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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 4 No. 18 February 13, 2013

Next issue Plain Country– Mar 6. Submission deadline–Mon., Feb 18. Advertising deadline–Feb. 22. Please send the information to share to Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062,

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Warmth in the ColdBy Ellen Hershberger

On Nov.15, 2005, my Mother, Sadie Hershberger, died on her sister Emma’s birthday. This year, on Jan. 26, Aunt Ellen Detweiler died. It was her sister Sara’s birthday. It was winter cold both times.

But a nice memory we have was at mother’s grave. It was so very cold, with wind blowing hard. Sister and I were standing next to each other and, suddenly, someone wrapped a big heavy blanket around our backs. How that helped!

WinterBy Barbara Ann Detweiler

Winter has always been one of my favorite seasons. When I was younger, I always enjoyed sledding and skating, then drinking hot chocolate to warm up.

These days, my preference is to sit by the fire with a good book.

Mid-winter MemoriesBy Rachel Miller

This snow and cold weather makes me think of when our children were young and we lived on Nauvoo Road. We had a creek in our pasture that went under the bridge into David S. Miller’s pasture. When it froze, they had lots of fun ice skating with the neighbor children. We also had a hill there and they would go down with sleds and onto the creek. They also hitched up the pony to the sleds and one would ride the pony and give the others rides. They did the same with skis!

Winter MornBy Kathryn Detweiler

It’s blowin’ snow and ten below.It’s time I should get up and go.But then it’s such a blessed bliss,To stay in bed at times like this,Beneath the covers, snug and warm.And just ignore the howling storm.It would be good if I awoke,And barnyard chores would be a joke,Then I wake my better half,Tell her through her sleeping bliss,Just what the situation is.It’s blowin’ snow and ten below!What time it is I do not know.It’s late to my best estimatin’,Because of all my hesitatin’. And then my ever-lovin’ dear,Speaks quite unkindly in my ear.So I set forth to chore although…It’s blowin’ snow and ten below!

In the Deep Midwinter

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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Publisher: the FONTANEllE group inc v Editorial Coordinators: Jacquie Foote, Joe and Sarah Miller

Staff Writers: Katherine M. Byler, Barbara Ann Detweiler and Donnie MillerContributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, Ellen Hershberger,

Rachel Miller, linda Weaver and Susan YoderMailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062

Phone: 440-632-0782 v 440-834-8900 v Fax: 440-834-8933Published Every Three Weeks – Free of Charge

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In Memoriam

WANTEDfor our next issuePlease write in and share some . . .-School news-Benefits to be held after Mar 6-Favorite recipes with maple syrup-Bits and Pieces from the past*

-Sugaring Memories-Tell Us a Story Information for next edition must be received by Feb. 18 to be included. Send to: Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062*If it is not included in our next issue, it will be included in a future issue.

Happy Birthday!!Feb.13 lonnie Kuhns (Marks) (3)Feb.13 Christopher Yutzy (14)Feb.14 Marlin Yutzy (13)Feb.17 Wayne V. Hershberger (17)Feb.18 Maria C. Byler (11)Feb.18 Robbie Miller (Sam) (2)Feb.18 Kathryn Slabaugh (John Sr.)Feb.19 Erwin Gingerich IIIFeb.19 Mrs. (Adam) leah Byler (40)Feb.20 Noah Yutzy III (16)Feb.21 Esther lou MillerFeb.22 Rosanna (Mrs. Delbert) KurtzFeb.22 John A. Kurtz (62)Feb.22 Mrs. Alma MillerFeb.23 Wayne Mullet (Al) (9)Feb.23 Kenny Miller (Sam) (3)Feb.23 Barbara Yutzy (17)Feb.24 Urie Byler Jr.Feb.25 Maria Mullet (Freeman) (1)Feb.25 Mrs. (Jacob) Marlene Byler (26)Feb.27 Edna Mae Mullet (Freeman) (9)Feb.27 Ervin Yutzy (9)March 1 Joseph W. Byler Sr. (65)March 4 Sara Jane (Mrs. Marty) Mast (40)March 5 Tillie Bender

Belated BirthdayJan. 31 Michael Miller (Rob) (1)Jan. 31 Mary Beth Yoder (1)Feb. 2 Jeremy C. Byler (9)Feb. 4 Bill F. Mullet (38)Feb. 5 Katie Mae Yoder (23)Feb. 6 Freeman E. Mullet (62)Feb. 6 Sarah Miller (lester) (23)Feb. 6 Mrs. laura BylerFeb. 7 Jeremy (Al) Miller (4)Feb. 7 Jacob Miller (14)Feb. 8 Emma Miller (lester) (13)Feb. 8 Erma Miller (lester) (13)Feb. 8 Mrs. Kathy DetweilerFeb. 8 Melvin M. Hershberger (75)Feb. 9 Sam Tina Miller (25)Feb. 9 Adam (Al) Miller (7)Feb. 9 Allen Yoder (23)Feb. 10 lorianne Weaver (Bob) (13)Feb. 11 Robert l. Hershberger

Correction …Jan. 12 birthday was Nora (not Norma) Mae

Happy AnniversaryDan and Katie Kurtz married Jan. 31, 1974 (39 years!)

In Memory of:Freeman and Ida BylerDad (Freeman): born March 15, 1917, died Sept. 24, 1991Mom (Ida): born March 18, 1917, died March 4, 2009Still loved and dearly missed by your family.

Children’s Immunization ClinicsGeauga County General Health District hosts local children’s immunization clinics.

Immunizations for children and adolescents are free of charge for all Geauga County residents regardless of income. For non-Geauga residents, there is a $5 fee per child, per visit.MIDDLEFIELD CLINICS n Second Wednesday, Mar 13, 9 to 11:30 a.m. n Third Wednesday, Feb 20, 9 to 11:30 a.m. n Third Thursday, Feb 21, 3 to 6 p.m.Clinics will be held at St. lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east).

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINICn Wednesday, Mar 27, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road.

In This Issue ...Bits and Pieces from the Past ..........................06Bookmobile News ...............................................06Books in Review .................................................. 06Children’s Immunization Clinics .................... 02Coffee Break with Sue ........................................05From Our Schools ................................................07Greetings from Garrettsville ............................03Greetings from the Plain Community ..........06Happy Birthdays ................................................. 02Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ................03Hello from Huntsburg ........................................08In Memoriam.........................................................02Howdy from West Farmington .......................05Katherine’s Korner ...............................................08lines by linda .......................................................05local Amish Business Directory .....................09Mom’s Diary ...........................................................04Nutrient Dense Gardening ...............................06Parkman Pathways ..............................................08Recipes ....................................................................07Wanted ....................................................................02Words from Windsor ...........................................09

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Sara H. Miller, died Jan. 8, 2013. She was born March 31, 1937, daughter of Dan and Emma Hostetler. She is married to Joe Milo Miller. Burial was at Nauvoo Road Cemetery.

Nancy H. Yoder (nee Yoder), 32, of West Farmington, entered eternal rest Jan.17, 2013 at Heather Hill Care Community after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 7, 1980 to Homer H. and Martha Yoder. Nancy married Aden Ray Yoder on June 22, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

She will be missed by her loving husband; daughter, Marcia Yoder; parents; siblings, lester (Rosa) Yoder, Homer Jr (Kathryn) Yoder, laura (Robbie) Mast, Paul (Regina) Yoder, Wayne Yoder, Willy Yoder, Matthew Yoder; maternal grandparents, lester and Sara Hostetler; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Nancy is preceded in death by: her paternal grandparents, Homer and Nannie Yoder.

Nancy’s final resting place is in Clark Road Cemetery in West Farmington. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

Daniel S. Fisher, 90 of Huntsburg passed away Jan. 22, 2013 at his residence. He was born Nov. 30, 1922 in Middlefield, son of Sam J. and Ella D. (Miller) Fisher. He married Mattie W. Byler Jan. 26, 1943. They were married 60 years before she died Jan. 24, 2004. Daniel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

He will be missed dearly by his friends and family; sons, Ervin (Naomi), John, Allen (Ada), Dan Jr., Bill (Elma), and Sam (Emma); daughters, Malinda (Freeman) Miller and Ella Fisher; two special granddaughters, Christina and Rebecca; 39 grandchildren; 111 great grandchildren; one great -great granddaughter; two sisters; and one brother; several nephews and nieces; and special niece and nephew Bob Mullet and Ella Mullet. He is preceded in death by his wife Mattie; his parents; one grandson; three brothers; and two sisters.

Daniel’s final resting place is at South Hayes Cemetery. Online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.

Betty, My Sister(A Winter Birthday)

Betty, my sister,Cute and small.Oh, she is loved,By one and by all!

She had a birthday,Just yesterday.And she was allowed,To play all day.

She is now 9,And getting old.She’s very happy …That’s what I was told!

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Tales From the Bookstore

A woman stopped by our customer-service desk and asked me for a copy of the book that has Jesus in it. After much back-and-forth, I determined that she wanted the Bible.

After searching for a particular book on dinosaurs in the science section without luck, a customer looked to me for help. She showed me a piece of paper with the title written on it: Thesaurus.

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Ellen and son Albert.Bringing lunch up on Wednesday

were Kathryn Wengerd and Ida Mae Hershberger. Thanks girls!!

Saturday, Jan. 26 we had the Maple Syrup Producers meeting

here with lunch being served to 100 people. Will be more

on that in the next issue.Bishop Melvin Yoder

was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 30 after

being found passed out on the side walk. Have no details,

yet. (later …reports on Melvin are blood clots on both lungs, and

also a mass on one lung. Our thoughts and prayers with the family.)

Saturday morning and it’s snowing and looks like an all dayer! We are expecting brothers Albert and Perry, nephews John Ray and laban to arrive this afternoon from Tennessee. They will stay with grandpa tomorrow while we go to church. leaving for home probably Sunday evening.

We are sorry to hear Mrs. Jake (Sara) Yoder of Burton-Windsor Rd. is in the hospital after having a stroke.

I found out this morning ice under the snow is slick!! like they say “it’s not the fall that hurts, it’s the sudden stop!”. This time I DIDN”T BREAK MY ARM!

Well, folks I might have to cut this short as I have other duties calling. Everybody stay warm and healthy. There is still much flu around. Sister-in -law Clara Hershberger still has a bad cough, after having the flu.

You all have a good week.

Chuckle=========== If I can lose 50

pounds, I’ll be down to the weight I never

thought I’d be up to.

Already the last day of January … And winter is back. Which seems more normal for this time of the year.

Seven funerals in our community this year, with the last one beinq my oldest living sister. She died on my birthday, Jan. 26, and the funeral was on Tuesday, Jan. 29. My three sisters from Mio, Michigan, brother Menno from Wisconsin and brother Melvin and Mattie and sister Emma and Andy Weaver from Jasper, New York were able to come for the funeral. Also able to come were many nieces and nephews from Wisconsin, New York and Pennsylvania, son-in-law Albert and Betty Schmucker, grandson and grand-daughters from Kentucky. Also, son Jake and Fannie and children and grandchildren from Cashton, Wisconsin came. A big funeral.

Ellen and Bill were married for 71 years.

Grandpa John J . Miller hasn’t been feeling too good the last two weeks. He had a light heart attack. We have oxygen for him and that is helping . Son John Jr. visited with him on Tuesday, coming along with the Michigan folks who came down for the funeral. Grandson

Matthew and Betty stayed the night last night, as grandpa had a rough night Wednesday. Thanks Matt and Betty.

We had quite a few visitors yesterday, which grandpa enjoyed. His brother Jonas and Susie and Robert and Nancy Miller were among the visitors as were Saloma Miller and daughters Ada Saloma, Mary

Hello from the Amish Crossing CornerBy Sarah Miller

Greetings from GarrettsvilleBy Rachel Miller

Jan. 24, 2013: Time to write my letter for the Plain Country. We have 12 degrees now; it was up to 21 degrees this afternoon. This morning at 5 a.m., we had 10 degrees and at 7 a.m., we had 7 degrees.

We drove to Garrettsville as we had doctor appointments in the early forenoon. We are having winter now. The temperature was down to 1 degree yesterday morning and has been under 10 degrees the last several days and has sometimes been windy. But it’s nice and warm in the house.

Barbara worked today, came home, had supper and then went to Garrettsville to clean offices. We had French toast and sausage tonight. Marvin Byler butchered pigs and was selling whole hog sausage. We got some and it’s so good! Delicious!

I did laundry this afternoon when we came home from town and hung it in the basement.

On Feb. 15, there is a benefit and silent auction at the Nelson Community House for Seth Millers, to help pay taxes.

There’s been lots of colds and flu around. Ivan and Barbara both had it last week. They were quite sick a couple days.

Barbara couldn’t go to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They are better now but still cough some.

last Saturday was the funeral of Mrs. Aden Yoder who died of cancer. She was a young mother. They have one daughter, 11 years old.

Also a week ago last Sunday was the funeral of Jacob Miller, 59, a special boy.

Marty M. Millers have left for Florida for a couple months. It’s nice for him, as he can’t get around with his chair in the snow. But the way the Budget sounds, they are about full in Pinecraft. There’s a cute poem in the Budget about the Pinecraft Circus.

last week was also the funeral of a dear friend, Joe Sara Miller. She lived in Kentucky with her daughter the last two years. She was brought up for the funeral and buried in the Nauvoo Road Cemetery beside her husband. She had a lot of health issues, and we wish her sweet rest.

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Sunday, Jan. 13: It was warm this morn, 58 degrees. We went to church without coats. I actually walked, though it took a while and I almost wished I hadn’t. It was about a half of a mile. After church, Katherine went home, hitched up the pony and came and gave me a ride home.

Monday, Jan. 14: I took the leftover ham from Saturday and canned soup with it. I also did laundry. So that was a real accomplishment for me.

Tuesday, Jan. 15: Our neighbor laura (Mrs. Reuben) Detweiler had a kidney transplant last week, so Wayne and I walked over tonight to see how she’s doing. She looks good and is doing well.

Wednesday, Jan. 16: I went down to my parents for the day. Sister Elizabeth and my sisters-in-law were there also. We overheard Norma telling Betty she feels sorry for the snowmen when they melt away.

Thursday, Jan. 17: It’s starting to snow and getting colder. I’m ready for it!

Friday, Jan. 18: January if flying by. I did laundry while Rose Edna cleaned.

Saturday, Jan. 19: Rose Edna sewed while I baked and did odds and ends. Norma went to a baby-sitting job with laura, so it was very quiet around here!

Sunday, Jan. 20: We went to a neighboring church, than to visit friends afterwards.

Monday, Jan. 21: It started snowing and accumulated fast. Winter is here at last! The children love it.

I went to our church ladies’ gift exchange. A little late for Christmas, but enjoyable anyhow!

Tuesday, Jan. 22: It didn’t go above 12 degrees today. Brrrr! This is hibernating weather. The school kids had to bundle up with scarves, gloves, etc. and Wayne and the boys got out the hand and toe warmers.

Andrew started with sore throat, headache and feels yucky.

Betty and Norma were reading their baby memory books and they got a kick out of some things they did and said when they were younger.

Wednesday, Jan. 23: Some of my cousins, Aunt Betty and Mom came for the day. Twas a fun day.

Betty can’t wait until tomorrow and is constantly saying so. She got a bit huffy after everyone kept asking why. She told me, “No one remembers my birthday!!”

Thursday, Jan. 24: Betty got up and, not five minutes later, said, “See! No one remembered my birthday!” So I sang happy birthday to her which made her smile.

She is now 9 years old. We celebrated tonight with ice cream and cake and I gave her a couple new books as a gift.

Friday, Jan. 25: Another busy day of cleaning and laundry.

Saturday, Jan. 26: Katherine kept Betty and Norma occupied most of the day. They helped with some housework and then colored in their coloring books for a few hours.

Sunday, Jan. 27: I walked to church again but took it slowly. My feet seem to want to get worse again. They hurt quite a bit today.

Monday, Jan. 28: Rose Edna’s driver didn’t show up this morning because of the icy roads, so she did laundry and housework.

Tonight, Katherine and I went to sister-in-law Maria’s stamping up demonstration.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: Very warm today. I went to get groceries and didn’t even need a coat.

I bought myself some shoes that are supposed to be more comfortable for my feet. The children wrinkled up their noses at the looks of them.

Wednesday, Jan. 30: I went over to laura’s to see how she is since her kidney transplant. She is doing very well and just needs to build up her strength.

Thursday, Jan. 31: Cold this morning!

The schoolchildren are practicing for the annual Spelling Bee in February. laura and Katherine went to a practice bee tonight.

Friday, Feb. 1: We got up this morning to cold (15 degrees) and lots of snow.

I made supper for neighbor Reuben, laura and family tonight. So I had a busy day. It was enjoyable.

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Howdy from West FarmingtonBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

Jan. 28, 2013: As I look out of my window at the whirling snow, my chairs seem twice as cozy. Tis a

relaxing time of year to read, munch popcorn, look through seed catalogues and think of spring.

Church is here tomorrow for us over at son Martys house. We furnish the meal. Rudy was in the hospital nine days and has two big oxygen tanks. He is on oxygen and on $1000 worth of prescription medicine. His breathing was poor, had double pneumonia … on the top of the lungs, too. Hopefully, he’ll be back to normal in a few weeks.

Nurses at St. Joseph hospital said all beds were full. They had to treat some people with antibiotics in the Emergency Room and send them home. They told us it was the biggest flu epidemic they can remember … and people got so sick!

Dan (Mels) Detweiler was brought into the hospital when he passed out in church at the dinner table. He had also passed out a few times before. The doctors took tests for two days and could not find his problem. Sara says she feels pretty good.

Am also wondering what Paul Byler found out at St. Joseph Hospital. We met them there when he was taking tests. He was a sick man. He got married not too long ago to Widow Crist Mary here on 534.

A dear, precious friend, Mrs. Aden Nancy Yoder passed away since I wrote my last letter. She was at Heather Hill Nursing Home where she was lovingly cared for by her husband Aden and parents Homer and Martha Yoder and other family members. She was fighting the battle of cancer for two years and all was done that loving hands could do. They have one daughter, Marcia (11). Aden’s parents are Preacher Joe and Betty Yoder of Kentucky. let’s remember them with mail and prayers, 4500 Clark Road., West Farmington, Ohio, 44491.

lester Hostetler, Grandfather of Aden Nancy passed out Friday while at Homers and was unable to attend the funeral. He had the flu.

My writing is poor as I’m trying to function with one good eye and one bad eye. Had cataract surgery 2 weeks ago on the left eye and scheduled Monday for cataract surgery on my right eye. Can’t wear my glasses. Hopefully, after Monday, my vision will be 100 percent.

Big puffy snowflakes are coming down looking like cotton balls. So the paths I shoveled out are all covered again!

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Lines by LindaBy linda Weaver January 26, 2013:

Here it is, already the last weekend in January. The days just slip away, it seems. And, with this extremely cold weather we’ve been having, we don’t mind if they pass quickly.

Another funeral! This week it was of Dan S. Fisher (90), from up on Durkee Rd. He had his home with his son Allens and had not been well since Thanksgiving when he had pneumonia.

We had out belated Christmas with Jakes siblings last night at Fred and Barbara Hostetlers. They take care of her folks lana and Emma Weaver who are both not well. Bert and lena Weaver were also able to be there, coming from Cochranton, Pa along with John and Mary Troyer and daughter Sally, Roy and Esther Bontrager, Eli and Kathryn Weaver, Jake and I and our daughter Sara Jane Mast. Fred’s daughter Esther and David Troyer and son Billy Ray also joined us. We had snacks and a Chinese gift exchange. It was nice to all be together again.

The menfolk are working in the woods again today up on Ireland Rd., getting things ready for sugaring. It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already.

Visiting with Mrs. Henry (Mary) Shrock on Tuesday were linda Troyer, Mary Slabaugh, Jenny Byler, Ida Bontrager and the writer. Mary is 90 and lives with her 4 daughters. Sarah was the only daughter home that day. Her daughter-in-law David Marie also joined us for a while. Mary is always cheerful and enjoys visitors. She gets around in a wheelchair.

David Jr. and leona Fisher sold their house in West Farmington area and are living in the shop here at her parents the Marvin Detweilers’, giving us another church family (which we need more of ).

Bill M. Bylers’ church is at their house (Bill and Sally’s) for Steven and Shirley Byler tomorrow. They will have a belated Christmas gathering after lunch for the church families with snacks and singing.

Coffee Break With SueBy Susan YoderJan. 24, 2012:

We are enjoying some nice winter days … or, should I say “normal” winter days with cold and snow. Much healthier weather, I should think, than that 50s and 60s we’ve had.

On Tuesday, sis Betty, Mom and I spent the day at Aunt lydia Kurtz’s. Her daughters also joined us. She is doing pretty well these days. She will be 83 on March 21 (lord willing.)

On Sunday, when we had church here, levi Jr. (Steff) was telling me who his secret friends were last year. Whenever someone gives him something, he’ll say they “did him a favor” and makes you guess what he got. He goes to Metzenbaum workshop. Then, too, he’ll make you guess how many of something he made or did and how much his paycheck was. He can be quite the talker.

We were all saddened when Crist Martha (Miller) got some bad news again. We are all hoping and praying that some more chemo will help her. We were glad she could join us when we church ladies recently gathered at Mel Emma Raber’s.

Norm and I visited his Aunt Neil Schmucker Betty who’s at Heather Hill for therapy. She wasn’t too happy after finding out she has to stay another week. She had been in the hospital a week and, at rehab for three more weeks. She has COPD and also had pneumonia. She should be home at this printing. Her address is 5223 Donley Road., Middlefield, 44062. Send her lines of cheer!

Till next time! Stay warm!!

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In human saliva, studies show that if we can keep our PH (without manipulation) at 7.4 we have a strong enough immune system to fight off colds and flu and to avoid degenerative diseases. Whew! This is huge.

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Bookmobile NewsBy Jane Attina

Greetings from bookmobile!It seems the weather is most always a

hot topic here in Geauga County. As I am writing this last week in January, it sure has been a strange one indeed. With snow last week and temperatures in the balmy 60’s for the last couple of days I have had to keep anassortment of jackets handy! Today it was the rain coat but I hear that tomorrow I will be needing a winter coat and mittens again.

People talk about climate change, but personally I believe the earth is ever changing just as it has for the last four billion years or so. later this week, on Feb. 2, I will be interested to hear what the groundhog predicts. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.

Here’s hoping for an early spring!Things To Know About February:

February is Parent leadership Month.The first Friday in February is ‘Go

Red For Women’ day - wearing red shows support for fighting women’s cancer.

There were originally two presidential holidays, but they merged George Washington’s and Abraham lincoln’s birthdays together for one holiday.

February is also Black History Month, often used to celebrate the accomplishments of George Washington Carver and Martin luther King, Jr.

February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.

The two zodiac signs for the month of February are Aquarius (Jan. 2 to Feb. 18) and Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20).

Chances are if you have been to the bookmobile lately you have seen a new face on board. We are happy to have Douglas as our new bookmobile driver/clerk. He has been out on a variety of days and is learning the neighborhood routes and getting to know the library patrons. Doug is married and has two grown sons. He retired last year and was looking for something to help occupy his time. When asked how he likes his new job, he answers...”I love it!” Say hello next time you are on board.

Authors and dinners....... I see something in common here. It takes time to plan, shop and prepare a family meal but doesn’t take long to devour it and then wistfully think about the next delicious dinner. Having a favorite author

is somewhat similar. You wait for the next book to come out and then finally it is in your hands. You read sometimes into the late hours of the evening having difficulty putting down the book. You think about what has transpired and can hardly wait to get back to the story. The characters become real in your mind and sometimes it’s as though they are your neighbors. This is a good author indeed!

Karen Kingsbury is a top favorite who seems to fall right into this category. It is a good thing she writes them as fast as she does, though sometimes it still just doesn’t seem fast enough!

Her new book titled The Chance comes out in March and tells the story of Ellie and Nolan. When they were kids, they put letters they had written to each other in a metal box, buried it beneath an oak tree, and vowed to return 11 years later. Now Ellie is a poverty-stricken single mom, and Nolan is an NBA star. Will their reunion heal their hearts---and restore their faith?

Karen Kingsbury is one of the authors on our auto holds list so make sure to sign up for this program and you will find out sooner than later what happens to Ellie and Nolan!

Forms are readily available on the bookmobile for your convenience. We have also printed off a large amount of request forms. Please feel free to take these forms to write down the books you want us to order.

Please make sure to put your name, the day and bookmobile stop you go to, and your barcode. This really helps us get the materials to the right person in a timely manner.Other new books coming in March:

“The House That love Built” by Beth Wiseman.

“Sweet Sanctuary” by Kim Vogel Sawyer.

“Truth-Stained lies” Moonlighter Series #1 by Terri Blackstock.

“The Guardian” Home to Hickory Hollow Series #3 by Beverly lewis.

“A Cowboy at Heart” Amish of Apple Grove Series #3 by lori Copeland, Virginia Smith

“A Place to Belong” Wild West Wind Series #3 by lauraine Snelling.

“Katie’s Journey to love” Emma Raber’s Daughter Series #2 by Jerry S. Eicher.

“Rosa’s land” Western Justice Series #1 by Gilbert Morris.

“The Silence of Winter” Discovery Series #2 by Wanda E. Brunstetter.

Happy reading from the bookmobile!

Books in ReviewBy Jacquie Foote

“Huck” by Janet Elder was published by Random House, Inc., New York, copyright 2011.

Only the best written true stories hold that perfect blend of details that allow for the story to be real and interesting enough to keep you reading. “Huck” is such a book. It is the story of Rich and Janet, a busy, young, professional, New York City couple and their son, Michael, the story of the boy’s relentless campaign for a dog, and the story of how the mother’s serious illness sets in motion a transforming change in their lives.

Michael was 4 when he first started dreaming of and asking for a dog. When he was 11, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She knew she faced a hard fight, one that would impact her husband and, even more, her son. To give the whole family, Michael especially, something happy and hopeful to concentrate on, the Elders announced to him on this twelfth birthday that they were getting a dog. During the months of Janet’s chemo treatments, the family planned and prepared for their new pet.

They found their puppy on a website, falling in love with an auburn color poodle pup Michael named Huck (after Mark Twain’s character Huckleberry Finn). They contacted the breeders and a few weeks later their 3-month poodle pup arrived by plane in a small red crate that sported a hand-written note reading, “Please do Not Open. I Am Quick”.

Huck was a success and, although not “dog people” the family set about learning to care for their new little friend.

By March, when Huck was 8 months old, the family arranged for a vacation to Florida to celebrate Janet’s return to health and to give their son his dear wish to go to the New York Yankee training camp. They decided it would be best not to take Huck. He was left with Janet’s sister Barbara and her family who lived in Ramsey, New Jersey … a town as small as New York City is large. Barbara, Dave and their children were “dog people” and Huck had met them once before, briefly, at Christmastime.

The day after the Elders arrived in Florida, they received a phone call from Barbara; Huck had run off and they hadn’t been able to find him.

The rest of the book … which is most of it … tells of the lessons the Elders learn about small town people and a frightened, confused puppy. The Elders learn to be not only “dog people” but also “people people”.

Janet Elder’s book contains not only a story always interesting, and sometimes gripping, it also contains the best outline of what to do if your dog is lost that I’ve ever seen in one place before. “Huck” is written at a 7th to 8th grade level.

Once again it is time for a letter for the Plain Country. I’m late as usual, but I promise to do better this new year.

Tomorrow, this community will have its seventh funeral since the new year. Ellen Detweiler, wife of Bill, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26. Ellen lived until she was 90 years, 2 months and 19 days old. Survivors are her husband Bill, six sons and six daughters (one daughter deceased).

Our snow and cold weather is running down the ditches this morning, making room for more snow.

Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie Miller

Does it sound like I’m ready for spring? YOU BET!! Guess I have a good case of cabin fever.

A lot of flu among the community this winter season. This is really hard on the elderly and the young children! I am a big believer in getting a flu shot. I also received the pneumonia vaccine, and so far have escaped it.

Jake W. Byler underwent surgery for a hiatus hernia and missed church a few times. Jake had a lot of pain and was on oxygen at home during recovery. Yesterday, Jan. 27, he was able to be in church and is recovering quite well.

Boring RequestThe customer ordering a floral

arrangement from my shop was giving me very specific guidelines. “Nothing fragrant,” she instructed. “Nothing too tall or too wild. And no bright colors, please. My house is decorated in beige and cream. Here is a wallpaper sample.” She handed me a plain square of tan-colored paper.

“Your name?” I asked.“Mrs. Bland,” the woman replied.

Relaxing LocationWhile my parents were making their

funeral arrangements, the cemetery salesman pointed out a plot that he thought they would like. “You’ll have a beautiful view of the swan pond,” he assured them.

Dad wasn’t sold: “Unless you’re including a periscope with my casket, I don’t know how I’m going to enjoy it.”

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Recipesfrom the neighbors

From Our SchoolsWindsor Mills SchoolSubmitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler

The fifth and seventh graders at Windsor Mills School were given writing assignments. We printed a few in our last issue. Here are a few more. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

The Craziest DreamBy Esther Byler, Grade 7

I had the craziest dream the other night. I dreamed that I was camping deep in The Big Woods with a few of my friends, Katie and Katherine. When we finally went to sleep at 6 in the morning, I dreamed I heard a skrich-scratch outside our tent. The door of the tent was partly open. It was a humungous wild cat.

When it found its way in, it stood there and looked at us with the fiercest claws, teeth and eyes I ever saw. Every time I moved, it moved a little toward me. I never thought of bringing Dad’s gun with me.

Then it took a daring leap and landed on me. I dared not move one step, then, when I screamed, its claws scratched me all over. It stood on my stomach about an hour. Then we all started banging hands and feet together and screaming, it jumped off of me and stood in the doorway. I was NEVER so scared in my whole life. Then I started screaming once more.

When I woke up, nothing was there except those two girls sitting there and laughing at me! Well … I’m glad, glad, glad, glad, GlAD it’s not one bit true!

The Craziest DreamBy Katie Byler, Grade 7

I had the craziest dream the other night. It seemed real. I dreamed that I was taking a walk with one of my friends. We were in the deeeep daaaark woods. It was growing darker. We were having so much fun, we didn’t even notice.

All at once, we heard a scream. “let’s g-go h-home.” Said Ester. Her teeth were chattering with fright.

“Yes, let’s.” I said.“B-b-but which w-way is home?” asked Ester.“Yikes! We are lost.” I said.Once again we heard a scream. This time it was much closer than last time. Where

shall we go? We were scared to death. (Well, almost.) Then we heard leaves crackling and twigs breaking. Something was coming toward us.

All of a sudden there were some glowing eyes in front of us. We tried to scream, but absolutely couldn’t. We started to run as fast as we could. We didn’t know that there was a cliff in front of us.

All of a sudden, we were falling down – down – down ----.I opened my eyes and I was in my own bed. I held as still as I could for fear the eyes

would get me. I couldn’t sleep the rest of the night.That was the scariest pretend dream I ever had.

The SheriffBy Mary lynn Hostetler, Grade 7

I’m the sheriff. Most of the time it’s pretty quiet around this town, but let me tell you about the time that … when a man broke out of jail.

We had to chase him down the road, over a bridge, back up the hill, then into the woods. Then we lost sight of him, so had to go back and get out dogs.

By the time we got back, it was almost dark. But we didn’t give up; we kept on looking for him. We had to use flashlights to see where the dogs were going.

By midnight, we still didn’t find him. Then, finally, we saw him climbing down from a tree. The dogs started barking and the man started running. We lost sight of him again, but we still could see his tracks in the mud.

We ended up out by 528. Then we got hold of his arm, but his arm was slippery, so we lost him again.

Finally, he slipped and tripped over a stump. Then we got him and he was all muddy. We got him and hand cuffed him and took him to jail.

By the time we got home and had our showers, it was 4 a.m. So we didn’t get any sleep.

Shady Lane SchoolSubmitted by Barbara Ann Detweiler

The annual Eighth Grade Spelling Bee will be held on Feb. 15 at Shady lane School.

Dip for ApplesSubmitted by Rachel Miller

1/2 stick butter3/4 cup brown sugar1 pint sour creamApples

Melt together butter and brown sugar. Add sour cream and mix well.Peel apples and cut in wedges. Dip and eat.(Very delicious winter treat!)

Evergreen SaladSubmitted by Rachel Miller

8-ounce package pistachio pudding mix11-ounce tub of cottage cheese (small curd)20-ounces crushed pineapple, drained1 cup chopped nutsWhipped cream to taste

Combine all ingredients except the nuts in a 4 cup bowl.Stir to blend well. Refrigerate for several hours.Just before serving, garnish with the chopped nuts.

Here is a good recipe for Old Fashion Chicken SoupSubmitted by Jacquie Foote

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 medium onion, chopped1 /2 cup carrots, chopped1 /2 cup celery, sliced thin2 cups corn1 quart chicken broth1 quart waterSalt and pepper to taste

Chicken Soup for BOTH cold and flu …It goes back long, long before grandmother! A good steaming

bowl of chicken soup not only made you feel comforted, it actually helped your body fight the virus (as physicians now agree).

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Place breasts in a baking dish or pan in about 1 /2 inch chicken broth, place a pat of butter on each breast and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.Cut baked breasts into small pieces.Into a soup pot place chicken breast pieces, drippings from baking them, onion, carrots, celery, rest of chicken broth, and water. Being to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.Add noodles and corn. Correct seasoning and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

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Dogs Are People Too!The dogs next door get a little noisy, so

one day somebody called animal control to complain. When the officers arrived, I heard my neighbor tell them, “Hey, dogs bark. It’s human nature.”

Proper PronunciationI bought a pint of Häagen-Dazs ice cream

at the supermarket. As the cashier rang it up, I asked, “How do you pronounce that?”

Speaking slowly and distinctly, he said, “Four dollars and seventy-nine cents.”

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Hello from HuntsburgBy William BenderJan. 25, 2013:

A cold and snowy day here in Huntsburg. This 70-year old man stays by the fire days like this. It is hard on the woodpile. I did help Anna do the laundry this morning, the first time she did the laundry since she broke her leg a year ago this past December.

Cousin Mary Weaver (Yoder) passed away in New Wilmington, Pa. She was the oldest grandchild of Jonas and Mary Byler, better known as Blind Jonas, or the Blind Broom Maker. He lived on Peters Road before he moved back to Holmes County where they lived before. They have three children buried down there. Must be he liked Holmes better than Geauga as he lived there twice and here only once.

lotty and Dale Wilkerson lived where Chester and Edna Byler now live. lotty was a widow. As far as I know, Dale was an only

child. Allee died before my time. It seems, Simon Yoder told me, they found him in the cow lane one morning. Somehow a cow or heifer took his life. Simon had to go help Dale milk … or milk the cows … as lotty did not want Dale to work too hard. Andy Miller (Mike Johnny’s) was there. I don’t know if he worked there or just stayed there and milked to pay for his board. later on, Dale had only three cows and a little lot between the road and barn as his only pasture. While in high school, Dale was a real hot pitcher. After his Father’s death, lotty was afraid he would get hurt and didn’t let him out of her sight, so to speak. They had a nice sugar bush, but never ran it. The McNish Farm used to run it.

Today, Chester Miller has a nice sugar bush there on the Wilkerson Farm.

“let’s make a deal; I’ll do the laundry if you scrub the tub AND the tub surround, plus wash the refrigerator thoroughly” (it’s empty). I said it slowly so each word would sink in. He didn’t say “No” which Is a

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good sign as our children learned when they were young “No” meant “No”, but silence was a “Maybe”! So, the washing machine was “put in gear” and loaded by me. Soon hubby was coming downstairs with ‘fridge racks, mumbling, “Think I’d rather have done laundry.” Too late … was omitted. Knew he’d do a super job; he’s much more fastidious and persnickety than I am.

Next … ceilings need scrubbing and I got a new scrubber for my birthday. Wouldn’t fret if he wanted to use it first!

February is upon us and so is the TWO FOR TUESDAY deal evenings after 4 p.m. at Mary Yoder’s restaurant! We eat, and then we go visit someone for the evening … helps the winter go faster … for us AND for those we visit.

Forgot to write last time that grandson, Alan Ray (John’s) bought me something for Christmas at the school’s Santa Shop. He made a brilliant decision; I unwrapped a good plastic set of horseshoes plus posts. He thought, correctly, that it’s something he can play with at Grandma’s house!

Thirty-five days to Spring! Whoo! Whoo!

Come on, boys, chew some iron! Sawmill lane School girls whipped the boys in games of Tug-of-war. Seems to me, the seventh grade muscle-gal said the girls won 10 out of 10!

Did you ever wish for a million dollars? It may be more than you realize. If you started with a million dollars, went on a shopping spree and spent $300 every hour, 8 hours a day, 6 days a week;

at the end of a whole year, you’d still have $251,200 left!

Saying on today’s calendar, “The greatest fear of all is the fear of being weak.” But we may as well admit it; the female gender is the weaker one. I learned that growing up with 10 brothers, though I never seemed to realize it at the time. My poor Mom! Now, women want to go into the combat zone in the military! Am sure I’d have trouble holding a gun, let alone getting through the other obstacles.

Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake … yippee – YUM … YUM! Of course, the company and conversation were great as well when we went to the Dan Detweilers to celebrate Sarah’s birthday one evening. Others there were their son Freeman and family, David and Marianne Miller, Nathaniel and Mattie, John and Betty Weaver, and yours truly and hubby.

The Detweilers had been to the hospital that day to visit her sister, Mrs. (Erwin) Saloma Miller who fell and broke her leg. That sounds better than “broke her leg and fell” which is what they think really happened. She has osteoporosis. Surgery was done, a rod was put in and now it’s therapy and healing (hopefully) ahead. She’ll probably be in Briar Hill over the time of her birthday. Her home address is 8660 Penniman Road, Orwell, Ohio, 44076. Anniversary number 60 is Feb. 26.

A humble THANK YOU to all of you who sent mail, brought in food and did other kind deeds after my surgery. It sure helped cheer me up. And to those of you who thought about sending a card, they say, “It’s the thought that counts”, so, you, too, are included in my appreciation. At least, that’s what I always tell myself when I think of sending flowers to someone and don’t get it done. “It’s the kind thought that counts.”

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Memories of Valentine’s DayBy Susan Yoder

love shelters … teaches … needs and shares … reaches … touches … and always cares.

I used to love the Valentine’s party at school (public). We used to take a shoebox and make a mailbox for collecting our valentines, covering the box with foil and decorating it. We’d make it at home and take it to school. Poor Mom, we probably used all her foil. Then all the little cards were given out and then, we’d have cupcakes or cookies and heart shaped candies. We used to have room mothers to do this. I wonder if they still do that?

Parkman PathwaysBy Ellen Hershberger

Sunday, Jan. 13: I slept this morning after doing a double shift yesterday. Then in the evening, we had a small birthday celebration.

Monday, Jan. 14: This seemed to be a typical Geauga County weather day with rain, sunshine, and cold.

I went home after work to sleep in my own bed.

Tuesday, Jan. 15: A day of different things. Got my bedroom painted – thanks to a good painter! I went on errands … made seven stops!

This evening a bunch of us visited Mrs. Matt Troyer.

Wednesday, Jan. 16: Two doctor appointments today … trying to get all loose ends tied up for eye surgery.

Thursday, Jan. 17: In spite of the cold, we went out for lunch and then, tonight, I am home again.

Friday, Jan. 18: I awoke with a bad cold (is there ever a good one?) and that dreaded dizziness! Poor Nancy not only painted again, but also even did all the prep work.

Had a sub take my night shift.Saturday, Jan. 19: Still somewhat

dizzy and only did minimal housework.Sunday, Jan. 20: I stayed home from

church … didn’t feel much better.Monday, Jan. 21: Chardon has lots

of snow with the need to shovel walks and plow driveways.

I got an unexpected call to an overnight.

Tuesday, Jan.22: It’s taking more fuel these very cold days, but we’re thankful

for having it on hand. My thoughts often go to those who have less and to prisoners … are they warm?

We had quite treacherous roads conditions tonight until we got south of Route 322.

Wednesday, Jan. 23: This was a pretty normal Wednesday with a morning chiropractor appointment and an afternoon cooking shift. It’s rewarding when people are happy with the meal.

Friday, Jan. 25: After a two day shift, my niece is with me for the all night one.

We had a call that my Aunt Ellen is not well.

Saturday, Jan. 26: The day was taken up with sleeping and helping plan the lunch our church wants to take to the wake tomorrow. Aunt Ellen Detweiler died this morning.

Sunday, Jan. 27: We were to the viewing and lunch. This evening we had the pleasure of having as overnight guests my two aunts and husbands from Michigan.

Monday, Jan. 28: After breakfast, sister and I had a round of errands to do. Then, we had an enjoyable evening and overnight with two more couples here. A rare pleasure for us!

Tuesday, Jan. 29: We attended the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Detweiler. Then, this evening, our singles group enjoyed supper together.

Wednesday, Jan.30: Today was staff meeting and I’m always glad to review care and fire safety again.

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