Hot pepper Relish vegetable Relish EARLY AdvERtising dEAdLinE is FRidAY, sEptEmbER 2. 5 quarts mixed peppers, (with seeds removed) 6 cups sugar 1 quart vinegar 1 pint mustard 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup flour 1 1/2 cups water Grind peppers. Mix ground peppers with sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt in an 8 quart kettle and bring to a boil. Mix flour and water, and then add to pepper mixture. Boil for 5 minutes. Put into jars and cold pack to boiling point. Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler
{ AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS } Vol. 3 No. 10 August 24, 2011 Our next issue of Plain Country is September 14. Submission deadline is Monday, August 29. Please send the infor- mation to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062, or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933. EARLY ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. Recipe from The Grandmother Submitted by Jacquie Foote In 2009, I shared a recipe from the Grandmother of a friend of mine. Since then I’ve received more than a dozen requests to publish it again. So … here goes. My friend’s Grandmother (whom she always called “The Grandmother”) came from Europe when she was a young girl. She became a citizen here, married, raised a family and became known as a fine cook. In time, The Grandmother grew old and began considering which of her children should receive which of her treasures. Finally, The Grandmother sent her prized pickle recipe ... the one she called Crystal Chips ... to her youngest granddaughter. She knew her granddaughter was very unlikely ever to make pickles, so she simply asked her to see to it that the recipe did not die. At that same time Sweet Dill Pickles, our family’s favorite, became unavailable in grocery stores. So, after I received The Grandmother’s recipe from my friend, my mother-in-law and I decided how it could be altered so we could have our favorite pickle once again. The Grandmother’s pickle recipe continues, somewhat altered but greatly loved. And to make sure the recipe does not die, I am sharing it with you. To be true to The Grandmother, I have written it in the exact words she used. Please make and enjoy The Grandmother’s Crystal Chips. The recipe is on page 6 in this issue. The Grandmother’s Crystal Chips Preserving the Harvest Tomato Soy Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler 1 peck ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced 8 onions, sliced 1/2 cup salt 1 quart vinegar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon ginger 2 teaspoons mustard 1 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds brown sugar Mix tomatoes, onions and salt. Let stand overnight. Drain tomato and onion mixture. Rinse and drain again. Put tomato mixture in large kettle. Add rest of ingredients except for the brown sugar. Cook slowly for 2 hours. In the final half hour, add the 2 pounds of brown sugar. Put in jars and cold pack for 1/2 hour. Vegetable Relish Submitted by Rachel Miller 2 quarts pickling cucumbers 1 quart cabbage 4 green peppers, seeds removed 6 onions 3 green tomatoes 1 quart vinegar 2 1/2 pounds sugar 1 tablespoon mustard seed 1 teaspoons celery seed 1 teaspoon turmeric Grind all vegetables. Drain their juices off and put ground vegetables into canning jars. Bring other ingredients to a rolling boil. Pour over vegetables in jars Cold pack for 30 minutes. Hot Pepper Relish Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler 5 quarts mixed peppers, (with seeds removed) 6 cups sugar 1 quart vinegar 1 pint mustard 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup flour 1 1/2 cups water Grind peppers. Mix ground peppers with sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt in an 8 quart kettle and bring to a boil. Mix flour and water, and then add to pepper mixture. Boil for 5 minutes. Put into jars and cold pack to boiling point. Canned Cabbage Submitted by Rachel Miller Kosher Dill Mix 2 heads of cabbage, shredded 1 hot pepper for each jar you fill Mix Kosher Dill Mix according to directions. Fill sterile jars with shredded cabbage. Add I hot pepper to each jar. Add Kosher Mix. Cold pack to a good boil (5-10 min). Delicious with mashed potatoes or as a salad.
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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Vol. 3 No. 10 August 24, 2011
Our next issue of Plain Country is September 14. Submission deadline is Monday, August 29. Please send the infor-mation to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062, or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933.
EARLY AdvERtising dEAdLinE is FRidAY, sEptEmbER 2.
Recipe from the grandmotherSubmitted by Jacquie Foote
In 2009, I shared a recipe from the Grandmother of a friend of mine. Since then I’ve received more than a dozen requests to publish it again. So … here goes.
My friend’s Grandmother (whom she always called “The Grandmother”) came from Europe when she was a young girl. She became a citizen here, married, raised a family and became known as a fine cook.
In time, The Grandmother grew old and began considering which of her children should receive which of her treasures. Finally, The Grandmother sent her prized pickle recipe ... the one she called Crystal Chips ... to her youngest granddaughter. She knew her granddaughter was very unlikely ever to make pickles, so she simply asked her to see to it that the recipe did not die.
At that same time Sweet Dill Pickles, our family’s favorite, became unavailable in grocery stores. So, after I received The Grandmother’s recipe from my friend, my mother-in-law and I decided how it could be altered so we could have our favorite pickle once again.
The Grandmother’s pickle recipe continues, somewhat altered but greatly loved. And to make sure the recipe does not die, I am sharing it with you. To be true to The Grandmother, I have written it in the exact words she used.
Please make and enjoy The Grandmother’s Crystal Chips. The recipe is on page 6 in this issue.the grandmother’s Crystal Chips
Preserving the Harvest
tomato soySubmitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler1 peck ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced8 onions, sliced1/2 cup salt1 quart vinegar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon ginger2 teaspoons mustard1 teaspoon pepper2 pounds brown sugarMix tomatoes, onions and salt. Let stand overnight.Drain tomato and onion mixture. Rinse and drain again.Put tomato mixture in large kettle. Add rest of ingredients except for the brown sugar.Cook slowly for 2 hours.In the final half hour, add the 2 pounds of brown sugar.Put in jars and cold pack for 1/2 hour.
vegetable RelishSubmitted by Rachel Miller2 quarts pickling cucumbers1 quart cabbage4 green peppers, seeds removed6 onions3 green tomatoes1 quart vinegar2 1/2 pounds sugar1 tablespoon mustard seed1 teaspoons celery seed1 teaspoon turmericGrind all vegetables.Drain their juices off and put ground vegetables into canning jars.Bring other ingredients to a rolling boil. Pour over vegetables in jarsCold pack for 30 minutes.
Hot pepper RelishSubmitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler5 quarts mixed peppers, (with seeds removed)6 cups sugar1 quart vinegar1 pint mustard1 tablespoon salt1 cup flour1 1/2 cups waterGrind peppers.Mix ground peppers with sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt in an 8 quart kettle and bring to a boil.Mix flour and water, and then add to pepper mixture.Boil for 5 minutes.Put into jars and cold pack to boiling point.
Canned CabbageSubmitted by Rachel MillerKosher Dill Mix2 heads of cabbage, shredded1 hot pepper for each jar you fillMix Kosher Dill Mix according to directions.Fill sterile jars with shredded cabbage.Add I hot pepper to each jar.Add Kosher Mix.Cold pack to a good boil (5-10 min).Delicious with mashed potatoes or as a salad.
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In This Issue ...Birthdays ...........................................................02Bits and Pieces of Yesterday ..................... 03Bookmobile news .........................................08Books in Review .............................................08Children’s Immunization Clinics ...............02From Our Schools ..........................................03Greetings from Garrettsville ......................07Greetings from the Plain Community ....06Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ..........06Hello from Huntsburg ..................................07In Memory ....................................................... 02Katherine’s Korner .........................................04Lines by Linda .................................................05Mom’s Diary .....................................................05news from Windsor ..................................... 06nutrient Dense Gardening ....................... 04Obituaries ....................................................... 02Parkman Pathways ........................................07Plain Community Events .............................02Plain Fun ...........................................................09Recipes ..............................................................01Spotlight On Fisher Flooring .....................04Tell Me a Story ........................................... ... 02Wanted ..............................................................02
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benefit Fish Fry, live and silent auctionFriday, August 26Joe’s Window shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Carryouts at 3:30 p.m., dine in at 5 p.m.Auctions follow. Everyone welcome.
barbQ Chicken & Fries dinnerfor grapevine Creek schoolFriday, september 2mast metals(13828 Bundysburg Road)Carryouts at 4 p.m., dine in at 4:30 p.m.Chinese and live auctions follow.
blood drive – saturday, september 9Joe’s Window shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Please give if you can.
benefit Fish Fry–for Orchard Knob schoolseptember 9* at Reuben byler’s(9580 Route 534) Starts at 5 p.m.*note change in date.
barbQ Chicken, salad bar, dessert dinnerLive and silent Auctionsfor sawmill Lane schoolFriday, september 23Joe’s Window shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Carryouts at 3:30 p.m., dine in at 5 p.m.Auctions follow. Everyone welcome.
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Happy Birthday!!Aug. 25 Mrs. (John) Betty Weaver (55)Aug. 25 Mrs. (Mahlon) Ida Slabaugh (56)Aug. 25 Ella Miller (48)Aug. 26 John Mark Byler (10)Aug. 27 Harvey W. Byler Jr. (24)Aug. 27 Leroy Miller (23)Aug. 29 Mrs. Aden Rosanna Troyer (21)Aug. 29 Jonathon P. Miller (7)Aug. 29 Mrs. (John) Barb Mast (68)Aug. 29 Mrs. (John) Laura Byler (36)Aug. 30 David A. Miller (18)Aug. 30 David Allen S. Yoder (4)Aug. 30 Mary Ann E. Miller (22)Aug. 31 Emily Mullet (1)Sept. 1 Savilla DetweilerSept. 4 Amy Lyn Weaver (4)Sept. 4 Sam J. Yoder (35)Sept. 4 Elva Yoder (49)Sept. 5 Mrs. (Joe) Lome Miller (45)Sept. 5 Wilma E. Miller (8)Sept. 5 Marcia n. Miller (16)Sept. 6 Mary F. Weaver (40)Sept. 7 Kevin M. Miller Sept. 8 Jason P. Miller (15)Sept. 8 Raymond Miller (22)Sept. 8 Ida GingerichSept. 9 Sam A. Weaver (20)
Sept. 9 Dan E. Miller (17)Sept. 9 Betty Ann Weaver (2)Sept. 9 Mrs. (Wayne) Judy Miller (36)Sept. 9 Eli E. Byler Jr. (11)Sept. 10 Sarah J. Miller (12)Sept. 10 Andrew A. Weaver Jr. (7)Sept. 11 John Henry Hershberger (40)Sept. 11 Robert Allen Byler (27)Sept. 12 Lester E. Byler (19)
Belated Happy BirthdayAug. 4 Raymond L. Miller (19)Aug. 4 Rudy L. Miller (19)Aug 6 nancy Yutzy (32)Aug. 10 Mrs. (Marvin) Barb Miller (28)Aug. 14 Mrs. (Bill) Cindy Muller (37)Aug. 17 Billy Mullet Jr. (11)Aug 17 Susan Mullet (37)Aug 18 Cindy Troyer (16)
In MemoryGrandma Elizabeth MillerDied Sept. 27, 198480 years, 10 months and 17 days old
Tell Me A Storygeauga EarthquakeBy Barbara Ann Detweiler
Years ago, when I was around 19 years old, I was teaching at Shady Lane School.
We were having lessons when the whole schoolhouse started shaking. The floor felt like waves rippling from one end to the other. Instantly, I thought, “Earthquake!”
I told the students as calmly as I could, “Everyone go outside in single file.” The other classroom did the same. We two teachers looked at each other and it was either laugh or cry. So we laughed which lightened the atmosphere a bit for the students.
no one could concentrate on lessons the rest of the day, so, finally we just had extra recess.
When I got home that evening, I went to my room and found broken glass from things that had fallen off my furniture. Later, we found out that it definitely was an earthquake.
something to think OnBy Sarah Miller
Captain Arkwright, serving as a guide in the mountains of Switzerland, in ascending a steep mountain, fell and was buried in the snow and ice of a glacier. Search was made for the body at the time, but it was not found. Thirty years later, the glacier gave up the dead body. His money and watch were found in the Captain’s pockets, and everything seemed to be in the same condition as when he fell.
Thus it will be in the Day of Judgment. As we have lived our lives here, it will be disclosed there.
Please write in and tell some . . .-Canning tips and recipes-Benefits that will be held after August 24-Birthdays and anniversaries-Share anything from the past that you think others might be interested in reading about-‘Tell Us a Story’ – send in stories of the past, stories with morals, or Bible based stories. Stories you like to tell, or stories that have been told to you-Write to the editor with questions or comments you have. Please include your name (we will withhold your name from print, if you wish) We will print as many of these letters as space permits.Information for next edition must be received by August 29 to be included. Send to: Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 . Pho: 440-632-0782 or Fax: 440-636-9842
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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 CLINICSecond Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield.Third Wednesday, Sept 21 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield.Third Thursday, Sept. 15 from 3 – 6 p.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield.NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINICWednesday, Sept. 28 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, newbury.
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“Rainy weather at present. Husking corn is the order of the day.
Miss Emma Weaver and Katy Hershberger of Holmes County were visiting friends and relatives in this community
Daniel Yoder and wife, Manass E. Miller, and Mrs. Tobias Petershime of Holmes County arrived here last night for a few weeks visit with friends and relatives.
V. B. Gingerich and C. J. Kaufman are working in Shalersville, at the carpenter trade.
Two sports from Munson surrounded a liberal quantity of tanglefoot, and came down to Burton for a hunting last Tuesday; game being scarce, they thought it fine sport to shoot into a flock of turkeys belonging to Henry White. So, each proceeded to down a fine gobbler and were making off with the booty when they were intercepted by Mr. White. They were brought before squire Robinson that evening and settled the matter by paying Mr. White $7. 50 for damages.” (My, I wonder what the punishment would be today?)
Enoch byler diarySubmitted by Rachel Miller
“thursday, sept. 4, 1941: 68 degrees at 6:10 a.m., little windy. 78 at 9 a.m. Eli is picking peaches. Albert is working in the wheat ground. Baughman went home at 4:25 p.m. He was here for supper and overnight. Rained, a shower this p.m.“Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1941: 54 degrees at 6:30 a.m. Eli finished plowing for wheat this a.m. I dusted cabbage with lime and calcium at 1. Cool and shower, then sunshine all day.“Friday, Sept. 13, 1941: 50 degrees at 6 a.m., cloudy. 54 at 8:05. Roman and Eli are sewing slag on wheat ground. 58 degrees at 10:10 a.m. Pa is going with fertilizer man, Mr. Baughman, to Meadville to take treatment from Cook. 62 at 12:40 p.m. Sun shining part of the time. Bob Williams hauled the last load of slag this evening. He was here for supper.”
Highlights from 1957Submitted by Sarah Miller
“April – Very heavy floods in Texas after seven years of very dry weather.May – Severe forest fires in the new England states burned some houses and killed several people.May 16 – Another heavy rain in Texas. Also tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma killed around 20 people.May 21 – Heavy rains and floods in Oklahoma and Kansas doing lots of damage.May 25 – The paper is still full of tornado news, telling of many killed and over $100,000,000 in damage done in Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri.may 27 – More heavy rains and floods in Texas and Oklahoma doing lots of damage.June 25 – Tornados in Louisiana and Mississippi killed over 300 people with the floods and storms. July 3 – Earthquake reported in Iran, killing 200 with 1000 or more injured.July 25 – news report states heavy rains in Japan washed trains off tracks and cars off roads drowning many people.”
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Embracing imperfectionA Story by a Girl
When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then, and I clearly remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, a spicy chili sauce called sambal, and burned fried rice (hangit) in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed. Yet all my dad did was reach for his fried rice, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him added sambal and egg on that fried rice and eat every bite. When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the fried rice. And I’ll never forget what my dad said, “It’s okay, I love that fried rice more when it’s burned because it gets crispy and spicy.”
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night, and I asked him if he really liked his fried rice burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, “Let’s just say that your mom put in a hard day at work today and she’s real tired. Besides, a little burnt fried rice never hurt anyone.”
You know, life is full of imperfect things -and imperfect people. none of us are the best at everything. What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults, and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
We could extend this to any relationship, as understanding is the base of them all, be it a husband-wife, parent-child or a friendship.
Don’t put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket. Put it into your own. no one else can make you happy. Your happiness is a choice you make.
People will always forget what you do, and they will always forget what you say, but they will never, ever forget the way you make them feel.
Q. How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack!
Q. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?A. no time at all it is already built.
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Plain Country | August 24, 2011
spotlight On...Nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel Fisher
Daniel C. Fisher is proprietor of D & S Farm & Garden Supply LLC, 4738 Gates Road, Middlefield. Call his voice mail at 440-693-4632 for more information.
What’s in a soil test? When you send us a soil sample, you will find the results are not what you expected, nor what you have received in the past. First, all soil testing is done by Midwest Labs utilizing the Morgan extracting solution. Second, you will find several factors listed on the results that you might not be used to seeing. We suggest you do soil samples in September or October so we can still put soil amendments out in October-november for the following year’s crop.
We also like for you to fill out a data sheet for each sample. Remember the more you can tell us, the better we can tune in to what’s happening in your garden or on your farm. Information asked on the data sheet included: the previous year’s crop, next year’s intended crop, weed pressure, type and intensity, Fertilizer used this year, methods of application available to you, budget per garden or acre, drainage and irrigation, conventional, sustainable, or organic?
Until next time.
STOVE STORE located in 322 Claridon Barns13065 Mayfield Rd. Chardon
Was that your friend or mine who looked inside the cap of her pop bottle to see if she had won something? All it said was “Try again.” So she replaced the cap, unscrewed it and looked at it again. no luck … it still said the same thing.
So now my spring cleaning is running into my fall cleaning; will just keep on, just with a different name. For several weeks, we were putting all kinds of things out near the road, marked “free”. We’re glad somebody “needed” the stuff more than we did. There will be more.
Midst funerals and many who are sorrowing, wedding plans abound for those who are hoping to board the train of matrimonial bliss. Also, there’s a need to celebrate birthdays. For instance, my Aunt Mary S. Miller turns 90 and we want to make it a happy one for her. We’re hoping many of her friends can make it to her open house.
Gardens are sure producing an abundance of produce after a late spring start for most. We need to fill our jars with the abundance and to be prepared to enjoy it when the snow flies.
At the moment, it looks like there are 134 Amish widows in our area and 34 widowers. A long time ago, when someone turned 80 they were considered “old”. But not any more. The aforementioned who’ve lost their life partners range in age from 30 to 97.
The Wayne Detweiler kitchen, including cabinets and corners, has been attacked by a huge army of teeny red ants. They are so little they can get into the tiniest places. But, I thought, one good thing is that if you happen to eat some, surely they won’t crunch or have a taste. Here, at our house, the ants are black and slightly larger.
My cheap little poinsettia still has 3 red bracts. I usually wait to pitch it until all are gone. The green ones look nice and have multiplied. Soon twill be time to start training the green ones to become red.
Who has visited a business over 12 years old and just opened this past April?
You can, when you come to Fisher Flooring! It seems that Crist and Ruthann Fisher wanted to have a home based business and the owner of Windsor Flooring wanted to sell his business and move his family to Kentucky. Here was an opportunity for each family to help the other and themselves at the same time.
Crist, having worked for Fisher Builders since he was 16, was already familiar with flooring of all types. In addition, he knew and respected Windsor Flooring’s owner. So the deal was made and the business was moved, lock, stock and barrel to a sizable white building on their property on nauvoo Road in Middlefield. The Fishers found themselves fortunate enough to have acquired a business with a fine reputation for excellent materials and service. Crist and Ruthann are carefully upholding this valued reputation.
Turn in to the driveway by the bright, attractive sign advertising their business. You will find ample parking by a store that was once a shop where picnic tables were made and is now the showroom for their complete retail flooring store. Their business motto, “When it comes to floors, we’ve got you covered.” reflects the quick sense of humor you will find in the owners.
Inside you will find displays of the flooring available. There is linoleum by Armstrong and Congoleum and laminate by Armstrong and Quick Step in thickness from 7 millimeters to 12 millimeters. Marazzi tiles are there for you to view and touch as is vinyl flooring by Konecto. All the displays show the great variety of shades available from each of these companies
But, perhaps hardwood flooring is more your style, or maybe you need carpet or VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile). This store is for you.
In all, there are literally hundreds of samples on display to dream over. Take the VCT for example. This hard floor tile is so easy to maintain and so resistant to abrasive and impact damage that it‘s a favorite for commercial use. (And did I mention it is not expensive?) This tile comes in a variety of colors and, like many of the other non-wood floor coverings, can be made to look like wood, stone, terrazzo and concrete!
A very new type of flooring is the “Free Fit Floor”. These floor tiles come in 20 different colors and are installed without glue, nails or staples. If your floor is flat, these tiles can be installed over anything except grease and will not move. Like VCT, it
is a heavy tile and in demand for rec rooms and high traffic areas. All floor coverings come with manufacturer’s warrantees, from 5 years to life, depending on the product. Free Fit’s warrantee is typically Lifetime Residential and 15 years Commercial.
If you are not sure of the exact kind, color or style of floor covering you want,
there are brochures to take home so you can make your selection in the setting in which the flooring will be placed.
If you want something not in stock, Crist and Ruthann will be glad to order it for you. Tuesdays and Thursdays are delivery days and most orders are filled in a week or less. Occasionally the order must go to the factory; then it would take between one and two
weeks to arrive. Flooring can be delivered within a reasonable radius. (Out of state deliveries are not free, of course).
Flooring can be installed every day except Saturdays and Sundays. Crist handles this while Ruthann runs the business.
For the do-it-yourselfers among us, Fisher Flooring carries everything you will need to do the job right. There are special cleaners, including those for vinyls and ceramics, as well as glues and even a wide variety of colors of grout to choose from. If what you want is not in stock, they can get it for you in a week or less.
The nauvoo Road location makes Fisher flooring convenient for many. The fine reputation it has will reassure you of quality of materials and installation. Friendly determination to satisfy your flooring needs will make your experience at Fisher Flooring a relaxing experience. And, if you are very lucky, young Philip Fisher, the “official greeter” will have a cheery “Hi” for you.
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The dogs will be swimmingEVERYDAY at the fair.
Come and check us out in the wildlife area,
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Sunday, July 17: To church, then home to rest and read.
Phillip, Lori and Baby nathan came over for a few hours tonight. That made our day!
Monday, July 18: It was 94 degrees today and humid. I’m not worth a hoot in this weather! Hopefully twill rain soon and give us some relief.
Tuesday, July 19: We had a thunderstorm during the night and norma woke up scared numerous times. I got very little sleep and felt like crawling back into bed after I got up. But duties call, so I got busy and felt better after awhile.
There was a man and his wife visiting here from Germany. They were fascinated with our German books and the old script.
Wednesday, July 20: Tis very warm again.
Mom and niece nora Mae drove up for the evening.
Thursday, July 21: A few of us went blueberry picking this morning. It then got so warm it was 96 degrees in the shade. Tonight, the girls and I walked down to the covered bridge to wade in the water, but then, even the water was warm!
Friday, July 22: 96 degrees again, then, tonight we had a mild thunderstorm with some sprinkles and the humidity went way down. What fun to breathe and suck in that cool air!
Rose Edna and Laura were home the last two days! We got lots of work done.
Saturday, July 23: Rose and Laura went down to help Mom today. Rose scootered home then and Laura will stay a few days.
The rest of us did our duties, and then went swimming for a few hours.
Sunday, July 24: We spent all day at home and the children were bored stiff by tonight, so we went for a short walk.
Monday, July 25: It went way down to 84 degrees today!! Then, tonight it was in the 70s. I sure do appreciate it!
We’re putting on a new addition to the schoolhouse, a room for Special Ed students, so Wayne went out to help with that tonight.
Tuesday, July 26: Laura came home from Dad and Mom’s today.
It seems the little girls are getting into more spats recently. Is it the heat or is it just getting on my nerves more? Maybe it’s time for school to start!
Wednesday, July 27: A beautiful day, in the lower 80s. It was enjoyable to do my daily dozens.
Betty and norma played dolls all day, so there weren’t any
spats to break up!Thursday, July 28: Cool and rainy this
morn, but it turned humid this afternoon.I spent the day cutting dresses for all 5
girls.Friday, July 29: A usual busy day, then,
tonight we all went to Wayne’s parents. His sis Laura and Andy from Guernsey County were also there which was nice. We don’t see them very often.
Saturday, July 30: I was sitting with norma till she fell asleep last night and she told me this story:
Once there were four little girls. There was a hole in the backyard. One girl fell in. The second one looked down and got dizzy and fell in, another one looked down and fell in and then the last one did too. They yelled and finally their Dad came and put a ladder in for them to crawl out.
Sunday, July 31: To church, then home. Tim and Laura came over for a few hours. Twas an enjoyable evening.
Monday, Aug. 1: I found tiny ants crawling around in some of my cupboards. So, everything is being scrubbed and piled on the table, then we’ll fumigate the cupboards and scrub them before putting dishes back in.
Tuesday, Aug. 2: Still working on the cupboards! As if I didn’t have enough to do! I poured borax all around the house outdoors, so, hopefully, no more will come in.
Wednesday, Aug. 3: Andrew, Katherine and Betty went down to Dad and Mom’s to help out with different things.
I finished the cupboards, etc., but I didn’t quite dare to put everything back in place. I surely don’t want to do this again!
Thursday, Aug. 4: Wayne and I went to the wedding of Michael Mast and Miriam Detweiler. I visited with lots of long time friends. It got very hot by this afternoon.
Laura cleaned the living room very thoroughly, changing the furniture around, etc.
Friday, Aug. 5: Another warm day. I’m ready for some relief!
Laura scootered down to Mom’s to help her out.
We got word of the drowning of Albert Miller.
Lines by LindaBy Linda WeaverAugust 10, 2011…
This community is grieving over two recent deaths. One, the drowning of Albert Mast, 19, son of Jonas and Carol. His funeral was Monday, Aug. 8. And, two, the death of Mrs. Ervin (Sadie) Miller, 88, who suffered a stroke last week and passed away August 9. Our sympathies and prayers are with the families.
This morning’s temperature was much cooler, making for pleasant sleeping last night. We’re enjoying our garden goodies. Our first tomato was enjoyed last Monday. I canned some blackberry pie filling from our own plants yesterday.
Mrs. John (Mary) Slabaugh had her back surgery last week and had good results. We are so happy for her.
John is in his third week of chemo and radiation and is still feeling OK. He is a little more tired, maybe. They are enjoying mail and lots of visitors. John’s mother, Amanda and Chris Coblentz from Milroy, Ind. were visitors there Sunday eve along with the rest of John’s siblings. The above Sadie is Amanda’s sister, so they will be in the area till after the funeral.
Going to Colorado and points west are Marvin Detweilers, Urie Jr. Bylers and Roman Jr. Troyers. They all left Monday and plan to be gone two weeks.
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Oh, those Lazy Crazy Hazy Days of Summer! I think that is the best way to describe the last few weeks. I hope I can remind myself of that when the weather turns cold.
This is Tuesday, August 9 and high time to write my letter. The community was shocked when word came of the drowning of Albert J. Miller on Friday evening, August 5. Albert was born Oct. 21, 1991. He was the son of Jonas J. Miller Jr. and wife Carol. Grandparents are Jonas and Susie and Albert and Sara Miller. Understand the boys stopped at noah J. Miller’s after work to go swimming. Funeral for Albert was held at his parents’ home. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery on newcomb Road. The funeral was Monday, August 8.
Wife nancy’s Mom, Albert Katie, was taken to Geauga Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 13, in the morning with a partial bowel obstruction. After a CAT scan, it seems to have cleared up itself, which we are thankful for. Additional X-rays were taken on Monday and she was released to come home Monday afternoon.
Saturday evening, Katie’s brother, noah Mast, was taken by ambulance to Geauga Hospital with a mini-stroke. noah underwent tests on Monday, and on Tuesday, he was to have his carotid artery cleaned out. We hope all is well with noah.
Ada, Mrs. Melvin E. Miller spent most of a week in Geauga and University also with mini-strokes. After making sure her heart is OK, they sent her home with coumadin.
Sadie, Mrs. Ervin J. Miller was flown to University Hospital from Geauga with a serious stroke. She was later released to go home to be more comfortable. She had both good and bad days. Then, word came Sadie passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9. Her funeral was on Friday, Aug. 12.
Let’s keep our sick and sorrowing in our thoughts and prayers.
I just finished an interesting book by Duane and Cindy Mullet. It is called ”Big Mountain, Bigger God”. Their two children, Austin and Alisha both underwent heart transplants, Austin at 8 months old and Alisha at 3 months old. At the age of 16, Austin’s transplanted heart went bad of coronary artery disease. Austin underwent his second transplant and, after some complications, he passed away 8 months later. Austin had contracted the CVM virus that came with the heart. It is a very gripping and interesting story.
Leaving for a twelve day trip on August 8 were Marvin Detweilers, Urie Byler, Jrs. and Roman Troyer Jrs. They expect to visit at Westcliff and Monta Vista, Colo. and also to take in the Grand Canyon. We wish them a safe trip.
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nice breeze. Great weather to make the corn and garden things grow. Many fresh vegetables on the menu, plus fresh peaches, my favorite!
Again our prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Jonas Jr. and Carol Miller in the passing of their 19 year old son from a drowning. This happened on Friday evening, August 5. The funeral is to be on Monday, August 8. He leaves a 17 year old brother at home and three brothers and three sisters married.
Our thoughts go to the Ervin J. Miller family since Mrs. Miller had a massive stroke. She was being cared for at home.
John Henry Slabaugh of Georgia Road is taking chemo treatments for his cancer. We wish him, better days ahead.
Mrs. Bill R. Byler came home from Jasper, n.Y. on Saturday, August 6. She had stayed at her son Andy’s since the last funeral on Friday, July 29. This was for Mrs. Melvin Hershberger and was one week after her husband’s funeral. They left 12 children orphans, ages 18 years down to 10 months.
There is still one young mother, 31 years old, in critical condition from that awful accident.August 9, 2011 …
We received word that Mrs. Ervin J. Miller passed away this morning. The family has our sincere sympathy. Their daughters Mrs. Enos Kauffman and Mr. and Mrs. Jonas and Ella Byler came down from Jasper, n.Y. so they got to spend a few days with their mother.
Jonas and Ella are the parents of Elva, who along with her husband Melvin Hershberger died in that tragic accident in new York.
On Saturday, August 6, Amanda (Slabaugh) Coblentz had a family auction, selling what she didn’t want to move to
Milroy, Ind. She and her new husband had planned to head back to
Indiana after the auction but decided to stay longer, as her sisiter, Mr. Ervin Miller was very sick from her stroke.
Have a good week and enjoy these cooler days.
News from WindsorBy Barbara Ann Detweiler
`A son, Aden, was born to Chester and Lydia Detweiler. Grandparents are Monroe Detweilers and Joe Millers.
A daughter, Sara Lynn, was born to Bill and Rosemary Miller. Grandparents are Mrs. Odos Miller and Ervin Millers.
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“25 cucumbers dill sizeWash and put in salt water to support an egg.Let stand 2 weeks. Then slice thin, wash and put in fresh water to cover. Add alum the size of a walnut or 1 tablespoon powdered alum to a gallon.Let stand over night.Drain and wash. Then add hot syrup. 2 quarts sugar, 1 quart vinegar, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, 2 sticks cinnamon.Pour over pickles 3 mornings. Reheat each time.The fourth morning, heat and can.
But you have to put the pickles in a crock, not in a tin pan or granite as the salt eats through. Also, don’t use that fine salt. I get the course kind. Remember, it takes time if you want to make them good.”
sweet dill Chips(The Grandmother’s recipe altered)1/2 bushel pickling cucumbers (be sure they are fresh)4 quarts white vinegar8 quarts sugar2 tablespoons alum4 teaspoons whole cloves4 tablespoons dill seed8 cinnamon sticksPickling saltWash cucumbers carefully and place in a pickling crock.Make salt water to float an egg and pour over the cucumbers so they are completely covered. Cover the crock and leave in place for 2 weeks.After two weeks, remove pickles from crock, discarding any which show any signs of mold or are soft.Slice pickles. Wash in a running water bath 8 times to remove all taste of salt.Place slices in a large pot, combine water and alum in the ratio of 2 tablespoons of alum to 1 gallon of water and pour over pickles. Cover and leave for 24 hours.Drain away the alum water and wash the pickles in a running water bath 8 times until all trace of the taste of alum is removed. Return pickles to pot.Make syrup, combining and heating to a boil the vinegar, sugar, cloves, dill seed, and cinnamon sticks. Pour boiling syrup over the pickles and let stand for 3 - 5 days heating and pouring the syrup each day.After at least 3 days, can pickles in a boiling water bath for 40 minutes. Be sure to remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves before canning, as they will discolor the pickles.These pickles are best if eaten within a year of the canning. After that they begin to lose crispness. They can be ground up for relish after that time.
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victim of that horrific crash in new York one week ago. now my cousin’s 12 children are left without their parents, Melvin and Elva Hershberger. The oldest child is 18 or so.
Friday, July 29: I didn’t have to cook today as my client’s daughter brought a birthday lunch for her and then another daughter brought birthday supper. My client is 86.
Saturday, July 30: A nice day at home and an evening out with friends, but we were home by 7:30.
Sunday, July 31: A quiet day to catch up on sleep, read, and be with family.
Monday, Aug. 1: I was at one job today, then switched over to another tonight for the rest of the week.
Tuesday, Aug. 2: We cleaned the garage today, among other duties, while my client supervised from her wheelchair.
Friday, Aug. 5: I came home this morning, went for a treatment, and then slept a little.
Tonight a group of us enjoyed supper at Esther Miller’s for Jacob’s birthday. When the van came to take us home, the driver had just received a call about the drowning of Albert Miller.
Have a blessed month.
Friday, July 22: Today, two busloads plus vans traveled to upstate new York and attended the triple funerals of relatives killed in a terrible wreck.
Saturday, July 23: Today is the funeral of two more victims of the Tuesday crash.
I worked 12 hours and look forward to resting on my own bed.
Sunday, July 24: We attended church at Eli Kurtzs’, then, in the afternoon, I met with two friends I used to baby-sit. They now live in California and north Carolina.
In the evening, my niece from Texas came to visit and the day was finished off with a grilled chicken supper and quiet visiting under the shade trees.
Monday, July 25: A blessed rain shower cooled us off this morning. I went to a 24 hour shift, but was able to sleep part of the time.
Tuesday, July 26: It is refreshing to have the day off to catch up laundry and flowerbeds, and get a back treatment.
In the evening, our singing group enjoyed to be at the home of Albert and nancy Mast and her mother, Mrs. Mahlon Yoder, who lives with them. We also received the sad news of the passing of the sixth
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Here it is, Monday, August 8, after supper, three more days of the dog days. I always am glad when the dog days are over. Give me October year round!
Becky Bender had knee replacement in Geauga Hospital. She is home now and is doing OK. Mrs. Ervin Miller (Sadie) had a stroke of some kind, is at home and a real sick woman.
They put an addition on the schoolhouse. Just like that, my mind went blank.We have the third floor on at the Steele Mansion. The trusses are ordered. Sure am
glad when the roof will be on. Last week a woman stopped in. Said she is a third great granddaughter of George Steele. Said she has some pictures of he mansion when a wedding was held there.
Oats are on stock, waiting for the thrashing machine. I remember them days. In our ring were Eli Byler, Adam Byler, Sam Kauffman, Joe Yoder, Dan Wengerd, Dan Miller and Dad. The meals we got at noon!!! no wonder I am on the heavy side.
My mind goes back to when Melvin Wengerds lived on the Akron Farm at the bottom of Durkee Hill. We would go blackberry picking. We would fill our pails, and then we would go to the river. A lot of the time we had cousins who helped us so we would get done sooner and head for the river sooner. now that farm is all grown up in brush. We can’t see that there was ever any building there. That nice farm! (But one thing it had was a lot of rats. And ask noah about that willow tree!) Bill Fisher was watchman for the East Branch. He would come around with his truck and chase the fishermen out. I wonder what ever happened to him. now, I don’t fish any more, but I like to eat them.
I saw in the Connection where two women went to a wedding twelve miles away and when they came home, the man of the house said, “This is not our horse.” He got hold of a truck, went back and changed horses.
August 11, 2011 Today was warm again. It went up to 90 degrees, but the humidity wasn’t bad.I picked off pickles again today, after I did my laundry. I want to can dill pickles tomorrow.
I already did my Bread and Butter pickles. The tomatoes are ready now, too and so good. I want to get some peaches; we haven’t had any yet.
Yesterday, we were to the wedding at Joe J. S. Bylers of Martha and Melvin, son of Albert Detweilers (sister Sarah’s boy). They had a big wedding and good food. It was a little warm, but there was also a breeze.
Two weeks ago, I went with a busload of relatives to sad funerals of victims of the tragic accident in new York. They had funerals for three that day. Mrs. Andy (Anna Mary) Byler was my first cousin. Andy was still in the hospital, so he couldn’t be at the funeral. There were also the funerals of Melvin Hershberger Jr. and Melvin Hostetler. Both of these men had wives who were still in the hospital. Melvin Elva passed away and her funeral was almost a week after his. It was so sad.
We often think of our parents, as both of ours have been gone quite a while. For the last two or more years before Ivan’s mother passed away, we children would take turns staying overnight and the next day with her. When it was our turn, Ivan would drive me over and stay for the evening himself. Our youngest daughter, Sadie, use to like to go along. She would “auctioneer” Grandma’s wheelchair, cane, etc. Grandma enjoyed that. She was no problem to take care of.
Our sweet corn is in tassel, and I hope we can get all the coons and ground hogs so they don’t get it all. I sure would like to have some too.
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The summer reading program has officially ended and prizes have been handed out. We had our biggest year ever with over 600 children getting a prize bag.
The grand prizes for the adult contest were drawn as well and the prizewinners are as follows:
3rd prize soaps and candles basket went to Friday’s patron Kathleen Strain.
2nd prize picnic basket went to Laura S. Miller who visits the bookmobile on Wednesdays at Hobart Road
1st place baking basket went to Anna Marie Burkholder from our Saturday Burton Windsor Road stop.
Congratulations to our participants and to the Bookmobile Friends Group who provided the prizes for this summer program.
Speaking of the Bookmobile Friends Group, they have been very busy getting ready for the big five day book sale at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. They have organized thousands of donated books and the book barn is filled to capacity with something for everyone. The sale is held during regular fair hours so, if you can, please stop by for some really good deals. Hardbacks are one dollar and paperbacks are fifty cents each. This year we have an
especially large number of children’s books for sale. The monies they earn at this once a year event allows the bookmobile to purchase the wonderful prizes for summer reading, stickers the children get when they visit the bus and programs such as the Birds of Prey presented to select Amish Schools.
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“When School Bells Call” written and illustrated by Elva Hurst was published by Silver Line Publishing, Lititz, Pa., copyright 2008. It is book 2 in the Farm Life Series which tells of farm life in the 1970s and 80s.
It is amazing how much farming, schools and life in general have changed in the 30 or so years that have passed since Elva’s school days. “Consolidation” gained force beginning in the 50s and wiped away the many one or two room schoolhouses that most, if not nearly all, children not living in towns and cities attended. Elva’s story takes place before “The Middle Creek School” was consolidated. Twenty-five children, Amish and Yankee, attended this little school under the capable direction of someone they simply called, “Teacher”. The school day began with The Lord’s Prayer which was said by all. The teacher worked with each grade level and capable older students helped younger ones with skills they found difficult. Sometimes school
was really fun such as when the children secretly organized a “food roll” for the teacher. (Food Rolls helped supply the often poorly paid teacher with food for the winter.) The name of this event comes from the fact that children secretly brought food to school and, at a predetermined signal, sent their food gifts rolling down the aisle to the teacher. This and helping the teacher clean the schoolhouse stood out in Elva’s memory as happy times. Otherwise school was not high on Elva’s Wonderful List. In fact she played hooky on occasion.
Elva’s life on the family farm was happy and God centered. Her Mom and Dad were ready with love and counseling to help her find her way.
In all, this little book is an interesting look into a past not so long ago but interestingly different. Reading level is fifth grade and up, but younger people will love having this short book read to them!
In MemoriamSadie J. Miller (nee Miller), 87, of
Middlefield, entered eternal rest peacefully Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 8, 1923 to the late John J. and Emma (Burkholder) Miller. Sadie married Ervin J. Miller on nov. 27, 1947.
She was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Sadie enjoyed quilting, visiting the elderly around the community and spending time with her family.
Sadie will be missed by: her loving husband; children, Ella (Jonas) Byler of Woodhull, n.Y., Esther (Enos) Kauffman of Jasper, n.Y., Elizabeth Miller, Melvin (nancy) Miller, Martha (Philip) Miller, Mervin (Betty) Miller, Ervin (Barbara Jane) Miller, John (Ruth) Miller, Alma (Danny Ray) Miller, Andy (Irma) Miller all of Middlefield, Mary (Andrew) Yoder of Burton, Alta (Sam) Farmwald of Munfordville, Ky., Joe (Esther) Miller of Orwell, Sadie (Marvin) Miller of Hiram; three brothers; eight sisters, 67 grandchildren; 111 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded by: her parents; daughter, Elva; two brothers; one sister; and four grandchildren.
Sadie’s final resting place is in Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
Joseph D. Kurtz, 77, of Mesopotamia, entered eternal rest Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, 2011 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born Jan. 31, 1934 to the late Dan and Sarah (Miller) Kurtz. Joseph married Malinda Miller on June 14, 1962.
He was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He retired from working at a Pallet Shop and enjoyed working on John Deere tractors.
Joseph will be missed by: his loving wife; children, David (Pauline) Kurtz of Bristol, Joseph Jr. (Elizabeth) Kurtz, Daniel Kurtz, Mary (Dan) Troyer all of Mesopotamia, Robert (Erma) Kurtz of West Farmington, John (Alta) Kurtz, Alma (Albert) Miller, Laura (John) Detweiler, Marvin (Kathy) Kurtz all of Middlefield, Linda (Mahlon Jr.) Byler of Orwell; 60 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother; one sister, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded by: his parents; father-in-law, Elmer Miller; mother-in-law, Mary Miller; four brothers, and three sisters.
Joseph’s final resting place will be in Wilcox Rd Cemetery in Mesopotamia. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
Albert J. Miller, 19, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2011 due to drowning. He was born Oct. 21, 1991 to Jonas J. Miller Jr. and Carol Ann (Miller) Miller.
He was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He worked as a carpenter and loved horses.
Albert will be sadly missed by: his loving parents; paternal grandparents, Jonas J. Miller and Susie (Miller) Miller of Middlefield; maternal grandparents, Albert H. Miller and Sara (Yoder) Miller of Middlefield; siblings, Marvin Alan (Wilma) Miller of Orwell, Jonas Jr. III (nancy) Miller, Katie Mae (Andrew) Mast, Aden Ray (Bertha) Miller all of West Farmington, Barbara Ann (Raymond) Miller, Betty Ann (Jacob) Miller, David Miller all of Middlefield; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Albert’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
sara Jane byler (nee Weaver), 25, of Mesopotamia, entered eternal rest Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 26, 1986 to Marvin H. and Barbara Jane (Miller) Weaver. Sara married Paul M. Byler on July 26, 1997.
She was a lifelong resident of the Middlefield area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Sara enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of other children.
Sara will be sadly missed by: her loving husband; parents; paternal grandparents, Harvey B. and Susan (Byler) Weaver; maternal grandparents, Albert H. and Sara (Yoder) Miller; children, Paul Byler Jr. and Joanna Byler; five brothers; two sisters; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by four cousins.
Sara’s final resting place will be in Clover Hill Cemetery in Orwell. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
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This issue’s contest is to add to the drawing and color the picture to the right. (Is the fisherman and his boat on a lake? Can you see the shore? What’s on the shore? Is there something in the water? Draw the details needed to complete the picture and color it.) You may use color pencils or crayons.
The categories are ages 5 – 7, 8 – 10, and 11 and up. There will be 2 winners in each category. The prize will be a large box of crayons.
To enter, fill in your name, age and address on the lines below the picture. Send your entry to Plain Country Coloring Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062 to arrive by Aug. 31.
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While I sat in the reception area of my doctor’s office, a woman rolled an elderly man in a wheelchair into the room. As she went to the receptionist’s desk, the man sat there, alone and silent. Just as I was thinking I should make small talk
with him, a little boy slipped off his mother’s lap and walked over to the wheelchair. Placing his hand on the man’s, he said, “I know how you feel. My mom makes me ride in the stroller too.”
