Our next issue of Plain Country is Oct. 5. Submission deadline is Monday, Sep. 19. Advertising deadline is Sep. 26. Please send the information to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062, or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933. {AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 3 No. 11 September 14, 2011 Canning Tips from Your Neighbors Food preparation tips Do not thicken with starches or flour, or add rice, barley or pasta to canned products – With the exception of Clear-Jel, things that thicken will absorb liquid during processing and slow the way in which the food heats. Under-processing (and unsafe food) could result. Add acid (lemon juice, vinegar or citric acid) to tomato products when directed in the recipe. Modern tomato varieties are lower in acid content than the older varieties and must have acid added. Lemon juice will add a sharp taste to canned tomatoes; citric acid will change the flavor less and vinegar is part of many recipes anyway. If necessary, you can always balance the tart taste by adding sugar. Don’t add more seasonings or spices than the recipe calls for – these items are often high in bacteria and excess spices can make a canned item unsafe. Avoid adding butter and fats to the foods you are canning. Butters and fats do not store well, they may also slow the rate of heat transfer, and result in an unsafe food. To prevent darkening of peeled or cut fruits (such as peaches, apples, nectarines) – you may use a commercial ascorbic acid mixture like “Fruit-Fresh”, or you can put the cut fruit in a solution of 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid (vitamin C, available in a powdered form from the drug store) and 1 gallon water (drain before canning). Home canning is on the rise across the nation, with industry data claiming a 35 percent increase in home canning supplies over the past three years. Many home canners say they are canning the produce from their own gardens to help save money on food costs, to have more control over the source of their food and to preserve the fresh tastes of the foods they can. Since it is probable that at least some of those canning are new to the process, here are a few tips gathered from your Amish neighbors to help you be successful. Canning tips Jars can be reused, but they should be checked for cracks and chips. Jars should be clean and hot. The flat lids can be used only once, (the screw bands can be reused as long as they are in good condition.). Check jars for seals within 24 hours of canning. Once the lid is on the jar, tighten the screw cap only until resistance is felt. Overtightening may cause seal failure. When all the jars are filled and are ready for processing, lower the jars into the boiling water canner making sure the jars are completely submerged with at least 1 inch of water over the top. Place the lid on the canner and bring back to a boil. When the water returns to a boil, start counting the processing time according to the recipe. When the processing time is up, remove the jars from the water and place on a dishtowel to cool for 24 hours. While cooling, you’ll hear the pop of the lids being pulled down. That sound is the sound of a good seal. If the sealing cap isn’t pulled down, the jar needs to be reprocessed within 24 hours. If a second processing doesn’t give you a good seal, refrigerate and use first.
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Our next issue of Plain Country is Oct. 5. Submission deadline is Monday, Sep. 19. Advertising deadline is Sep. 26. Please send the information to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062,
or call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-834-8933.
{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Vol. 3 No. 11 September 14, 2011
Canning Tips from Your Neighbors
Food preparation tipsDo not thicken with starches or flour, or add rice, barley or pasta to canned products – With the exception of Clear-Jel, things that thicken will absorb liquid during processing and slow the way in which the food heats. Under-processing (and unsafe food) could result.
Add acid (lemon juice, vinegar or citric acid) to tomato products when directed in the recipe. Modern tomato varieties are lower in acid content than the older varieties and must have acid added. Lemon juice will add a sharp taste to canned tomatoes; citric acid will change the flavor less and vinegar is part of many recipes anyway. If necessary, you can always balance the tart taste by adding sugar.
Don’t add more seasonings or spices than the recipe calls for – these items are often high in bacteria and excess spices can make a canned item unsafe.
Avoid adding butter and fats to the foods you are canning. Butters and fats do not store well, they may also slow the rate of heat transfer, and result in an unsafe food.
To prevent darkening of peeled or cut fruits (such as peaches, apples, nectarines) – you may use a commercial ascorbic acid mixture like “Fruit-Fresh”, or you can put the cut fruit in a solution of 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid (vitamin C, available in a powdered form from the drug store) and 1 gallon water (drain before canning).
Home canning is on the rise across the nation, with industry data claiming a 35 percent increase in home canning supplies over the past three years.
Many home canners say they are canning the produce from their own gardens to help save money on food costs, to have more control over the source of their food and to preserve the fresh tastes of the foods they can.
Since it is probable that at least some of those canning are new to the process, here are a few tips gathered from your Amish neighbors to help you be successful.
Canning tipsJars can be reused, but they should be checked for cracks and chips. Jars should be clean and hot.
The flat lids can be used only once, (the screw bands can be reused as long as they are in good condition.). Check jars for seals within 24 hours of canning.
Once the lid is on the jar, tighten the screw cap only until resistance is felt. Overtightening may cause seal failure.
When all the jars are filled and are ready for processing, lower the jars into the boiling water canner making sure the jars are completely submerged with at least 1 inch of water over the top. Place the lid on the canner and bring back to a boil. When the water returns to a boil, start counting the processing time according to the recipe.
When the processing time is up, remove the jars from the water and place on a dishtowel to cool for 24 hours. While cooling, you’ll hear the pop of the lids being pulled down. That sound is the sound of a good seal. If the sealing cap isn’t pulled down, the jar needs to be reprocessed within 24 hours. If a second processing doesn’t give you a good seal, refrigerate and use first.
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In This Issue ...Birthdays ...........................................................02Bits and Pieces of Yesterday ..................... 08Bookmobile news .........................................08Books in Review .............................................08Children’s Immunization Clinics ...............02From Our Schools ..........................................02Greetings from Garrettsville ......................07Greetings from the Plain Community ....06Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ..........06Hello from Huntsburg ..................................06In Memory ....................................................... 02Katherine’s Korner .........................................04Lines by Linda .................................................06Mom’s Diary .....................................................05news from Windsor ..................................... 08Parkman Pathways ........................................07Plain Community events .............................02Plain Fun ...........................................................09Recipes ..............................................................03Spotlight On M & W Coleman and Variety Store ...................................................04Understanding Horses ............................... 07Wanted ..............................................................02
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Happy Birthday!!Sept. 15 Barbara Ann Bender (16)Sept. 15 Sylvia e. Miller (3)Sept. 15 Amanda C. Byler (16)Sept. 16 Kathy S. Yoder (12)Sept. 16 Steven Weaver (8)Sept. 18 Betty A. Weaver (50)Sept. 18 Marcus Schmucker (1)Sept. 18 Freemon J. Miller (25)Sept. 19 Mrs. Rebecca Hershberger (23)Sept. 19 Maria A. DetweilerSept. 20 Danny Ray Miller (44)Sept. 21 esther BontragerSept. 21 Mrs. Susan Hershberger (30)Sept. 21 Mrs. Viola Miller (twin) (35)Sept. 21 Mrs. Verna Byler (twin) (35)Sept. 21 Linda Frey (33)Sept. 22 Cindy D. Miller (11)Sept. 22 Arlene M. Miller (12)Sept. 23 Mrs. (Owen) elizabeth Byler (24)Sept. 24 Mrs. Martha Hershberger (43)Sept 24 John H. Miller (56)Sept. 25 John Paul Yutzy (8)Sept. 25 Barbara M. BylerSept. 26 Mrs. (Andy) Barbara Miller (59)Sept. 27 Melvin W. Miller (9)Sept. 27 emma J. Byler Sept. 27 Bonnie WardSept. 27 Kathryn WeaverSept. 27 Ivan C. Miller (6)
Sept. 27 emma Sue Yutzy (10)Sept. 27 Mrs. (Freeman) edna Mae Mullet (30)Sept. 28 Mrs. (Bill) Betsy Miller (46)Sept. 29 Cristy D. Schlabach (15)Sept. 30 Owen W. Miller (20)Sept. 30 Irene e. Byler (21)Sept. 30 Aden R. Miller (14)Oct. 1 Mrs. (Abner) Mary Miller (56)Oct. 2 James Lee Kurtz (13)Oct. 3 Wilma C. Miller (3)
Belated Happy BirthdayAug. 28 Willard J. Miller (20)Sept. 1 Martin H. Miller (73)Sept. 4 Alan C. Mullet (34)Sept. 5 Paul Yoder (24)Sept. 7 Karen M. Miller (1)Sept. 11 Amy S. Byler (1)Sept. 11 Mrs. (Aden) Liz Miller (25)
In MemoryLucy D. MillerBorn Dec. 8, 1994Died Sept. 1, 20027 years, 8 months, 24 days old
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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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Windsor Mills School opened its doors to a new term on September 6, the day after Labor Day. Teachers are: Wilma Wengerd – grades 1, 2, 3, and 5 norma Wengerd – grades 4, 6, 7, and 8 Laura Detweiler – Special ed. Betty Wengerd – Helper
Benefit Bar-B-Q chicken Dinner, live and silent auctionFor Sawmill Lane SchoolFriday, September 23Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Carryouts start at 3:30 p.m., dine in at 5 p. m.Auctions follow.everyone welcome.
Health, Safety and Fun NightThursday, September 29Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Hot dogs, Grilled Hamburgers and Ice Cream served starting at 5:00 p.m.Washer Board, Games and Prizes for the children.Farming and other Safety PresentationsArthritis Foundation PresentationUnited Way 2-1-1 Informationeveryone invited to come for a fun night.
Book SigningThursday, September 29 3:00 – 6:00 Friday, September 30 2:00 – 5:00Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Meet local author Sandy McDermott. *(*See review of her book, McKenzie’s Jericho, on page 8.)
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4 quarts tomato juice1 cup butter, soft2 cups flour1/2 cup sugar8 teaspoons saltPepper and paprika to taste
Heat tomato juice; do not let it boil.Mix butter, flour, sugar and salt.Add a little hot juice to mixture until smooth.Add to juice and also add rest of ingredients.Cold pack for 30 minutes in sterile jars.Add milk when heating for soup.Delicious for lasagna or chili.
Mom’s Green Tomato MincemeatSubmitted by Rachel Miller
1 peck green tomatoes5 pounds brown sugar2 cups chopped raisins2 teaspoons cloves2 teaspoons allspice2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons cinnamon1 cup vinegar6 large apples, chopped
Chop tomatoes; drain off juice. Add as much water as juice drained off.Add sugar and raisins.Cook slowly until tomatoes are tender.Add spices and vinegar.Boil for 45 minutes.Add 6 chopped apples. Continue boiling.When apples are soft, put mixture in jars and seal.Boil in hot water bath for 10 minutes.(Hint: I use a food grinder to chop tomatoes, apples and raisins.)
Sweet DillSubmitted by Rachel Miller
Use fresh, firm pickles, washed, peeled and cut into strips or slices.Pour boiling water over them just to cover. DO nOT BOIL.Let them stand 4 hours, then drain and pack them in jars with a head of dill in t he bottom of each jar.
Make a solution of:3 3/4 cups vinegar6 cups sugar3 tablespoons salt4 1/2 teaspoons celery seed3/4 teaspoons mustard seed4 1/2 teaspoons turmeric1/4 teaspoon alumBring solution to a boil. Pour over pickles in the jars. Put another head of dill on top.
Cold pack 5 minutes.
Pizza SauceSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler
2 1/2 gallons tomato juice8 – 10 onions, chopped4 green peppers, chopped1tablespoon basil2 tablespoons oregano2 tablespoons red pepper3 tablespoons pizza seasoning1 cup sugar1/2 cup salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 gallon tomato paste
Cook onions and peppers in tomato juice for 1 hour.Put through strainer and return to kettle.Add all seasonings plus 1/2 of the tomato paste.Cook for 1 hour, then add the other half of the tomato paste. Mix well.Put into jars.Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.This recipe makes 25 pints.
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I’ve heard it so many times; don’t do it! But a fact is a fact, 101 days to Christmas! And the frost didn’t transpire on August 27, thankfully, but we had as low as 46 degrees already one morning. Weather is perfect for canning, for weddings
and for horse auctions.now schools have started again; it
seems like the kindergarteners get smaller every year. Twenty years ago, in 1991, was my first year to help at Mespo School. now I was helper at a wedding of one of the students of that year in kindergarten! Cristina Byler wed Joel D. Hostetler on September 1.
Oh, groan! The cool nights make us aware of soon-to-be fires a-burnin’ in the heating stoves and fireplaces. And we all know most of the stoves, stovepipes and chimneys will not be ready fro the first cold snap. I heard some stove (and parts) store operators barely have time for lunch on the days when folks just HAVe to have their stoves set up. I should work there, ‘twould be good for my diet.
Leaving town in the early hours can be pretty nerve wracking. even if you have a good driver like we did. “We” backed out of a driveway kind of fast and scraped the bushes, lost a mirror and scared me frightfully. next, we spotted a straw hat in the middle of the road; didn’t stop to pick it up because it was holey. Before our driver (Jaye Burg) finished uttering the thought aloud about something else in the ditch,
M & W Coleman& Variety Store
William J. S. and Martha Miller, owners
Specializing in:Coleman, H.C. and
Lancaster Lanterns sales,parts and repair
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440-548-5486Open M, T, W & F 8:30-5:00Open Saturday 8:30-4:00
Closed on Sunday andThursday
By Jacquie Foote
It seems that 18 years ago Martha Miller told her husband, William, that she wanted something for their girls to do. William thought, “home business”, and the M & W was born.
They started out as a bulk foods store, but William and Martha listened to their customers, went to merchandising shows and, little by little, added the items their customers requested, becoming a good old fashion neighborhood store.
You will see their sign at the edge of their driveway on Madison road (AKA Route 528). At the right side of the end of driveway is a neat white store that looks deceptively small. When you enter the building and begin exploring it, you feel that it is somehow triple the size you thought it was. But, more of that later.
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The store’s name, M & W Coleman and Variety Store, tells you of the unique feature of this business. Few other places have the wide variety of Coleman products … lanterns, heaters, camp stoves and replacement parts for them. . . that you find here. William will fix your Coleman appliance be it propane, white gas or battery. In addition, he sells and services other brands of gas lamps and irons (both white gas and butane).
The neat, well laid out shelves also contain food items such as maple syrup, powdered cheddar cheese, pastry fillings in many flavors, candy in great variety, munchies and some baking and candy making supplies. Oh yes, and there are bulk foods.
Is popcorn your delight? Here, at M & W Coleman and Variety Store, you will find not only corn to pop but also a nice variety of popcorn seasonings you can try.
For the home are light bulbs (both LeD and fluorescent), Vortex blenders, coffee and tea presses, large kettles, smaller kitchen utensils such as egg beaters and spatulas, and wall clocks, thermometers and decorations.
Fans are featured near the front of the store these days. You will find small hand held fans up to 14 inch floor fans, all battery operated.
And lamps!!! All battery operated! From a small hand held lamp … to a desk lamp … to a graceful table lamp with a beautiful glass shade … to a floor lamp that will light up a good portion of your room … to a gooseneck work light that can attach to a shelf … they are all displayed so as to be easily seen and picked up and thought over. There are replacement shades of various types and replacement glass panels for
shades. There are even replacement parts for Aladdin Lamps.
The children are not forgotten either! For them are many jigsaw puzzles, a fine array of coloring books and games, games, games. Want an old favorite like Sorry, Uno or Dutch Blitz? You will find them on the shelves along with the Marble Game and the Deer Hunt Challenge. And just plain toys! You will also find miniature sleds and wagons and full size scooters.
For babies, they have just about everything a Mom or Grandma would like. There are blankets, bath sets, cups, bibs, small toys and more!
And there are the odds and ends … little things you need like small LeD flashlights, scissors and fine pocketknives. Of course, as in every good variety store there are also things you might not know you need until you see them, such as books (including recipe books), journals, boxed greeting cards and shopping tablets. This store also has the greatest variety of
decorative gift bags I’ve seen around. Gloves, headscarves, socks and stockings are there to remind us that cooler weather is coming.
Brooms and mops remind us that fall and winter can be messy.
A variety of homeopathic remedies remind us that life happens and sometimes pain follows. If the aches and pains come, there are tried and true products such as B & W Ointment, Chickweed Ointment and ReP (which uses plant oils).
For someone who really knows Coleman products and how to care for them … for a great place to shop for a wide variety of things … M & W Coleman and Variety Store is for you!
out walked a lone horse toward our lights. Whew! What next? Ray D. Byler saved us and tied the horse in a barn. Then, when we came back down the road, there was the horse standing sadly peering at the hat. All’s well that ends well, I guess, but we were leery ‘til we finally saw the light of day.
We enjoyed going to a horse auction. Stopped at a yummy “Breakfast Buffet” restaurant. The big bowl of ice cream on ice that several of the granddaughters took turned out to be butter! now they know.
no more Back Acres. Get it? Back Acres; that’s what the late chiropractor, Dr. Langer, called his property on Girdle Road, south of Route 87. It has been sold and a barn has been going up.
Grandson Robbie Byler, of Carroll County, got too excited, I guess, playing hide-and-seek in the dark at the neighbors. He crashed and his foot was just swingin’. By midnight, he was in surgery, two screws nailed in, according to big
sister Lori (age 6). Robbie is 5 and said he had a blast in the hospital, returning home the next day. He’ll get a cast later. This was just above his ankle, a clean break of both bones.
Speaking of such – here is a little song you can sing to the tune of Yankee Doodle.
“The six best doctors anywhere, And no one can deny it,Are sunshine, water, rest and air, exercise and diet.These six will gladly you attend, If only you are wiling.Your mind will cheer, your ills they’ll mend, And charge you not a shilling.”
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By Barbara Ann Detweiler
Saturday, Aug. 6: Rose edna, Laura,
Katherine and I went to a Chinese auction at the Windsor Community Center. We won a few items … nothing spectacular!
Sunday, Aug. 7: We drove down to Dad and Mom’s. Andrew drove the pony and wagon.
It was very warm, but cooled off a little after it rained tonight. We’re still using the fan every night.
Monday, Aug. 8: Wayne’s brother Chesters have a new little baby, so Laura went down to help them out today. I was left with the laundry and got a late start.
Katherine went to a friend’s house for the night. Wonder if they’ll get any sleep!?
Tuesday, Aug. 9: Katherine came home tired. They did get 3-4 hours of sleep in!
Betty and norma went out to the mill shop and decided to play in the sawdust. When I finally thought to check on them, they had sawdust in every nook and cranny of their bodies – hair included. Groan!
Wednesday, Aug. 10: A cool morning and perfect day. What fun to work and not get over heated!
Tonight all our church families gathered to say Good-by to Steven and Barbie Byler and family. They will move to Kentucky at the end of August. We will miss them.
Thursday, Aug. 11: Another perfect day – for me anyway! I got lots of work done and could have done a lot more if the day had not ended!
We sat around the campfire tonight and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.
norma came inside this afternoon, looking pale. She lay on the couch, which is very unusual. I thought, “Uh oh! She’s getting sick.” And, sure enough, she had headache and stomach ache and threw up once. Where do these bugs come from!??
Friday, Aug. 12: norma was awake 5 times during the night, but she didn’t throw up at least. She finally slept a few h ours straight toward morning and when she got up she felt better, Yay! Hopefully, no one picks up the germ.
I went to the Special ed families’ picnic with Laura. She is getting excited about teaching.
Saturday, Aug. 13: I went to the funeral of Joe Kurtz. I’ve known him all my life and it’s hard to believe he isn’t with us anymore.
Sunday, Aug. 14: To church, then home. The children got bored, so we played a game with them.
Monday, Aug. 15: These cool nights and cooler days are so wonderful.
My day was full with canning peaches. I peeled for 3 hours straight and my fingers were numb and sore when I was done.
Tonight the girls and I walked down to see the new baby at Bill and Rosemary Miller’s. They named her Saralyn.
Tuesday, Aug. 16: Today a few of us mothers painted the schoolhouse walls and ceiling. It was more enjoyable than I thought it would be!
The Special ed room is coming along. It should be ready by the first day of school.
Wednesday, Aug. 17: I went to Guys Mills, Pa. with a load of women to visit an old time friend, Martha Mullet and her Mom, Amanda.
Thursday, Aug. 18: The children and I went down to Mom’s for he day. We got word there that my brother Joe’s wife Mary Jane’s mother died. She lived in Clymer, n.Y.
Friday, Aug. 19: no big girls home today, but Katherine is getting to be a good worker, more so when she’s the oldest girl at home.
I did sewing, ironing, baking, cooking and a little
cleaning. Wow! I amazed myself!Saturday, Aug. 20: I went to the viewing
of Mary Jane’s Mom in Clymer, n.Y.Sunday, Aug. 21: Home all day and had
bored children. They like to say we never go anywhere.
Monday, Aug. 22: Cool this morning, then very pleasant all day. I went out and washed off the schoolhouse windows and frames which get very dirty from all the work the men are doing there.
We had our first meal of sweet corn. That is a highlight of the summer!
Tuesday, Aug. 23: 45 degrees this morning. Wow! It gives us a hint of what is to come in the near future!
Andrew picked all the sweet corn that was ready and we husked it. I’m planning on canning and freezing it tomorrow.
Wednesday, Aug. 24: It took 4 1/2 hours to cut off all that corn we husked last night. John drove me to the freezer with it tonight. I canned almost half of it also.
I took a melatonin pill tonight to help me relax and sleep. norma was worried because I told her I had to take one 1/2 hour before going to bed. She said, “Don’t take one ‘cause you have to sit by my bed with me a while.” She assumed I’d fall asleep exactly 1/2 hour after taking it.
Thursday, Aug. 25: Wayne and I went to Willis Miller and Laura Shetler’s wedding. The children were invited in the evening, so they went to Dad and Mom’s house, which is close by, and then walked up for supper.
The excavator dug out under our porch and entrance for a bigger basement. So now there’s lots of work for the men to do.
Friday, Aug. 26: Wayne and John and brother Chester poured footers today and got ready to lay blocks tomorrow. This is very exciting for us all.
Saturday, Aug. 27: Chester and brother-in-law Steven laid the blocks.
Laura ate at a buffet restaurant this morning and thought she had ice cream. When she got to her seat, she discovered it was butter … and she had taken two scoops!
Sunday, Aug. 28: niece nora Mae called and said her brother Robbie, age 5, broke his ankle. He was running and crashed into a clothesline pole. I want to get Betty and norma to make cards for him and send him something. I’m sure he’ll have some long days ahead.
Monday, Aug. 29: Laura and Katherine had dentist appointments this forenoon. Then, this afternoon, Laura and I went out and did some cleaning in the schoolhouse.
Had sweet corn and hot dogs for supper.Tuesday, Aug. 30: I had to run errands
today so Wayne could work on the house tonight. It’ll be slow going until everything is done with only Wayne working on it in the evenings.
Wednesday, Aug. 31: A normal, busy day. I did lots of odds and ends while Laura did laundry. Katherine, Betty and norma piled campfire wood, but not without whining a bit!
Tonight I went out to the schoolhouse to help clean some more. I do think it’s almost done now. Only a few last minute cleanings yet before school starts.
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September 2, 2011 … Oh my, it’s time for another letter. How fast the summer is going by. Already some schools have started. Fair started yesterday.
Pretty soon we’ll hear the hum of farmers filling silos. And that is a sure sign of … fall!
The grandsons were helping Joe split wood today, using a splitter, which goes much faster than splitting by hand.
Mrs. Ray Judy Miller of Shedd Road spent two days in the hospital this week after having numbness on her left side. They did another MRI.
Mrs. Ray Fannie Burkholder of Old State Road had surgery on Wednesday, August 31. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Also having surgery twice was Levi
Miller Jr. of Madison Road. He has been a very sick boy. Mail will reach him at 15478 Madison Road, Middlefield, 44062.
emanuel J. Hershberger of Tavern Road spent several days in the hospital this past week. He was diagnosed with diverticulitis, a painful inflammation of the bowels.
September 4, 2011 … Sunday evening and it’s raining again. It will probably put the admission to the Geauga County Fair down.
The widowers from Geauga County were invited to the home of David e. Barkmans on Georgia Road tonight. They were served a delicious supper. They visited
and then also sang a while. There were 18 who showed up.
On Monday, Labor Day, widow Kathryn Wengerd has invited the widows of Geauga County plus some friend widows from Kentucky and Cass City, Mich. over.
Son Mark and family spent Sunday evening here with us. We had ice cream and
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Mary Mrs. John H. Slabaugh is coming along from her recent back surgery. Mary is still taking it slow and easy. Her husband John is almost done with his radiation treatments. John must then see two different doctors and will be facing surgery in the near future. Visitors with John and Mary lately were Jake and Linda Weaver, David and Ada Miller, Son ervin and Betty, and Johnny and esther Slabaugh. Let’s keep John and Mary in our thoughts and prayers.
Bishop eli e. Troyer spent time in Geauga Hospital with infection and fever. We hope eli is coming along OK at home and is not too hard to take care of. (Smile.)
My brother Wayne and emma from Southern Ohio paid us a visit on August 18. And were at our house for lunch. Sisters Ada Marie Byler and Sally Detweiler were also able to join us. Wayne’s daughter Donna furnished Wayne’s transportation and also lunched with us. A very enjoyable day sharing memories.
Greetings from the
Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller
I’m writing this on Saturday morning, August 27. My thoughts go back as 54 years ago today was my mother’s funeral. Mom died of a Rheumatic heart at the age of 47. My, it is hard to believe how fast time moves along!
Fall is in the air. next weekend is the Burton Fair and Labor Day. Can winter be far behind?
It has been many years since we have seen the corn look as nice as we see this year. Hay was a good crop, too. But the oats were not as good this year.
Lines by LindaBy Linda Weaver
I’m sure you’re all enjoying those beautiful days we have been having. The sky and clouds look very fallish though, don’t they? But, it’s that time of year when children are excited for school to start and mothers are busy canning and getting last minute sewing done.
Son Aaron and Rose are having church on September 4, so Rosa Beth Mast, our granddaughter is helping out there a few days this week before school starts.
We attended the benefit auction Friday night for Meadowbrook School at Sawmill Joe’s. They had lots of nice things to sell and a lot of people to enjoy the fish fry, which was delicious as always. It was our lucky night as we won the big wagon and also a nice basket filled with many useful items from the silent auction.
Saturday night, we, along with erwin Jr. Gingeriches and daughter Ruth Ann, Lee Bontragers and daughter Jennifer, Marty Masts and three children surprised John Slabaughs for his birthday, which was August 26. He was 63. We enjoyed sitting around the firepit eating ice cream and cake. As it was quite cool lots of coffee was enjoyed too.
Last night our family was at Robert and Laura Troyers for snacks, where we also sat around the firepit and a lot of coffee was consumed. The occasion, Laura had had surgery on her foot with a plate and screws put in. So far, she has not put any weight on it and gets around with a walker. Others there were their son Paul, Rose and baby Lucas, and grandpa Jake and Mary, along with daughter Sally and Marty, all Troyers. Robert is Jake’s nephew.
Grandpa John had to have a new battery put in his defibrillator at the hospital, as did Mel C. Miller, my cousin. They both had them for eight years. The new ones are supposed to last for 10 years and are better made. John had birthday number 77 recently.
Cute and true … Our grandson Jeremy, 3, heard the preacher say, “God makes no mistakes.” He told his mother, “The preacher said God makes no more steaks.” Then he quickly added, “I didn’t want more anyway.”
Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender
It is that time again, time to get my thinking cap on and get some lines for this paper.Stillwell Country School had a benefit sale the other Friday eve. Willis Miller came back
to his old neighborhood here, and was he ever glad to be back! You would think he had moved out of the U.S., not just a few miles away. And did he get on my case for not sending longer letters! (Since he moved out of Huntsburg, there isn’t much going on and nothing to report.)
Mosa John’s Bills had a wedding and Little ervin stopped in from Cass city. ervin Anna is out there and missed the wedding which was at Crist Yoders. One of Ray Miller’s sons and Susie married. It was their second wedding.
We were in McKay to a wedding at Jonas nisley’s (sister Susie) for their daughter nancy and one of John Yoder’s sons. We had to miss the wedding at Melvin Miller’s, as it was the same day.
Some schools are ready to start and some already started. Where did the summer go? Fall is on the way with nights that are good sleeping weather.
Cristy Kauffmans had the neighborhood cookout with a nice turn out. Reuben emma and her children had a get together at Dan Fisher’s on Labor Day.
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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel MillerAugust 25
It’s time to get my letter written once more. We were to Garrettsville today. Ivan had a follow up at the doctor’s. He waited a while, then we shopped, so the day was about past when we got home. I did do laundry and folded tea towels and, just now, put the sheets back on the bed. I folded tea towels and dishrags. It’s 7 p.m., Barbara is finishing up cleaning the upstairs. Last week, she was gone from Monday through Saturday on the Bill Stutzman bus tour. They had a good time and a nice group to travel with. They were in new Hampshire, the nicest mountain state, and enjoyed beautiful scenery. They spent three days there and also in Vermont. It was a very good trip.
I had granddaughter Rachel here to help me Monday. I did laundry and we picked a wheelbarrow load of corn, got it ready, put it in bags and froze it. We kept some back to have for lunch. So we got corn out of the garden after all. And there’s still some that’s not ready.
I canned banana pickles yesterday. I’ve had all I want and gave a lot away. now the plants are dying. I hope I can have some left to eat fresh. I won’t have any beets to can; something ate the plants. I like pickled beets and buttered beets.
I think there were three weddings today! They had a nice day. We are looking forward to grandson Raymond’s wedding to Susie, daughter of Crist Yoders, on September 1.
We didn’t get any blackberries this year. I don’t think we have any in our woods. When we lived on nauvoo Road, I used to pick a lot in our woods. I would take the boy’s beagle along as I thought he would keep the snakes away! The children helped pick, too. I used to stomp in the brush to get the nice big ones. We canned a lot and made jam and jelly. Blackberry juice is good for diarrhea and blackberry wine is good for arthritis. If I had a lot of blackberries, I would try to make some.
On Tuesday evening, brother ervin and Mary ellen, Albert Detweilers and Fannie, Mose Millers and Sarah, our Barbara and we went to Atlantic, Pa. for a late birthday surprise for sister Anna Mary, Mrs. Melvin Detweilers, their two sons, Alberts and Crists were also there. The two daughters were home also.
On August 9, 10,11 and 12, we were on a sight seeing trip with Urie Bylers to Lancaster and the Big Valley. We visited with our cousin, Ben Raber, one evening and were also to the graveyard where Rudolph Detweiler is buried. He would be the seventh generation of Urie Byler and Ivan’s relative. Rudolph came over
on a ship when he was 14 years old.
Saturday, Aug. 13: We are enjoying our first sweet corn and also those wonderful tomatoes from the seeds we saved from previous years.
Sunday, Aug. 14: I attended church at John Fishers on nash Road where my friend, widow Alta Miller, from Delaware was visiting. We see each other about every 15 – 20 years or so. This was her first visit to Geauga County.
Monday, Aug. 15 – Friday, Aug. 19: To my dismay, I left my dresses hanging at home, so for five days at work I wore the same old dress, and just kept washing it at night.
Saturday, Aug. 20: I took a long morning walk to Bylers Seed Store to pay for my winter’s supply of coal. I thought traffic was going too fast in this fog!
Sunday, Aug. 21: We attended church at Melvin Fishers and, after some rest and sleep in the afternoon, I reconnected/visited with two former helpers of mine, and I saw the newborn. A perfect ending to the day.
Monday, Aug. 22: About fine minutes after arriving at work, we experienced a scheduling glitch when another aide walked in! All ended well when she left, being happy for the day off.
Among the daily duties, I made a bread pudding, cleaned the carpet and weeded awhile in her garden. I enjoy learning how to use some of the herbs she raises.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: When my friend picked me up from work, we decided to stop at a little place called Judy’s and have a late breakfast. After a bank and library stop, we headed home where I finally gave
the entrance a scrubbing from top to bottom. The guys have cemented the front part of the basement.
This evening, we had a good singing by the Melvin Hostetlers.
Saturday, Aug. 27: Lydia Kaufman and I had a nice visit this morning. She is recovering from major surgery. We work
with the same clients in Chardon and South Russell. Then a friend paid for a Chinese lunch in Middlefield and it was home sweet home to rest and sleep in the afternoon.
everyone on the home front is busily cleaning houses and shops to have church services here the next few times.
Sunday, Aug. 28: I attended church at nephew Vernon Hershberger’s, then home to rest and sleep in the afternoon.
Congratulations to Leroy and Kathryn Yoder on the birth of a son. Their youngest child is 13, and they are a happy family!
Monday, Aug. 29: This day has memories for us, as it was our Mother’s birth date. She would have been 94 today.
At work, in between daily duties there is writing, reading and memorizing to while away the hours. This will be a long week until Friday night, but am thankful to GOD for work.
Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Wednesday, Aug. 31: Work as usual.
Would you friends of Rita nichols send her a card? She is having surgery and would love to hear from her friends. Her address is: 16139 east High Street, Apt. 111, Middlefield.
You all have a blessed month.
We are having a nutrition / Health meeting Sept. 27 starting at 6 p.m. Questions such as: What benefits are there to eating nutrient Dense? What is causing the diseases in us and our animals? Is it lack of nutrition in our food? Why do we at D & S try to raise nutrient Dense produce to sell? All are welcome.
I’ve been in the natural health business for quite a few years now. The problem with being in the natural health food business is that people will not change their junk food diet, don’t want to take supplements or say, “Oh, that’s way too expensive.” But in later years, all these different diseases set in and I guess doctors and hospitals are cheap.
But most generally, if you tell that same person to change his horse’s diet he won’t hesitate to do so. If you tell him garlic is food for the horse’s immune system and so is selenium and vitamin e, he’ll feed them to his horse.
Selenium and vitamin e also help the horse to relax his muscles and keep him from tying up or getting azoturia*. The same is true for humans. For example, when you recover from the flu you feel stiff and sore. You’ve used up your selenium and vitamin e and need to supplement.
Until next time.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.
It seems like it was just yesterday that I was writing about the hot days of summer and fresh vegetables growing in the garden. now, here it is only a month later; the weather is changing and school is back in session.
Our library volunteers (many of whom are retired school teachers committed to putting wholesome books in the hands of our children) were excited to get started delivering books to the schools. We have approximately seven thousand books in the Amish School collection and most all of them have been donated form other libraries or individuals over time. This year we are very grateful that our library was able to provide us monies to purchase 700 new books. We bought chapter books, as those were the ones we had the least of in the sets. Titles like Henry and Midge, Amelia Bedelia, Dr. Seuss, the Bernstein Bears and Dick and Jane are now a part of the special collection. Hopefully, in the future, we can continue to add new books to replace the old worn titles.
Our library also provides story-times at the schools from time to time. Please contact Kara at the Middlefield Library (632-1961) if you are a teacher and are interested in this special service.
After a week off the road, the bookmobile has started the fall schedule this week. Rusty spots, scratches and a couple of small dents have been repaired and the bottom half of the bus repainted. We have asked patrons to please trim any trees that may rub up against the sides of the bus so as to avoid damage to our fresh new paint. If tree trimming isn’t possible we can move our parking space to another drive hopefully not too far away.
With Kim’s departure to become a schoolteacher last month we have one promotion and one new staff member. Many of you already know edina who has now moved into the full time position. edina will be on the bus more often and helping me in the office with my many tasks, which includes placing holds for the books our patrons ask for.
Our new staff member is Sheila who was a delivery driver for the library before she moved to our bookmobile department. Sheila has fit right into the job and is learning the roads of our county. Sheila was a driver for the Morley Bookmobile in Painesville until they discontinued services a couple of years ago. She is very happy to be back in the driver’s seat, greeting and serving the bookmobile patrons. Stop in and say hello to these ladies and check out our fall display. You will find books on comfort foods, canning & preserving and, of course, football for the boys.
Happy reading from the bookmobile!
News from WindsorBy Barbara Ann Detweiler
A daughter, elva, to Daniel and Sadie Byler. Grandparents are William A. Bylers and Robert H. Millers.
Steven and Barbie Byler and family moved to Munfordville, Ky. on Thursday, August 25.
Willis Miller, son of Dave Millers and Laura Shetler, daughter of Melvin Ray Shetlers got married on August 25.
Submitted by Sarah Miller
“August 12, 1898Middlefield, OhioA friendly greeting to all,
Weather is nice at present.Thrashing oats and plowing are being
done.Peaches and plums are getting ripe and
are plentiful. Apples are not very plenty.Lots of sickness among the children in
our neighborhood.Gideon Detweiler and wife are blest
with a baby girl.J. H. Miller and wife of Sugarcreek, Ohio
are visiting friends here.A. A. Coblentz and wife Sundayed with
friends in Troy. D. C. Byler and wife were guests of C. J. Kauffmans on Sunday.
Daniel C. Miller of newberry, Mich. arrived here on Saturday with his trunk, and will make this his home.August 20, 1898
nice weather but had plenty of rain last week.
C. J. Schmucker had a horse stolen from his barn last night, and is now on his way to Chagrin Falls in search of the missing animal.
Blackberries are a good crop.Later (that day)
Jacob, son of C. J. Schmucker, has just turned up with the missing horse. It seems that Jake came home later on Saturday and needing a horse he took his father’s instead of his own. Thus the horse wasn’t stolen after all!!
Respectfully yours,M. D. Miller”
“Voyage of No Return” written by norma Plank was published by Carlisle Press, Sugarcreek, Ohio, copyright 2008 and is in its second printing.
For six generations, the story of the coming of the founder of the Plank family to America has been carefully preserved. now, a well-researched and lovingly written book has been produced to share that story with all.
In the summer of 1767, Johan Melchior Blankenburg* and his wife Margaret traveled to the Rotterdam Port to say good-by to friends who were immigrating to America. The Captain invited them to spend the night aboard ship with their friends, as it would not sail until the next day. However, when they awoke in the morning, they found that the ship had sailed the night before and that they had been kidnapped by the unscrupulous Captain Boswell to be taken to America and sold as indentured servants. The story covers their voyage and their seven years of indenture in America.
A story of adventure? Yes! But, more than that, this is a story of their great belief in and deep love of God which sustains them, rescues them and changes the lives of many around them.
Told in a simple, well-paced style, Voyage of no Return is very hard to put down. You may think of the book as an historical work, clearly showing life in another time. And it is. You may see it as a story of faith and a profound joy in it that lifts the spirits not only of Johan and Margaret but also of those around them. And it is. Best of all, you may take more than a few lessons in the power of a close walk with God.
*It seems that illiteracy is at the root of the change of the surname “Blankenburg” to “Blanckenburg” to “Blanck” to Planck” to “Plank”.
Book in ReviewBy Sarah Miller
“McKenzie’s Jericho” written by Sandy McDermott is a Christian/Fiction book that could very well be true. There are many misconceptions about the Amish and this book helps dispel some of them.
McKenzie’s Jericho brings out the different lifestyles as neighbors watch each other from a distance and prejudices grow out of ignorance.
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A master story teller, Sandy McDermott weaves through the lives of her characters bringing them to life in this heart-warming thriller of healing through God’s love. Both “english” and “Amish” families learn just what God can do when given a chance.
Sandy is a long time resident of northwest Ohio, a former paramedic and physician assistant, and a member of Praise Assembly of God in Garrettsville. We have been friends for many years. I hope you will enjoy her book as much as I have.
Willis B. Miller, 3, of Colebrook, was granted his angel wings Wednesday evening, Sep. 7,2011. The cause of death is pending. He was born March 27, 2008 to Billy D. and Mary Ann (Slabaugh) Miller.
Willis will be sadly missed by: his loving parents; paternal grandparents, Dave C. and Ida M. (Miller) Miller; maternal grandparents, eli C. and Lydia J. (Weaver) Slabaugh; siblings, Lori Ann Miller, Wilma Miller, and Marlin Miller; great-grandparents, Crist J. and Betty U. (Miller) Miller, Melvin and Mary M. (Yoder) Miller, Crist and Amanda M. (Slabaugh) Coblentz, Joseph B. and emma (Miller) Weaver; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His great-grandfather, Crist Slabaugh, precedes him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011 with Bishop Harvey D. Miller officiating. Willis’ final resting place is in Clover Hill Cemetery in north Bloomfield. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
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A lot of you like a challenge! Thank you for the many fine entries in our Coloring
Contest. The judges had a hard time deciding (especially in the 11 and up
category)!
And the Winners Are …Ages 5 to 7
Becky Frey (Parks West Road)Robert Yoder (Tavern Road)
Ages 8 to 10Michael John Miller (newcomb Road)
Samuel Weaver (Kinsman Road)Ages 11 and older
Amy & elizabeth Ann Byler (Girdle Road))Danny e. Mullet (nauvoo Road)
Daniel Yoder (Parkman Mespo Road)Honorable Mention
Adam Detweiler (Hayes Road)Danny Yoder (Bundysburg Road)
Winners have been notified by mail.
A Logic Puzzle Contest for You or for the Family.Use the clues below to answer the questions at the end
of this Logic Puzzle. Then cut out and send in the questions at the bottom of the puzzle, remembering to fill in your name and address on the lines provided. Send your entry to Plain Country Logic Puzzle Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062 to arrive by Sept. 21. The first 25 right answers received will receive a packet of stickers.
Have fun and remember … Logic Puzzles can be tricky!
Lunch Box Pie Logic PuzzleThe 4th and 5th graders in High Meadows School decided to spark
up lunchtime by exchanging lunches. They wanted to be sure that everything would be fair, so the 10 children in those grades decided that each would bring in a lunch that contained a sandwich, some kind of fruit, something to drink and a piece of pie. They would keep their lunches in their lunch boxes. The teacher would number the boxes 1 to 10 and the children would each pull a number from the teacher’s number cards. They would get the lunch box corresponding to the number they drew. The teacher made sure that no one picked their own lunch box.Betty and eli had green lunch boxes and Bob and Carol’s were blue.David, Carol and Kate all brought apple pie.Bill’s lunch box was the only purple one.eli and Sara had picked the blackberries their Mom used to make the pie for their lunch.Andy lost his lunch box, so he just had a bag.Kate and David got the same kind of pie they brought.Betty was allergic to cherries.Andy and Jon’s Moms were good friends and liked to can peaches for pie filling together.The blue lunch box belonging to a boy had cherry pie in it.Jon got the purple lunch box which was good because he loved cherry pie.The boy who brought his lunch in the lunch bag got a lunch box with apple pie.A boy and a girl picked the blackberries in the pie they brought and a different boy and girl got to eat those pieces of pie.eli thought the yellow lunch box he got was silly, but he loved the cherry pie that was in it.Only one person got blueberry pie.Bob thought it funny that the lunch box he got was really a bag.Jon was glad his cousin Carol got his peach pie.
Andy brought ___________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Betty brought ___________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Bill brought _____________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Bob brought ____________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Carol brought ____________ pie and got _______________ pie.
David brought ___________ pie and got _______________ pie.
eli brought ______________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Jon brought _____________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Kate brought ____________ pie and got _______________ pie.
Sara brought ____________ pie and got _______________ pie.
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