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Vol. 9 Issue.3 May 10, 2017

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“A mother is not a person to lean on. But a person to make leaning unnecessary.”~Dorothy Canfield Fisher

“A mother understands what a child does not say.” ~Jewish proverb

“Moms are like buttons – they hold everything together.” ~Unknown

“A sweater is a garment worn by a child when its mother is feeling chilly.” ~Ambrose Bierce

“The heart of a Mother is the lovely masterpiece of the heart of God.” ~Unknown

“The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.” ~Elaine Heffner

“A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories. She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes.” ~Barbara Cage

“ Mothers and Fathers are among God’s greatest gifts to mankind. ~Unknown

Happy Mother’s Day!

For Mothers Day … A Young Mother’s PsalmBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn DetweilerMy children get me to clean; I shall not want.

They make me to lie down on crumb-y couches; they lead me across muddy floors.

They give unto me more cleaning when they lead me through paths of doggie poop (and we step in some) to see the new baby puppies … for their sake.

Yea, though I wash piles of icky sticky dishes and walk daily in the valley of my basement, washing piles of smelly laundry, I will fear no nakedness, for we are blessed with so much.

They prepare the table before me and spill water beside each one’s plate. In the presence of my husband and me, they eat spaghetti until their chins and noses are stained with sauce.

After being cleaned up, they run to the sandbox and their heads are anointed with sand. My cup of impatience runs over.

Sure children (and if the Lord tarries, grandchildren, too) along with brooms, rags and mops shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall be cleaning forever...

Mother …The Hand That Rocks the Cradle …

Plain Country of Northeast Ohio | May 10, 2017

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In This Issue ...Birthdays | Anniversaries .................................02Bits & Pieces ................................................ 04, 07Books in Review ................................................07Children’s Immunization Clinics ..................02Greetings from Garrettsville .........................05Greeting from Mobile Services ...................07Greetings from the Plain Community .......03Hello from Amish Crossing Corner .............04Hello from Huntsburg .....................................03In Memoriam......................................................07Howdy from West Farmington ....................05Lines by Linda ....................................................03Katherine’s Korner ............................................04Middlefield Care Center .................................07Mom’s Diary ........................................................06Parkman Pathways ...........................................05Recipes ................................................................ 09Wanted .................................................................02

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ChArDon CLiniC (cancelled when Chardon Schools are closed)When: First Wednesday, June 7 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Geauga County Health Dist., 470 Center St., Bldg. 8 Chardon.When: Second Thursday, May 11 from 3 – 6 p.m.Where: Geauga County Health Dist., 470 Center St., Bldg. 8 Chardon.

These walk-in clinics provide immunizations to infants, children and adolescents through 18 years of age.

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May 10 Mrs. Ruth MillerMay 11 Mrs. Kathryn MillerMay 11 Sarah KuhnsMay 11 Rebekah o. Yoder (8)May 11 Dan L. Troyer (73)May 11 Nevin R. byler (64)May 11 Danny Troyer Jr (49)May 16 Michael John Yutzy (37)May 13 Wayne J. Byler (21)May 15 Mrs. Miriam YutzyMay 15 Timothy Yutzy (2)May 15 Norma (Wayne) Detweiler (12)May 16 Mrs. Albert (Sylvia) Miller (72)May 16 Michael John Yutzy (37)May 17 Rose edna Detweiler (22)May 17 Amanda (Mel D.) Byler (15)May 17 Melvin e. A. Byler (47)

May 18 Joseph Detweiler (11)May 18 Cristy D. Yoder (46)May 19 Myron C. Hershberger (9)May 20 Marvin Kurtz (47)May 20 Marvin Kurtz, Jr. (25)May 22 Carol D. Slabaugh (13)May 22 LuAnne M. Miller (11)May 22 Jesse R. Miller (5)May 22 Ivan Miller, Jr. (50)May 23 Mrs. Nancy BenderMay 23 Andrew G. Bender (18)May 23 Nathan Yutzy (10)May 24 Mrs. Kathryn Wengerd (66)May 25 Mrs. Mary Hershberger

April 12 Uria D. Bender (14)April 12 Mrs. Katie Ann Miller (55) May 3 Mrs. John Mat Miller (75)May 3 Marty M. Miller Sr. (47)May 3 Mrs. Miriam Yoder (33)May 3 Nathan M. Miller (11)May 4 Cindy J. Hershberger (8)

May 4 Jonathan L. Hershberger (17)May 6 Rachel R. Miller (14)May 7 Betty Bender (19)May 7 Mrs. Kathryn WengerdMay 6 LeAnna M. Miller (12)May 8 Mrs. (John) Marilyn Borkholder (74)

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Lines by LindaBy Linda Weaver

around 35. Marian is my only aunt left on the Byler side and will celebrate her 91st birthday Friday, May 5. She is in amazing good health. Her daughter Judy hasn’t been to ohio for 15 years or more, so it was a pleasure to see her and refresh memories again.

Baby Michael Roy’s grands are Dan and Cindy Shrock, and Ken and Sara Bender with greats being Roy Bontragers

Gingerich Family Sugarbush had their open house recently. They had a good turnout and served burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Jake and I were there Friday eve.

John and Mary Slabaugh, along with more relatives, attended a wedding last Thursday in Mays Lick, Ky. at John’s stepbrother Tim Coblentz’s. They also got to see stepdad Chris Coblentz.

May 1, 2017: A rainy Monday morning with temperature at 65 degrees. Twill be cooler weather the rest of the week, according to the paper. And more rain … which happens at this time of the year.

A gathering at Dan Jr. and Cindy Shrocks Sunday eve for our Byler relation turned out well and the weather was perfect. My cousin Steve and Janet Miller from Virginia Beach, Va. and my aunt Marian (Mrs. Bert) Byler and daughter and son Dr. Mark Byler from Lees Summit, Mo. were the honored guests. Locals were Roys, Rays, and Lees all Bontragers, Ada (Mrs. Herman) Wagner, Ken and Ada, Crist and Ruth Bylers, Bill and Lorene and children, Jon and Becca Gingerich, Marty Masts and two sons, Michael and Cindy Shrock and 8-day old Michael Roy (who live right here), Jake and I were in attendance. This put the count right

April 26, 2017: A wonderful time of year. The earth is waking up. The flowering trees and shrubs are oh, so colorful this year. When gazing out back, we see the wild apple trees are oh, so nice.

our farmers are busy plowing and preparing to plant their crops.

We were so blessed with visitors lately. Last night, the 25th, the one and only Mespo scribe for Katherine’s Korner, was along with a very interesting group. There was Joe and Katherine Byler,

Robert and Barbara, and Jr. and Liz both Stoltzfuses, Henry Jr. and Kathy Miller, and John and Mae Bontrager. Henry and I both worked at Burton Rubber, and Henrys are the parents of son Mike’s wife Susie Mae.

In the a.m., Andy and Ida Miller, and Daniel and Martha Fisher made a call. They also wanted to make a stop at enos Barkman and Lester A. Miller.

our sympathy to the Harvey Weaver family as Harvey passed away at Cleveland Clinic after an operation to repair aneurysms at his heart. A stroke after the operation was probably the cause that kept him from

April 27, 2017: Greetings to all Plain Country Readers.

Let’s see what this typewriter puts on this paper this time. How many words will it skip or misspell?

Yes, we are in the last week of April. For Hidden View School, the last day is May 10 if everything goes as planned. They have some sick days they had to make up.

Nancy Bender was in the Pittsburg hospital from April 18 until April 21. She had a tumor removed. She is up and about, but no work for 2 weeks and then she goes back

recovering. Harvey was born Aug. 4, 1932 and was 84 tears old. Survivors are his wife Susan, sons Marvin and Barbara, Wayne and Sarah, David and Sara, and daughters Anna Marie and owen Yoder and Linda James Weaver.

Also, our brother-in-law John A. Miller passed away in St. Ignatius, Mont. on March 11. John was born September 27, 1926 and was 90 years old. He was married to my oldest sister, Kathryn. Johns lived in Horse Fly, British Columbia for 7 months in 1969. Later they moved from Burton to Mio, Mich. From Mio they moved to Rexford Mont. and then to St, Ignatius. His wish was to be buried in Rexford. Survivors are sister Kathryn, three sons and five daughters. We could not attend the funeral, but, if health permits, possibly we can visit this summer in the month of August.

oh, another group of visitors were here on the evening of the 24th. They were Dan o. and Kathy Miller, Lester and Martha, and John and Betty both Mullets.

It’s time to think about planting the garden and, of course, mowing the lawn!

Hello from HuntsburgBy William Bender

for a check up.There are two colts in the

neighborhood, as Uria has one and Crist has one. The little children sure like to come and see the colts.

It is getting the time of year to think garden. Anna and I don’t put a garden out anymore, Anna can’t take care of it anymore and I am too lazy to take care of it by myself. We have enough children that we get fresh garden goodies.

We have a wedding May 11 at Andy Bylers. Miriam and Joe Byler are the bride and groom. This will be the first wedding for us this spring. The way we hear, there will be a few more this summer.

We did see some of the cousins at Harvey Weaver’s funeral. His brother, Joe, was not able to be at the funeral, but we did see him Sunday at the viewing.

I see Rosanna and Melvin Ray are here helping Uria cut the grass. The others have something going at the schoolhouse.

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KornerBy Katherine Byler

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April 29, 2017: Well, spring seems to have come early this year. I mentioned maybe winter will be early, too. Was informed that Christmas will still be the same! Won’t write anything about it this

time, but wait till next time. Is that oK, Leo M.?

Thanks, Mr. Polomsky, for the extra meat in the sunflower seed! ‘Twas well preserved and, of course, I was the one who had to find it. Joe checked; yep, it was a field mouse … which is “nice” in his book. (Good thing it was BeFoRe breakfast!)

Son Steven R. B. had surgery at the Hernia Center in Beachwood on a Friday and was back to work by Monday. He has his 39th birthday on June 2. (He used to say Jan s-ookent reversed) 10 days after his brother Joe Jr. turns 49. They keep pushing us up there!

The doctor ordered Dan (Jr.) Byler a huge amount of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. Now Dan claims to be shining brightly as the sun. They live in PA, but spend time in this area, too … for which we are glad.

We had some grandsons here overnight which was enjoyable. I think it was Paul, 8, who thought I was putting eardrops in my eyes. Alright, so where do I put the eye drops?

Speaking of grandboys, it’s been reported that in one day, two sets of baby triplets and one set of twins were added to their flock of sheep. Wow! Hey have a huge pasture to romp in. Alan Ray, 10, claims his dad can retire soon! Total is 16 babies along with 16 adults.

We’re into the Frogmore Stew dinners, (but we serve it in the kettle, a smaller amount). (Son John) Laura made a cannerful and ‘twas a hit. Wayne, almost 22, claimed he had to wait 21 years for this; he couldn’t believe he hadn’t tasted some up to now!

We tricked the starlings; are putting the suet on birdseed trays, It worked’ they’re no longer around.

Watching salt blocks get sold at an

auction brings back memories. They are put in pastures for the animals. Asked hubby if he recalls licking them. He said yes and right where the cows left the indentation after licking over and over at the same place. Yuck!

A few new faces at the Senior Center we’re glad to see. Mrs. Maurine Shetler and Mrs. (Bert) Sara Miller joined along with sisters Mrs. Marie Yoder and Mrs. (John) elmina Kurtz. Am always “afraid” there’ll be a wedding or some such on the third Thursday of the month to keep us away from the Center (and friends)!

Mrs. Dan (Sheila) Byler had to call hubby at work, mind you, to say her washing machine won’t start. of course, there’s always someone who asks if gas was put in! Come to find out, when Dan took the container to buy gas, he got kerosene instead. Could have happened to a younger fellow, but, now we cam blame it on age, I guess. Dan is 71, but that isn’t old anymore.

I never realized someone else besides me goes to a Horse Sale and looks at the people instead of the horses. And a man at that! You’d think it wouldn’t be so, but that’s absolutely all right, I say. Picture this ... Mervin J. Weaver bent down to pick up a dropped pen and there, in front of his eyes, was a pair of real Dutch wooden shoes. (Maybe it was a Dutch Harness Horse sale?) Well, that’s all it took to get the conversation started and it lasted for an hour! Many questions came: “Can you walk normal?” “Yes, Very comfortable”, and on and on. Mervin even got to try them on. So he must have done his peacekeeping work for that day.

our most recent visiting night was with Donnie and Nancy Miller. There was Jr. and Kathy M., the Jr. and Robert Stoltzfuses, John and Mae Bontrager and us (the odd couple … Smile). It was enjoyable, of course, and Kathy served her delicious white sugar cookies. If I break my leg, sure hope she makes me some. or even some of her yummy raisin puffs.

BLooD DRIVe AT Joe’S WINDoW SHoP SATURDAY, MAY 13.

April 27, 2017: Feels like spring has sprung into summer. I love it! But it sure makes the grass grow! Almost can’t keep up with cutting lawns.

Farmers are sowing oats and I see the neighbors have gardens plowed. I have only a small raised garden, but have some peas and lettuce planted.

There are quite s few of our Amish ladies being patients for therapy at Briar Hill. Heard cousin Mrs. Roman Mat Troyer is there. A few weeks ago, the girls and I visited at Briar Hill. It is a very nice facility.

on Monday, April 17, sister Mrs. Albert Sylvia Miller and 2 daughters, Christina Wagner and baby, and Bertha Bontrager and baby came down from Michigan. They spent the afternoon at cousin John and Kathryn Schrocks. Then they spent the evening here, and some of our children came to join them.

on Tuesday morning, the Michigan women and I and sister edna Byler and sister elmina all went to visit our sick niece Mrs. Jonas edna Mae Miller in Troutville, Pa. We returned again that evening.

Amish schools are having their year end picnics. Sawmill Lane School is having theirs this evening, April 28. We have three grandchildren graduating this year.

Hopefully, the rain will hold off until after the picnic as the children will want to play baseball.

Some friends and relatives have been invited to the wedding of widower Melvin Gingerich and Barbara Schrock in Mio, Mich. on Friday May 5. If I can get a way to go along, I want to visit daughter Betty and family for a few weeks. Sister Sylvia and Albert are invited to a wedding there, so I can come from back from Mio with them on May 17.

I spent two days helping out at Sunny Hope School last week … helping with lunch as the main helper had gone to Munfordville, Ky. for a wedding. I plan to help out again next Tuesday. I enjoyed it very much. My, what dedicated teachers they have taking care of those special needs children. They have a beautiful school. They put an addition on last year,

We were glad to hear sister-in-law Mrs. Menno Hershberger of Cashton, Wis. is feeling better after being sick with kidney and liver infections.

Mrs. John Bricker Lizzy has been very sick after having heart surgery. She is now a patient at Briar Hill.

The next blood drive here at Joe’s Window Shop will be on Saturday, May 13.

Bits and Pieces from Long AgoSeptember 1981Middlefield, ohio

From Mrs. elmer J. MillerJoe and Mary Ann Weaver are the proud parents of their fourth son, named William. He

has one sister. It is Mary Ann’s brother Clarence e. Miller who is to be married today at Uria D. J. Millers, north of Mespo.

Also getting married soon is Melvin, son of Widower ervin M. P. Miller and Mary, last single child of Albert and Katie Troyer.

Mrs. Marvin L. Yoder is wearing a cast on her foot. She slipped on the back steps at home and broke a bone at the outside of the foot. They live just south of us at his folks, Lester A. Yoders. She is Amanda, daughter of Mrs. emma Byler, is 35 years old and has a family to care for.

Noah J. Mast and son elmer, 16, were both hurt by their big bull. elmer had brought him into the barn from his stall in the adjoining shed and on the way back from the watering trough, the bull suddenly attacked him, got his horns into his stomach and tore a long gash, so his intestines protruded. He got away, but the animal attacked Noah and had him pinned against the wall. Their younger son, Simon, 14 had to fight the bull with a pitchfork back into his stall. Noah and elmer were both taken to the hospital. elmer was in shock and underwent 2 hours of surgery to close up the wounds. Both small and large intestines were bruised and lacerated. Noah had 2 fractured ribs and expected to come home the next day. Submitted by Katherine Byler

Hello from Amish Crossing CornerBy Sarah Miller

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Greetings from GarrettsvilleBy Rachel Miller

April 30, 2017: Good morning to a sunny morning at 50 degrees. Yesterday, we got up and it was raining. It rained most of the day.

We took a clock and a lamp to Ben Detweiler to fix last night and then spent the evening at son Rays. We brought an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen, as today is his 53rd birthday. Ben’s wife is getting better since spending a little time in the hospital from a stroke.

Tomorrow is May 1st already. Time goes fast. My tomato plants are growing in here. I don’t need more, but can give them to the children.

I put my jelly feeders out again this morning, as I take them in at night. Something was eating the jelly, maybe deer. If the raccoon gets in them, they knock them down.

The orioles came last week. I haven’t

seen humming birds yet. Will look for them next week.

our garden is plowed. Now he has to come and till it. I have strawberries to get out and sweet onions. My early garden is up and radishes about ready to eat. The yard and everything is so lush and green. I love spring.

My daughter Sadie had lots of nice rhubarb. She gave me a bunch. I made rhubarb strawberry pie for Barbara’s lady and a small one for us … also made rhubarb custard pie.

The rose breasted grosbeak are here and chipping sparrows are singing.

When we went to town, I saw fields of yellow mustard. It made me think of when I was a young girl at home and Dad would take the team and wagon and we had to go out and pull the mustard. Now, they just spray it.

April 11. 2017: Hello to all! It is early, some work vans already going by, and the spring peepers singing their melodies I love.

Yesterday was such a perfect Monday laundry day! It gives Tuesday a new burst of energy to have the clothes, etc. put away.

Four of us had a job interview in Garrettsville to care for a lady who, if she lives, will be 103 in May! She’s quite sharp and knows where her things still are in the cupboards and throughout the house.

We visited Sunny Hope School one forenoon … a rewarding experience! Also went to Grandparents Day in orwell School. Twas an interesting day with some game playing. The men and women lined up and the teacher gave an english word. Then, we were to say the German word for it. It was fun to see who was the fastest. There also was a contest of the creative talents of the upper grades who baked a lot of things and we were to taste them and cast our votes.

on Good Friday, many of the Yutzy marrieds were home for supper and the children were outside all evening in the balmy weather. A few little people stayed overnight.

Aunt Sylvia of Mio, Mich. came the 17th along with daughters Christina and Bertha. They each had a baby along, and I had the delight of hosting them here for two nights. In the daytime, they visited kin in Pennsylvania and in Freeport, ohio.

We’ve surely had nice days to get spring work done. Some garden is planted and my peas are up in grow boxes on the deck.

Seems the flowering crab trees and lilacs are more full and beautiful now than in some years.

May God bless you all.

Senior Moments•A woman was called to testify in court. “What’s your age, Ma’am,” the attorney asked.

“And let me remind you, you’re under oath.”“I’m 39 and some months,” she said hesitantly.“Just how many months?” the attorney pressed.In a voice barely above a whisper, she replied, “About 240.”

•Two neighbors were locked in an on-going feud and finally decided to take their case to court.

When their day came, both appeared in front of the judge, arguing about who would go first with her side of the story.

“All right,” said the judge, “I’ll hear the oldest person first.The case was dismissed for lack of testimony.

Howdy from West FarmingtonBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

April 26, 2017: Paper says 80 degrees today and the sun is already coming up so beautiful at 7 a.m.

It’s time to think about planting our big garden. Rudy got a big load of mushroom compost and last night when son Marty was spreading it on the garden, it stank so bad we couldn’t stand it outdoors. even the little children held their nostrils shut and said, “Phew!”

our thoughts are with my brother-in-law Dan J. Hershberger when he goes for surgery for the cancer in his mouth (gums and jawbone). The doctor plans to take a small bone out of his foot and put it in the jaw. May 3 is the date for surgery. They live on 17121 Tavern Road, Middlefield, 44062 if someone wants to send a line of cheer. He is married to sister Linda.

We felt honored to do the dinner here for my first cousin, widower Mels Freeman Miller (his big 70th) on Larson West Road. His daughter Amanda (Feffy) David Miller family booked the dinner for him and it was enjoyable.

This Saturday is the Benefit Dinner in West Farmington Senior Center for Linda Vanhorn who used to have Farmington Hardware (where Robert Detweiler has his now). Some of us were asked to bake, etc. I want to make several cream cheese pecan pies.

In our paper, “Warren Tribune” was a letter that said in 2016 an estimated 90,000 or more Christians worldwide died for their faith. Most of these deaths occurred in the Muslim nations in the Middle east.

ChuckleI noticed that my 60-year-old father seemed to be losing his hearing. When I mentioned

it to my mother, she said, “Things haven’t changed that much. only difference is, before, he didn’t listen; now he can’t.”


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Mom’s DiaryBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Saturday, Apr. 1; All right. I’ll admit it. Today is my 50th birthday. Just last week, I was 20! I don’t know what happened to the other 30 years. It’s mind-boggling.

My parents and brothers and wives picked me up and took me out to eat. We went to Boardman so Sis elizabeth and hubby could come too. They met us there, coming from Carroll County to do so.

Sunday, Apr. 2: We went to church … and then home for a while and back for supper. Today is Katherine’s 17th birthday.

Monday, Apr. 3: A beautiful, sunny day that turned into a rainy evening. Rose edna and Laura both had dentist appointments to fill teeth, so they didn’t talk too much tonight. I actually sewed on a dress today. It took me a while, but I got most of it done.

tuesday, Apr. 4: Grocery Day. Rose edna didn’t work, so she offered to go with me. It was so nice to have someone to help me.

Tonight was our last Parent-teacher meeting for this school term. Betty and Norma are looking forward to summer vacation, and I think I am too!

Wednesday, Apr. 5: Today is Andrew’s 19th birthday. I can hardly believe it. He was my little Cabbage Patch baby … ‘cause he looked like one! (Smile!)

I had a surprise this afternoon. Around 2:30 when all the schoolchildren and teachers came to sing Happy Birthday to me and they presented me with 50+ gifts. They also sang some other songs. It really touched me and made my day.

thursday, Apr. 6: Went to a friend’s house for the day. Twas a dreary, chilly day.

Friday, Apr. 7: Rose edna was home today and sewed up a storm. She’s sewing for some upcoming weddings and has around 15 dresses to make, which includes us all. She’s around half done.

Saturday, Apr. 8: I baked cookies, something I don’t do much of any more. otherwise, it was just a normal Detweiler day!

Sunday, Apr. 9: Home most of the day. I was on my easy chair so long that I worried I was stuck fast! We went to a neighbor’s tonight, then.

Monday. Apr. 10: I went to the doctor today. I seem to be improving slightly. (I wish I could run some races!)

tuesday, Apr. 11: I went to Chardon with Wayne tonight to get some flooring for the upstairs. I had banana bread in the oven and forgot to take it out when we left. When we got home, I had some well-baked bread! Luckily, it was in the cookstove oven, which I had shut off just before leaving.

Wednesday, Apr. 12: I went down to my parents for the day. Sis elizabeth came too and so did sis-in-law Laura.

thursday, Apr. 13: What an action packed day! Katherine brought her two little children here again and Laura brought her six scholars home for lunch and an easter Hunt. Then, to top it all off, my Mom and her friends brought a treat for all the schoolkids.

Friday, Apr. 14: Good Friday. Wayne and the boys didn’t work, so I made

breakfast, or should I say brunch, since it wasn’t very early any more. A nice sunny day, though a bit on the cool side. The dandelions are popping like crazy.

Saturday, Apr. 15: The girls are starting to delve into Spring Cleaning. They did the basement and are doing the upstairs now. Shouldn’t take long at the rate they are going.

Sunday, Apr. 16: easter Day. We went to church and then home to rest. Tonight, we walked to the school playground so Betty and Norma could bat some balls. Some of the neighbor kids came over and joined in.

Monday, Apr. 17: I went to Cousin Idas with Mom and Aunt Betty and her girls, She wanted help with canning some chicken for her daughter elizabeth’s wedding.

tuesday, Apr. 18: I’m still getting birthday cards every day. So far, I have 114. I feel honored.

Wednesday, Apr. 19: Betty and Norma had to take different lunch boxes to school. Anything was oK, so Norma took a laundry basket and Betty took a large vase.

thursday, Apr. 20: Someone sent me a note to be ready to go somewhere at 10:30. It turned out to be some of the church ladies and they took me out to eat. Thanks, ladies!

Friday, Apr. 21: It’s cold again. Katherine did some more painting and I tidied up and mostly took it easy. The girls have the upstairs done and decided to do outside work before doing the main part of the house.

Saturday, Apr. 22: The boys were gone, so we didn’t have to worry about them getting underfoot. I baked, Katherine did laundry, Rose cleaned and organized, and Laura, Betty and Norma mowed the grass.

Sunday, Apr. 23: Wayne was sick this morning, so he couldn’t go to church. Hopefully, it’s just a 24-hour flu.

Monday Apr. 24: Wayne did feel better by last night and went to work this morning. It was totally beautiful today. Laundry dried in a jiffy. The big kids had those tired looking eyes again!

tuesday, Apr. 25: Got up to rain. Betty and Norma were disappointed because they had plans to have a wiener roast at school. It did quit by noon though and the afternoon was nice. So, they got to play ball after all.

Wednesday, Apr. 26: Last day of school! I’m glad for a while! The girls are doing the outside work this week. They’re up on roofs and in the woods … I’m better off not watching!

thursday, Apr. 27: I’ve gotten 125 birthday cards now! Thanks everyone! I’m working on fixing some dresses for Norma. It takes me a long time because my fingers don’t wan to cooperate, but eventually, I’ll get it done. It was nice to have Laura, Betty and Norma here all day.

Friday, Apr. 28: Another beautiful day. Betty and Norma are enjoying being at home, even if they have to help me!

“There is nothing in the world of art like the songs mother used to sing.” ~ Billy Sunday

“Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.” ~ Pearl S. Buck

By Jaime A. Fisher, RN/DoN MCC nurse administrator

on May 2, MCC opened our doors

to medical professionals in our area to remind them of what our facility has to offer. If you think all we do at the Care Center is deliveries, please call me for expansive Care Center education.

The main goals of our open House were: to increase awareness of services offered at MCC; open lines of communication between in our house doctors and personal family doctors; and most importantly, to provide opportunity for professionals interested in expanding options for their Amish patients. This open House taught me that it’s not how many showed up, it's that the right ones did. The open house was a success even before it was hosted. I was personally able to invite many of the doctors, nurses, and staff members directly. opening a professional relationship with each one face to face. It’s easy to say no or that you’re not interested over the phone, or by mail but face to face it’s much harder.

Staffing changes at the Care Center increase patient safety, and nursing availability in regard to direct patient

Major Progress at Middlefield Care Center

“My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” ~ Buddy Hackett

“It is not necessary that whilst I live I live happily; but it is necessary that so long as I live I should live honourably.” ~ immanuel Kant

care. Due to the increase of deliveries we have been able to change our traditional on call staffing to some staffed shifts. The Care Center will continue to provide excellence in patient satisfaction.

Congratulations to the Mast family first patients for the month of April. Thank you for allowing our staff to help you grow your family. We hope you enjoy your family care package.

I hear this all the time: “I didn’t know that about the Care Center” or “I heard about the Care Center but you can’t believe everything you hear." So, if you hear something, and have a question, you can always call me or ask me in person. I know I have said it before, my door is open, my phone is on, and I’m ready to serve. You are not bugging me.

Please consider trying the Care Center. It's a beautiful homey place, with highly trained nurses and nursing assistance to make your stay one to remember.

That’s all folks. Thank you for the best job in the world.

~Labor - the hardest work you will ever love.


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He will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 49 years, Sadie; children, Marie (Robert) Detweiler, Maryellen (Jacob) Miller, Laura Weaver, William (emma) Weaver Jr., emma (Joey) Miller, Harry (Ida) Weaver, David (emma) Weaver; 33 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bill is preceded in death by: his parents; four grandchildren; and three brothers.

Bill’s final resting place is in Weaver Cemetery, West Farmington. online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

Weather has been unusually warm for several weeks, but last Saturday, we had rain followed by cool weather and a heavy frost. Previous to this, we had good prospects for an abundant fruit crop, but today, fruit trees, grapevines and vegetables look cold and dreary.

Fannie Mae Byler (nee troyer), 85 of Mesopotamia, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017 at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield. She was born in Goshen, Indiana on Sept. 22, 1931 to the late edward and Marie (Detweiler) Troyer. Fannie is now reunited with her loving husband of 46 years, eli e. Byler, who died in 2000. She was a member of the old order Amish Church.

She will be greatly missed by siblings, edward (Martha) Troyer, Joseph (Linda) Troyer, Mary (Ben) Byler, edna (Joe) Byler; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Fannie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, eli; brothers, Melvin Troyer, William Troyer, and sister, Catherine Weaver. Fannie’s final resting is in Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia. online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

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J. C. Schlabach is moving his barn today.

A sad accident occurred on Sunday, May 5 at Nelson Ledges, a rocky, picturesque place and a noted picnic resort. on the above day, two boys* aged 14 years old were looking at the rocks and found a 2 pound stick of dynamite and, thinking it was a stick of wood, they threw it against a rock, causing it to explode and instantly killing one of the boys and the other died several hours later.

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Bits and Pieces from the PastBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

A Grandmother … A warm smile, a joy to us always … encouraging wisdom … a comfortable lap.

I’m reading the book “Under His Wings”. It’s about my real grandma who I never saw. She was Mattie (Stutzman) Shetler who married John L. Shetler. She had only one brother, Jonas Stutzman who lived on Nauvoo Road close to where the Stutzmans now live. Mattie died June 15, 1941. Ben Shetler was her baby when she died. She died on the old John Shetler place on Donley Road. Later my Dad and Mom, Noah and Mattie Detweiler, moved there.

My mother was 18 when her mother (Mattie) died. She would often tell us how they could hear her scream with pain while they were picking strawberries. I wish I could remember what was wrong with her.

Grandmother Mattie had a wooden artificial leg, but people told me she was a hard worker and had a big family. The Shetler boys told me that, after her death, their mother’s wooden leg was kept up on the attic. We would never go up and look. They teased us and said it was spooked.

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Greetings From Mobile Services

By Nick Fagan

As we drive through the county, it is exciting see the trees blooming and the flowers starting to sprout from the ground. Spring is in the air. While we really enjoy the season, this year we cannot wait until the summer. That is when the new Bookmobile will hit the road. We can’t wait for you to see it and check it out.

We celebrated National Bookmobile Day on Wednesday, April 12. Did you happen to pick up a coloring sheet of our very own Bookmobile? It was drawn by Shaunna in Mobile Services and we were giving it out throughout the week. For the kids lucky enough to have visited the Bookmobile on April 12, they received a small package of crayons as well.

Geauga County Public Library and the Friends of the Bookmobile also brought Birds of Prey presentations to three schools in March and early April. The presenter was from Lake Metro Parks Wildlife Center where they rehabilitate and return injured animals to the wild. However, sometimes the animals cannot return the wild and become teachers. The students saw four different live birds including an owl, peregrine falcon, and a turkey vulture. I think the vulture was everyone’s favorite. He was huge with a five

and a half foot wingspan, but he sure was not the most attractive bird. We want to thank oak View School, Prairie Lane School, and Phelps Creek School for allowing us to come out and share these birds with their classes.

each issue I would like to highlight books coming to our shelves. People often find strength and faith after going through horrible tragedies. The Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Conn. was one such event. The school shooting left 27 people dead and many others traumatized. “An Unseen Angel: A Mother’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Healing After Sandy Hook” by Alissa Parker explores one mother’s struggle after losing her daughter emelie in the shooting. This is a new book so you may have to place it on hold for you. Simply ask, and we will be happy to reserve it for you. For more information on the Sandy Hook massacre, check out “Newtown: An American Tragedy” By Matthew Lysiak and “Choosing Hope: Moving Forward from Life’s Darkest Hours” by Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, a teacher who saved her class that day in 2012.

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3 cups warm water3 1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 cups Crisco2 tablespoons yeast8 1/2 cups flour1 scant cup sugar2 beaten eggs

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doubledBake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

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2 teaspoons vanillaMix topping ingredients well and frost rolls as soon as they come out of the oven.

Maple Glaze1/2 cup melted butter2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

2 cups powdered sugarMix ingredients until smooth.When rolls are cool, put maple glaze on top (over the sour cream topping.).

Books in ReviewBy Jacquie Foote

“The Wish” by Beverly Lewis was published by Bethany House Publishers, South Bloomington, Minn., copyright 2016.

Most books in the Amish genre hold interesting stories featuring people who seem “real” who just happen to be Amish. In quite a few of these stories a few Deutsch words are thrown in for authenticity, but the Amish in the story are, basically, interchangeable with any Christian englisher of good character. This is not bad, of course. More than a few of the books published lately are at least mildly embarrassing to read, but in an Amish themed novel, you can be pretty sure to find an innocence and a desire for good that is refreshing.

However, being Amish is more than bonnets, beards and buggies , more than doing things the “old fashion way”, more than speaking in a language that sets you apart.

In “The Wish”, Beverly Lewis comes closer to addressing the heart of being Amish than any other novel I have read thus far. And thus, I would call this book one of Mrs. Lewis’ defining works. She addresses the differences among various Amish districts in strictness and how this is handled when an Amish family moves to another district. She makes no bones about the place that prayer and Bible has in the Amish life and is clear in that Amish life is

structured with God being the center and family being next and with community also at the heart.

And Beverly Lewis does it through the story of two Amish girls. Leona Speicher and Gloria Gingerich, who find the sister each has always wanted in the other. But, although Leona’s and Gloria’s families seem very much alike, their hidden differences are profound and Gloria’s family leaves. Years pass without the girls being able to communicate and then, Gloria contacts Leona. With the Gingerich family living the englisch life, Gloria has begun to feel neither one thing nor the other. She is compelled to examine exactly what it means to “be Amish” and to “be englisch” so she can know what to do with her life.

Through a very well written, engrossing story, the book makes it clear why Amish have adult baptism, what a Bishop or Minister does, how Amish try to help each other with spiritual problems and the important place prayer has in their everyday life. Yet, it is not an overly serious work; the people in the story are too real for that and to full of an intriguing joy.

To say Beverly Lewis is an accomplished storyteller is to put it lightly. Her awards are many and well earned. Her works also are many and none more worthy of reading than this one.

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Spring … and Rhubarb is King!Rhubarb Cream PieBy Fannie WengerdSubmitted by Sarah Miller

2 tablespoons real butter2 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups rhubarb, diced2 egg yokes, beaten1 cup sugar1/2 cup cream1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugarPinch of salt

Melt butter in 2 quart saucepan.Add rhubarb, 1 cup sugar and water. Cook slowly until rhubarb is tender.Combine rest of ingredients and add to pan of cooked rhubarb. Cook until thick.Pour into baked pie shell.Cool and top with whipped cream or Cool Whip.

Rhubarb BarsBy Mrs. Marion (Clara) BontragerSubmitted by Sarah Miller

Stir together:2 tablespoons corn starch1 /2 cup water

Then add:3 cups rhubarb, cut upDash of salt1 1/2 cups sugarDash of cinnamon

Cook until thick and rhubarb us done. Cool and then add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Crust:1 1/2 cups oatmeal3/4 cups oleo1 1/2 cups flour1 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cups nuts.Mix and press 3/4 of the resulting crumbs in bottom of 9x13 inch loaf pan.Add rhubarb mixture and sprinkle rest of crumbs on top.Bake at 30 degrees.

Rhubarb JuiceSubmitted by Rachel Miller

4 pounds of rhubarb, cut up4 quarts of waterCook the rhubarb in the water until very soft. Then strain.

To the rhubarb fluid add: *2 cups sugar1 can pineapple juice1 can orange juice

You can add 7Up when you are ready to serve the juice.(* You can buy juice with both pineapple and orange in it. RM)

To Can RhubarbSubmitted by Rachel Miller

. Wash and cut unpeeled stalks into 1-inch pieces.. Measure and add 1/2 to 1 cup sugar for each quart of rhubarb. Mix well and let stand 3 – 4 hours.. Heat rhubarb mix slowly to boiling. Hold at full boil for 30 seconds.. Pack into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.. Adjust caps and process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Other DelightsDandelion Flowers

Submitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler

Pick nice yellow dandelion (flowers only).Wash them.Roll them in beaten eggs or milk, then flour.Fry them in butter.

Molasses CookiesSubmitted by Katherine Byler

1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 baking molasses1 cup syrup1 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup sour milk with 2 teaspoons baking soda added3 additional teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon cinnamon7 cups flourMix all ingredients well and chill dough thoroughly.Form cookies and bake at 350 degrees until done.

Frosting1 cup Crisco1 bag powdered sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla1/4 cup milkCombine all ingredients. Beat until very smooth.Frost cooled cookies.

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