plain country may 11th, 2011

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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}Vol. 3 No. 5 May 11, 2011

Thoughts of my Family By Katherine Detweiler, age 10

I love my Father,So strong and kind.A better Father,I could not find.

My Mother is sweet,And loving and dear.I love her better,Each day of the year.

John, my big brother,Likes to say funny things.But he’s kind and he’s gentle,With all little things.Rose, my sister,Is lots of fun.She loves to do puzzles,And smiles like the sun.

Laura, my sister,Hates to play games.Sometimes we ask her.And she goes up in flames.

Andrew, my brother,Has straight brown hair.He laughs and he teases,But he’s almost always fair.Betty, my sister,Is loving and dear.Even though at times,She wipes away a tear.

Norma, my sister,So thin and sweet.Maybe she would get fatter,If she’d just stop to eat.

Love is in the AirHappy Anniversary to …Allen and Kathryn Mullet, Johnny D. and Martha Fisher, will be married for eight years on May 20, and for Daniel D. and Saloma Fisher, it will be four years on May 31.

Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary to ...Lester and Lorena Byler, will be married for 25 years on May 15!

Spring brings thoughts of love and family . . .

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Plain Country | May 11, 2011

{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS}

Publisher: the FONtANELLE group inc

Editorial Coordinators: Jacquie Foote and Joe & Sarah Miller

Staff Writers: Katherine M. Byler, Barbara Ann Detweiler and Donnie Miller

Contributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, Ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller and Linda Weaver

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062

Phone: 440-632-0782 v 440-834-8900 v Fax: 440-834-8933

Published Every three Weeks – Free of Charge v Subscriptions are available for $25 per year

In This Issue ...Anniversaries.............................................. 01Birthdays .......................................................02Bits and Pieces of the Yesterday ...........09Bookmobile News .....................................07Books in Review .........................................08Children’s Immunization Clinics ...........02From Our School ........................................06Greetings from Garrettsville ..................07Greetings from the Plain Community 11Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ......06Hello from Huntsburg ..............................07Katherine’s Korner .....................................06Letter to the Editor ....................................03Lines From Linda .......................................08Mom’s Diary .................................................05News from Windsor ..................................07Nutrient Dense Gardening .....................07Obituary ........................................................02Parkman Pathways ....................................11Plain Community Events .........................02Plain Fun .......................................................12Recipes ..........................................................03Spotlight On S & E Country Store ........04Wanted ..........................................................03

May 10 Mrs. Ruth MillerMay 10 Albert J. Mast (70) May 11 Michael M. Schmucker (2)May 11 Rebecca O. Yoder (2)May 11 Mrs. Katherine E. Miller (55)May 11 Daniel Yutzy (16)May 11 Sarah J. Detweiler (56)May 11 Sarah Weaver (67)May 12 Mrs. Jonas (Martha) Yoder (70)May 12 Al E. Weaver (50)May 12 Melvin J. Miller (23)May 13 Wayne J. Byler (15)May 13 Mrs. Dan (Mary Ann) Byler (58)May 14 Allen (Mel D.) Byler (14)May 15 Jake C. Byler (86)May 15 Wallace J. Miller (61)May 16 Mary R. Schlabach (10)May 16 Michael John Yutzy (31)May 16 Andy S. Kauffman (68)May 17 Mrs. Mike (Barbara) troyer (25)May 17 Mrs. Albert (Mary Ann) Yoder (66)May 17 Rose Edna Detweiler (16)May 17 Amanda (Mel D.) Byler (9)May 17 Mrs. (Joe) Mary Ann Miller (69)May 17 Laura A. Glick (33)May 18 Crist D. Yoder (40)May 18 Mrs. Mel (Dorothy) troyer (39)May 19 Myron C. Hershberger (3)May 19 Mrs. Ray (Sarah) Hostetler (46)May 19 Cora S. Miller (87)*May 20 Marvin Kurtz (41)May 20 Marvin Kurtz, Jr. (19)May 20 Allen A. U. Byler (42)May 22 Ivan Miller, Jr. (44)May 22 Carol D. Slabaugh (7)May 22 LuAnne M. Miller (5)May 23 Andrew G. Bender (12)May 23 Nathan M. Yutzy (4)May 23 Mrs. (Una) Nancy Bender (40)

Plain Community EventsHaystack and Auction Benefit for church #6Friday, May 13 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Carryouts at 3:30 p.m.Sit down dinners 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Live and silent auction 5 p.m. until finished

BloodmobileSaturday, May 14 1p.m. – 7 p.m.Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)

Tool Dispersal SaleBenefit Marvin YoderFriday, May 20Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)there will be a lunch stand.

Benefit for Pineridge SchoolFriday, May 27 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Pizza and wings supperCarryout 3:30 p.m.Sit down dinner 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Live and silent auction 5 p.m. until finished.

Benefit Auction for Crippled Children’s FundFriday, May 27 any time after 3 p.m.Middlefield Sale Barn15848 Nauvoo Road #A

Benefit Supper and Auction for needy family in church #78-BFriday, June 3 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Joe’s Window Shop(Corners of Shedd Road and Route 168)Pizza supperCarryout 3:30 p.m.Sit down supper, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Live and silent auction 5 p.m. until finished.

Happy Birthday!!

May 23 Aaron E. Miller (10) May 24 Mrs. Kathryn Wengerd (60)May 24 Mrs. Andy (Katie) Hostetler (80)May 24 Jim Weaver (68)May 25 Mrs. Crist N. Hershberger (70)May 25 Nathaniel A. Weaver (23)May 28 Michael Yutzy Jr. (3)May 28 Ella Mullet (61)May 30 Mrs. Alan (Clara Mae) Mullet (65)May 30 Karin Lynn (10)May 30 Elizabeth (John) Byler (16)May 30 Ray E. Mast (62)May 30 Joey N. Yoder (17)May 30 Jason A. Mullet (3)May 30 Mrs. Gid (Margaret) Hershberger(56)May 30 Mrs. Alan (Clara Mae) Mullet (45)May 31 Saranne E. Miller (7)

Happy Belated BirthdayApril 12 Katie troyer April 16 John Paul Mast (13)April 17 Andrew Weaver (7)April 25 Sovilla DetweilerApril 25 Owen YoderMay 1 Aden J. Byler (14)May 5 Barbara Ann Byler May 7 Robert A. Weaver (25)

Extra Special Belated Birthday WishesGo Out to:Melvin Ray Shetler Sr. on turning 50!And to Fannie Yoder, turning 88 on May 6!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

* Birthday cards can be sent to:Cora S. Miller

1207 Hines Ave.Sarasota, FL. 34239

In Memoriam

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 CLINIC Second Wednesday, May 11 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Wednesday, May 18 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield. Third Thursday, May 19 from 3 – 6 p.m. Clinic will be held at St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road (Route 87 east), Middlefield.NEWBURY TOWNSHIP CLINIC Wednesday, May 25 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Clinic will be held at Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, Newbury.

Ella A. Gingerich (nee Weaver), 75, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Saturday morning, May 7, 2011 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 9, 1936, to Abe J. and Fannie (Miller) Weaver. Ella married William M. Gingerich on May 8, 1955. She was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Ella enjoyed playing Skipbo with her friends and spending time with her family.

Ella will be sadly missed by her children, Robert (Susan) Gingerich of Munfordville, Ky., Jim (Sara) Gingerich of Middlefield, Shirley (Ben) Detweiler of Mesopotamia, Jake (Elizabeth) Gingerich of Middlefield, Marilyn (David) Miller of Horse Cave, Ky., Dan (Emma) Gingerich of Middlefield, William Gingerich Jr. of Middlefield, Kathryn (Mahlon) Fisher of Middlefield, Fannie (Eli) Detweiler of Garrettsville, and Betty (Eli) Byler of Garrettsville; one brother, two sisters, 59 grandchildren and 108 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, who passed in February 2011; her parents; five brothers; nine sisters; two grandsons and one great-grandson.

Funeral services were held May 9, 2011 with Bishop Marvin Yoder officiating. Ella’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman township.

Andy N. Wengerd, age 79, of Mesopotamia, entered eternal rest Saturday evening, April 30, 2011, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born Dec. 1, 1931 to Noah and Emma (Miller) Wengerd. Andy, a lifelong resident of the Mesopotamia area, was a retired farmer of which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Andy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Martha (Kuhns) Wengerd; children, Ervin Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Raymond (Mary) Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Betty (David) Byler of Huntsburg, Freeman (Katie) Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Firman (Esther) Wengerd of Windsor, Emma (Lester) Yoder of Orwell, Norman (Ruth) Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Daniel Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Mose (Mary) Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Andy (Elizabeth) Wengerd of Mesopotamia, Martha (Allen) Fisher of Orwell; one brother; three sisters; 60 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, five grandchildren, three brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services were held May 3, 2011 with Bishop Andy A.B. Yoder officiating. His final resting place is in Wilcox Road Cemetery in Mesopotamia.

Arrangements were entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield. Send online condolences at www.bestfunerals.com.

Chuckle Reporter was interviewing a 104-year-old woman: “And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?” the reporter asked. She simply replied, “No peer pressure.”

May 11, 2011 | Plain Country

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WafflesSubmitted by Rachel Miller

2 cups flour2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup shortening1 3/4 cups butter milk or sour milk *(*to make sour milk, I use 1 teaspoon vin-egar to 1 cup milk.)Mix all ingredients until you have a smooth batter.Grease waffle iron with a little shortening and heat it.Use 1/4 cup batter for 1 waffle.Very good with fresh maple syrup!

Quick and Easy for Busy Times

Quick and Delicious Iced TeaSubmitted by Barbara Detweiler

12 tea bags2 cups sugar1 cup lemon juice6 stalks mint1 gallon water (heated)Steep tea and mint in heated water for 30 minutes.Remove bags. Add sugar and lemon juice.Stir well and refrigerate. You may add water if the tea is too strong.

Simple Molasses CookiesSubmitted by Mrs. Dan Byler

2 1/4 cups shortening3 cups white sugar3/4 cup molasses (or 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup molasses)3 eggs6 cups flour6 teaspoons soda3 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons ginger1 1/2 teaspoon saltCombine all ingredients.Work until the dough is smooth and well mixed.Make balls and roll in sugar.Bake at 350 degrees.take out of oven as soon as the cookies crack.

Chicken SaladSubmitted by Ellen Hershberger

Left over chicken, cut up small*Celery cut up small*Red or green grapes*Slivered almonds, if desiredMix mayonnaise and a little sugar and curry powder to your taste. Mix this dressing with the chicken.Enjoy on bread or with sliced tomato.* Amount of celery, grapes, almonds and dressing should be in proportion to the amount of chicken you have

Yummy WingsSubmitted by Katherine Byler

Chicken wings (the amount of other ingredients depends on the number of wings you have.)Season salt, enough to coat wings lightlyNature’s Seasoning, enough to coat wings lightlyItalian Dressing, enough to coat wings lightlyBar-b-cue sauce, Sweet Baby Ray’s is good.

Place wings on cookie sheet and coat with the season salt, Nature’s Seasoning and Italian Dressing.Put in oven at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. turn wings half way through baking.Place baked wings in roaster with lots of bar-b-cue sauce.Bake for 1/2 hour at 300 degrees.

Bacon Broccoli Cheese BallSubmitted by Katherine Byler

1 package cream cheese, softened1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon black pepper6 – 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled2 good stalks broccoli, choppedMix cheeses and pepper, stir in broccoli.Shape in ball and roll in bacon.Chill. Serve with crackers.

Quick Taco No Bake DipSubmitted by Linda Weaver

8 ounce package cream cheese16 ounces sour cream1 package taco seasoning1 cup+ shredded lettuce1 cup + chopped tomatoes1/2 cup+ shredded cheesetaco chipsCombine cream cheese and sour cream.Mix in taco seasoning.Spread in bottom of a 9 by 12 pantop with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese.Eat with the taco chips.

Morning Mix-upSubmitted by Sarah Miller

2 cups frozen hash browns1 cup fully cooked ham, in small chunks1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons cooking oil6 eggs1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseMinced chives to tasteSalt and pepper to tasteIn large skillet sauté potatoes, ham and onion in oil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.In a small bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper. Add to skillet.Cook, stirring occasionally until eggs are hot.Remove from heat and gently stir in cheese.Spoon onto a serving platter and sprinkle with chives.this filling dish is super to serve for breakfast or supper.

Wanted for Our Next IssuePlease write in and tell some . . .-Funny or unexpected things that happened to your or your family.-Benefits that will be held between June 1 and June 22-Birthdays and anniversaries-Recipes–that use items from spring gardens-Memories and stories from the past -Write to the editor with questions or comments you have. Please include your name (we will withhold your name from print, if you wish) We will print as many of these letters as space permits.Information must be received by: May 16 to be included in the next edition.Send to: Plain Country, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 . You may also call 440-632-0782 or fax to 440-636-9842.

ChucklesA preacher looked out from the

pulpit one Sunday morning and was shocked to see only one parishioner. He looked at the cowboy and said, “Well, son, since we’re the only ones here, why don’t we forgo services today?”

the man replied, “Sir, if I took a load of hay out to feed the cows and only one showed up, I’d still feed her.”

this so inspired the preacher that he gave a sermon like he’d never given before. For the next 2 hours the word of God flowed from him.

When he finally finished, he looked at the cowboy and said, “Well, what did you think of that?”

the cowboy replied, “Well, sir, I don’t mean any disrespect, but if that one cow showed up, l sure wouldn’t dump the whole load on her!

Yum! Yum!-- Georgie Starbuck Galbraith (Compliments of Mary Stone)I’ll go get the scissors and cut it out quick.this recipe looks plain delicious,And what I adore is new recipes forAll kinds of unusual dishes.

I’ve got ‘em for shish-kebab, blintzes and borsch,For goulash and Siamese noodles,For guava souffle and papaya parfait,and oodles for puddings and strudels.

Letter to the editorFeb. 25, 2011

I’ve been wanting to write for some time to tell you how much my husband, Cal and I enjoy reading the Plain Country. the news from all the different communities is interesting and fun. We learn a lot from the farming advise. My husband loves the poems from the children and the chuckles. Mom’s Diary makes me feel like I am right there cleaning, cooking and having fun with the children. We are so happy that Wayne is doing so well after his surgery. the little drawings from the children are so charming. the Bits and pieces from Yesterday are a great addition – we too, have some diaries from those days – seems the men are always out in the woods chopping and sawing firewood! I like Jacquie Footes’ book reviews and Jane Attina’s Bookmobile News – I used to work at the Middlefield Library in the 1980’s. I always think I’ll try the recipes, but I’m like the lady in the poem I’m enclosing. thank you for the lovely publication.

Jeanette Stanton

I’ve got ‘em in folders, I’ve got ‘em in drawers.I read ‘em and just can’t resist ‘em.I cut ‘em from ads and from box tops in scads,

And someday I’ll sort ‘em and list ‘em.

But not at the moment. I’d best stash awaythis recipe . . . gee, it’s a dilly! . . .And rustle some chow, H’m-m, let me see, now,Shall I open some soup or some chili?-- Georgie Starbuck Galbraith (Compliments of Mary Stone)

Sledding behind the Amish School, Huntsburg, OhioDrawing by Cal Stanton

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S & E Country

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17574 Newcomb RdMiddlefield

440-548-2347Open Mon. –Sat.Closed Sunday

S & E Country StoreBy Jacquie Foote

Maybe you could say it started when Sam Miller fixed his wife Esther’s oil stove. Word spread about this successful repair and Sam found himself in the oil stove business … selling new ones as well as parts and repairing broken ones. their other interests led to them erecting a building on their property and opening, in 1993, a store combining the oil stove business with the sale of bulk foods and books. In 1998, they sold their bulk foods business and, a year later, they sold the bookstore. the building remained and, after five years had passed, finding themselves missing the books, they bought that old business back.

Now, S & E Country Store is as cheerful and interesting as Sam and Esther, its owners. When you walk into the comfortable white building that houses S & E Country Store, you will find kitchen items such as dough presses and coffee butlers, gifts like homemade goat soap, Weaver’s candles and beautiful frames for special mementoes or pictures, as well as items to keep babies warm and happy.

teddy bears and other toys peek out from shelves and miniature farm animals wait in plastic containers to find a new home with a child.

Paper goods pretty enough to dream over are on display in the forms of stationery, book markers, writing pads and kitchen lists. Sam says that the Bluebird series is very popular now. It is easy to see why.

Harmonicas, both Hohner and Suzuki wait your attention in a glass counter, as do watches and clocks of various sizes

there are boxed sets of greeting cards, flashlights, batteries, battery fans and delicate handmade greeting cards.

And, of course, in a separate section of the store, Sam still repairs oil stoves and sells both new stoves and parts for old ones. In these days of high oil prices, it is a good idea to keep your oil stove in tiptop working condition so it will be efficient. You have only to contact Sam to set up an appointment to get your oil heater repaired.

All these items are just a warm up for the most wonderful thing about this store … the books! One cannot help but be impressed by the great number of books attractively displayed, inviting you to pick them up for a closer look. Other stores may have books too, but not in this variety and number. Sam and Esther are succeeding in their aim to carry good clean books to read, books that depend on entertaining stories to keep you interested. Sam mentions that true stories are especially popular. You

can find tales of adventure and exploration, biographies of historical figures, as well as children’s classics such as “the Little House” series. In a place of honor behind glass

doors in a large bookcase, are Bibles in English and German, hymnbooks and Bible related

works. there you will find all four of Ben Blank’s well-researched books including his

“Resurrection, Reformation and Beyond”, a posthumously published work.

Over half of the cozy store is given over to shelves and shelves of these books, both hard and soft cover. there are schoolbooks, books for young children (including some that play music), spelling books as well as stories

centered on life in Amish and Mennonite communities and many animal stories

including the Black Stallion series. Like your funny bone tickled? You will

easily find books of humor such as “the Outdoor Life of a Country Boy”. Interested in “Bits and Pieces of the Past”? At S & E

there are hard to find works such as privately published diaries and family records. (they even have “As I Remember It” by Uria Byler as well as “From Grandpa’s Pen” which contains more introspective writings from Urie.) Esther keeps an eye out in the Budget for titles of books she thinks her customers might find interesting. then she finds them and orders them.

Actually, the Budget and the advice of the book salesmen who contact Sam and Esther are not the only source of books they order. the Millers cheerfully take input from their customers and will order books on recommendation as well as locating and special ordering a book on request.

Come into this neat little store and be delighted by the things you will find and the people you will meet

Oh, and did I mention they have stickers too … and in a greater variety than I’ve seen anywhere else!

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Chuckle: A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor and says, “Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.” Her neighbor asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” the little silver haired lady says, “According to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.” Her neighbor decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, “First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.” He takes her hand and says, “Secondly, I want you to relax. Let’s have a nice cup of tea, and then,” he said with a deep sigh ............ “Let’s put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.”

Mom’s Diary By Barbara Ann Detweiler

Saturday, April 2: A beautiful, sunny day. Katherine turned 11 today. She and Laura went down to my parents for the night.

Sunday, April 3: We visited at two places where there are new babies. Wayne’s sis Viola and Norman’s, and my brother Wally and Maria’s. Normans have little Lori and Wallys have Ella Marie.

Monday, April 4: It rained all day.Tuesday, April 5: Rose Edna and

Laura are spring cleaning the upstairs and I’m sewing. Andrew is 13 today.

Wednesday, April 6: I thoroughly cleaned and organized the pantry … now I know where everything is! I went in a couple times just to look around; it looked so nice and clean!

Thursday, April 7: Rose Edna got the upstairs done and did the bathroom today.

Norma is so bored being home alone every day, she can hardly stand it.

Friday, April 8: April is being very dreary.

Saturday, April 9: Cloudy but no rain. the little girls were outside with Andrew most of the day and, of course, came in looking and smelling bad!

Sunday, April 10: It warmed up to almost 80!

When we walked past the mill shop on our way in from church, Wayne saw a puff of smoke and discovered sawdust smoldering. He had been welding yesterday and some sparks must have fallen into the sawdust. He doused it with water. How scary to think what could have happened.

Monday, April 11: Wayne had an appointment today with his heart doctor. He had an echo and an EKG done. the doctor was pleased with how he’s doing, though he does have a leaking heart valve now. the doctor said it’s very little and nothing to worry about.

Katherine came downstairs again tonight after being in bed, saying she saw a bat. Wayne went up to see if he could capture it and saw it disappear into the attic. Horrors! Now … when will it appear again!

Tuesday, April 12: the kitchen got thoroughly cleaned today by the girls.

tonight, we saw a beautiful rainbow in the East. Very bright and easy to see.

I went for a drive with the new pony, Rusty and Andrew as driver. It was rather nerve wracking as Rusty is still in training, but I survived.

Wednesday, April 13: Very windy. Laundry dried in two hours.

Thursday, April 14: today was the day to clean the living room. Even Norma helped. Now it feels so nice and clean. If only it would stay that way!

Friday, Aril 15: An easy day, since the house is clean, so I got other odds and ends done.

Saturday, April 16: We picked up my parents and went to my brother John and Laura’s for the afternoon and evening. Sister Elizabeth and Wayne and family were there also.

Sunday, April 17: A long day. We rested and read. the children were bored by tonight, so we all walked out to the schoolhouse where Wayne got the fire started in the stove for the teachers,

Monday, April 18: It rained most of the day. there have been very few days in April, so far, when it hasn’t rained.

Tuesday, April 19: Grocery day. On the way home we were in an accident. We were passing a stopped van and it turned just as we went around it. the side of our vehicle got banged in and the other driver’s van front got sheared off. thankfully, no one was hurt. I’m beginning to become leery about going on the road. tonight we went over to Joe’s Window Shop to visit with Joe’s Dad, John, who will turn 91 on this next birthday. Wayne’s parents and siblings also went.

Wednesday, April 20: I was home all day! What bliss!

this is the third day of almost constant rain. It does get to you after a while!

Thursday, April 21: Another day at home and I did sewing, ironing, laundry, cleaning and cooking. I was very tired by night.

Friday, April 22: We went down to my parents for a ham dinner.

It rained all day – again. Our basement drains backed up and left silt all over. If it would help to cry, I would!

Saturday, April 23: It warmed up to 73 degrees. How wonderful.

Laura had to wade through some water in the basement to do laundry, but it’s going down now. We’ll have a major cleanup to do on Monday.

Betty drives tony the pony whenever she gets a chance. She usually goes up and down the drive and our little dog sits beside her with his paws on the wagon rack. It looks so cute.

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

17071 Tavern Rd. (Rt. 168), Middlefield • 440-548-2657Open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm • Closed Tues & Sun

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“Oh Mom, we do too have money; look at all these unused checks we have!” said ten-year-old me upon moving back from New York state. (Oops! Can’t say what year; that would be giving my age!) Here, I thought checks

ARE money, just so simple. that was when I learned that’s NOt the way it is.

Booker t., Booker teee, that’s what I hear from the loud mouthed red-winged blackbirds.

Family time was enjoyed on Good Friday, sitting around the living room with some (no, not all) of the children and grands. It will be treasured as quality time. that plus the delicious ham dinner was enjoyed by all.

Need to correct a mistake in my last letter. I meant to write I hope the tRUCKS use the eastern half-mile of our road, not the BOYS!

We took pizza, sweet potato fries, ice cream and strawberries to brother Crist and Barbara Ann’s for supper one eve. Barb is hobbling around, can’t just sit, with a fractured kneecap. She needs to have an MRI done. Her troubles started 39

years ago when she was in an accident on their way home from a wedding. Lots of water over the dam and under the bridge since then. they are the “most senior” couple in our family at 71 and 69.

Oh my, hurry and chew your raisins; it’s almost time for the taxi. I agreed to go along to check out Amish stores in the Andover and Cherry Valley area. And, not necessarily good for the weight problem, we stop for breakfast AND lunch! Be strong, Katherine; if it’s Mickey D’s, don’t get the two cherry pies and plain vanilla sundae! Imagine that!

Yes, about the raisins. I put golden raisins in a pint jar and fill the jar with gin. Every morning, I take a teaspoonful (at least 9 raisins) and my arthritis pain is lessened considerably. I was out of the raisin/gin concoction for a while and my little fingers hurt considerably! try it! (Eat the raisins; leave the gin!)

A GRANDMA’S TAlE:“Girls, how far did you walk?”

“to the stop sign.” “Did you do as it said, stop?”“Yes.”

“My, you listen to the stop sign better than you do to me!”

Are we still in the rainy season, or what? Maybe instead of having spring, we’ll jump into summer.

the spring flowers are beautiful. With the cool weather, they last a lot longer.

No planting oats for the farmers into late April. that gave them a chance to do catch up jobs.

On Good Friday we spent a quiet day reading and reflecting on what Easter is all about. How our Saviour suffered for all mankind.

Good Friday evening, we joined others at the Menno Eicher home in Parkman for a hymn fest. there were snacks later on.

We were sorry to hear Sam A. Miller of Shedd Road was hurt at work resulting in broken ribs and a punctured lung. He was taken to a hospital in Warren, Ohio. We hope he will soon be feeling better.

Planning to be married on tuesday, May 17, are Rebecca, daughter of Abner and Mary Miller, and Aaron, son of Robert and Rachel Hershberger of Nash Road.

Having heart surgery the week of April 17 were David Byler of Madison

Road and Mrs. Roy Bontrager of Newcomb Road. David Byler received a mechanical valve and Mrs. Bontrager had triple by-pass surgery. We wish them better roads

ahead.Spending Monday, April 25,

with the Richard Miller family of Shedd Road were Abner

and Mattie Stoltzfus and their married children. there were 12 adults and 25 “little people”. Abners are the folks Richard bought the business from. they are from Lancaster, Pa.

Visiting Donnie and Nancy Miller, tavern Road,

on Monday evening, April 25, were Dan and Sylvia

Miller, Joe and Saloma Miller, Ray and Judy Miller, Grandpa

John, Joe and I. Donnie has had many surgeries the past years,

including a heart transplant. He is doing quite well at present.

We had sunshine on tuesday, April 19! We hoped it would be nice on Saturday, April 30, the date of our school picnic. the last day was Wednesday, April 27.

Son Richard’s martins are back. So far, we haven’t put up house. Maybe we will a little later as we haven’t had any luck having them stay other years.

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Graduates this year were Steven Hershberger (Noah Jr. and Nora), Jacob Mast (Marty and Sara Jane), Matthew Miller (Bill and Betty), Phillip Miller (Andrew and Sara Jane), Judy Miller (Bob and Mary Lou) and Mary Jane Slabaugh (Erwin and Betty Ann). Congratulations!

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Here it is, near the end of April and another cold rainy afternoon. Some day we will have spring. Martins are back; spring peepers are singing their songs. But it does not warm up.

We have new grandparents on Pioneer Road, Crist and Linda Yoder. their daughter Laura and David Weaver down Parkman way have a little Amanda. Cristy and Lovina have a little Christopher. Grandparents to this little chap are Sime’s Dans and Joe Kaufmans (Parkman). Greats are Sime Mattie and Rudy Miller.

We have a wedding to go to at Fred Hostetlers for David troyer and Esther Hostetler. I sure hope it warms up.

Anna wants to go to the Ortman Clinic the last part of May. She wanted to go a week earlier as one of her friends from Holmes is out there that week. they worked together before they were married. this was in a window plant in Winesburg.

Nancy was here and said, “You wrote about Crist Yoder last time”. Is that what they call old age?

Leah Bricker is back at Uria’s after a month with her uncles and aunt, the troyers on Bundysburg Road.

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Greetings from Garrettsville By Rachel Miller

It’s time to get another letter out for Plain Country!

Sunday, April 24, p.m.: It’s misting out and was all morning. We had rain through the night again. We have had rain about every day. Everything is nice and green. trees are beginning to get leaves. Daffodils and crocuses are really blooming; so is the weeping cherry.

Yesterday was a nice day. We drove to Garrettsville for our weekly shopping. I did laundry after we came home. Everything dried nicely and is folded away. It was windy; my clotheslines came down. But everything was dried already.

After Barbara came home from work, we made Easter eggs. We have mint, coconut, maple nut and peanut butter. I also dyed a dozen eggs. I think we will have egg salad sandwiches and ginger bread with whipped cream for lunch. We are going to our daughter the Marvin Kurtz’s for a ham dinner tonight. We’ll also have cake and ice cream for James’s birthday. On April 22 evening, the children and most of the grandchildren, except the marrieds, were here to remind me I’m a year older. We had cake, ice cream and snacks.

A week ago Wednesday evening, Ervins, sisters Albert Detweilers and Mrs. Mose Miller were also here for my birthday.

A week ago Friday, I helped with the haystack dinner at Joe’s Window Shop.

Friday May 6, evening, the Maple Grove School will have a Chicken Dinner at Parkman community house for the firemen and for the school. the last day of school for Maple Grove is May 5; the last day for tinker’s Creek is May 6.

On April 21 we attended the wedding at Levi A. Millers of Martha and Rueben son of Crist D. Bylers. they had a nice day and a nice wedding. But it was chilly .

One evening last week we saw 13 turkeys in the field beside us. the other week, we had 5 deer in the field beside us, too. I have transplanted my tomatoes that I started and I have 40 tomato plants. My daughter wants some, and maybe some of the others will want some too.

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Linda, daughter of Dave Millers, and Norman, son of Melbern Millers, are getting married on May 12.

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High Brix has become the gold standard for measuring plant quality.

Measuring the brix level in plants is quick, simple and fairly inexpensive. Unfortunately, some of the largest detractors of the High Brix = Quality movement propagate a system of agriculture that produces Low Brix = Quality plants. these plants need “crop protection” in the form of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. these “cides” disrupt the delicate microbial balance in the soil and contribute to the continued production of Low Brix = Quality foods. Another quote from that eminent soil scientist, William Albrecht, seems in order, “the use of (pesticides or cides”) sprays is an act of desperation in a dying agriculture.”

Let’s use some logic or common sense. When man was created did they have man made cides? No! And the soils weren’t depleted of minerals and microbial life. So is that why they lived for 6 – 7 – 800 years? Not that I think I want to live that long on this earth, but I still think we can learn something here.

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ChucklesA preacher looked out from the

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the man replied, “Sir, if I took a load of hay out to feed the cows and only one showed up, I’d still feed her.”

this so inspired the preacher that he gave a sermon like he’d never given before. For the next 2 hours the word of God flowed from him.

When he finally finished, he looked at the cowboy and said, “Well, what did you think of that?”

the cowboy replied, “Well, sir, I don’t mean any disrespect, but if that one cow showed up, l sure wouldn’t dump the whole load on her!

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“the Black Stallion’s Ghost” by Walter Farley was published by Random House, Inc., New York and copyrighted in 1969 with copyright renewed in 1997. this is one of the books in the Black Stallion series and comes near the end of that series.

the Black Stallion series started with a boy, Alec Ramsey being washed ashore after a shipwreck with a two year old black Arabian stallion. the series tells of the deep friendship and the many adventures of the boy and “the Black”. In these stories, Mr. Farley keeps the horse very really a horse. He doesn’t talk or think like a person. He is, simply, a very fast, very spirited Arabian stallion.

“the Back Stallion’s Ghost” is the same as the other books in the series in that the characters are true to who they have been in previous stories and in that it has enough description to make the characters feel real but not so much that you get lost in it.

But, in ways this book is different. While it seems merely to be about a

horrifying experience Alex and the Black have in the Everglades, it is also and more importantly about the terror an undisciplined imagination fueled by superstition and unacquainted with faith in God can cause you.

Resting on a horse farm near the Everglades between racing seasons, Alex and the Black begin to explore the great swampland. they meet Captain Philippe de Pluminel, a Dressage master and famed horse trainer and his horse, Ghost. De Pluminel, whose ancestors came from Haiti, believes in some of the superstitions from their past. As Alex becomes acquainted with the Captain, he realizes those beliefs could destroy not only de Pluminel, but also himself.

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Lines by LindaBy Linda WeaverApril 30, 2011Hello Everyone,

today is a beautiful day after all the rain and very much appreciated. We hope this finds you still enjoying sunshine and the spring flowers.

Our children and grands, all but Paul and Lydiann, were here for Easter dinner on Easter Sunday. Pauls went to Lydiann’s folks, Jesse and Emma Hostetler’s, for the afternoon and evening. Lydiann’s siblings were there.

thursday, April 28, we were at University Hospital to see Jake’s sister Esther Bontrager who had triple by-pass surgery April 25. She is coming along well and should be home long before you read this.

April 29 was the sale at brother Alan and Emma Weavers’ to get rid of excess items they don’t need and don’t have room for. the auctioneers Crist D. Byler and Bill Bender (Plain Country writer) kept the crowed entertained!

April 30 was the auction at Marty Miller’s. the menfolk always like to go see what’s going on. the schools take turns with lunch stands and do a booming business.

At this writing, my uncle Val (Felty) Gingerich is in the hospital in Zanesville, Ohio and not doing well. He was transferred there from a smaller hospital after having a heart attack. they are from the Lewisville area.

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the frog called out, “Didn’t you hear? I said if you rub my back I’ll turn into a young gal!”“I heard you,” the man replied, “But at my age I’d just as soon have a talking frog!”


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Researchers at DDC Clinic ~ Center for Special Needs Children in Middlefield are once again in the news with their research findings.

Dr. Heng Wang, physician scientist, and DDC Clinic research physician Dr. Baozhong Xin have been in the news with two major scientific research publications in the past two weeks. the first, a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) described the identification of a gene that may increase the risk of an early onset of stroke. the second, a study about a rare form of dwarfism in which the doctors participated with researchers at the Ohio State University, was published last week in the journal Science.

the latest study described state-of-the-art “next generation deep sequencing technologies” of RNA splicing that was used to identify a gene mutation responsible for a rare form of dwarfism, microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type 1, or MOPD1. MOPD1 is a rare developmental disorder that greatly slows growth in the uterus and causes severe brain and organ abnormalities, deformities of the arms and legs and death in infancy or early childhood.

the findings could lead to many advances in the future, advances such as the development of a test for people who may not know they carry the genetic disorder, a better understanding of RNA splicing and a better understanding of the impact these types of mutations may have on the development of cancer or other diseases.

For today, though, there is a connection between a discovery published in a prestigious scientific journal and a doctor making house calls in Geauga County.

Dr. Wang describes caring for the children who suffer from the disorder – a third of the patients in the study are his.

Although the science is both necessary and important, he is most concerned with taking care of the children and their families. Dr. Wang puts a human touch on the scientific research.

“We take care of these children,” Dr. Wang says emphatically. “We are working with a human being…the most important thing is to take care of them. this is frequently overlooked by science.”

the day before the article appeared, Dr. Wang made a house call to one of the patients – a 30 minute drive from DDC Clinic on winding country roads. He was there to ensure the comfort of the child and to provide support for the family. Often this involves checking oxygen levels, providing breathing treatments, prescribing antibiotics for infections and finding ways to help the family with services and support.

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Bits and Pieces of YesterdayMiddlefield, Ohio April 7,1893

Submitted by Sarah Miller

Nice weather at present. Farmers are busy getting their oats

ground ready, some have already sowed.Wheat in this locality is doing well so

far this spring. the sugar season was not as good as usual and is about at its close.

E. F. Helmuth had a runaway on Sunday night, breaking the buggy, but nobody got hurt. the same evening A. J. Farmwald also had a runaway while riding a horse. He was thrown off and severely hurt one of his legs.

Andrew Coblentz and Barbara D. Miller intend to start for Holmes County next week with plans to stay with friends for a few weeks.

Signed, O.K.

From Enoch Byler’s Diary

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Sunday, April 6, 1942Dr. Bartin was here to give Pa a

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Snowing, and the ground is white. Mahlon was here with the team and helped move the brooder house.

Chuckle … Two women were driving downtown and were hailed by a traffic Cop.

“Hey you!” he shouted, “Pull over!” They did. The next day the judge fined the woman who had been diving $25 for speeding. The lady was anxious to keep this from her husband.

Since he regularly checked the checkbook, she marked the stub: “One Pull-over, $25”.

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flowers so the saying goes. We have certainly seen our share of rain this spring. It seems almost everyone we talk to these days is ready to get outside and work in the yard. Regardless of the weather though, it still is nice driving about seeing everything ‘green up’.

While we anxiously wait for the planting season to really begin, we on the bookmobile are already thinking of summer. Our Friends of the Bookmobile Organization has provided monies to purchase prizes for our summer reading program. the theme this year is One World, Many Stories and when you think about it, it really is true. there are so many books written by people from all walks of life that there must surely be something for everyone.

this year we are happy that summer stories will be back. Kara, the children’s librarian from Middlefield will be meeting the bookmobile at some of the stops to do a special story. I know the children will be happy to have her back. Many of you may know Kara from the school visits she made this year. She is an enthusiastic storyteller and her tales leave the children laughing aloud.

We are planning for our adult reading program as well and will have more details in our next issue.

New books coming soon:“Ella’s Wish, Little Valley Series #2” by Jerry S. Eicher(Available to ship on or about 04/29/11.)

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Ella ponders her options. How is she to survive on her own? How will she ever forget Aden? What is to become of her?

two would-be suitors soon make their intentions known, but Ella is unsure of her own feelings. As she agrees to take care of Preacher Stutzman’s three motherless girls, Ella’s heart is touched by their love for her. Could their affection be the answer to Ella’s quest? Can God speak through the love of a child? “The Promise of an Angel, Heaven on Earth Series #1” by Ruth Reid(this book will be released on 05/04/11.)

In Mescota County, Michigan, an angelic visitor’s words inspire Judith to a future she never imagined.

After a barn raising accident, Judith Fischer’s convinced she’s met an angel. However, her attempts to convince others end up frustrating her Old-Order Amish community. Only Andrew Lapp believes her, but the rest, including Levi Plank, the man she’s waited to marry, demand she forget the nonsense. Meanwhile, her younger sister Martha has taken a fancy to Levi and sees her sister’s controversy as a perfect distraction for turning Levi’s head.

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Now, washing dishes and ironing … not so joyful! Submitted by Ellen

I guess I especially like putting things back in order once dresser scarves, curtains, chair and couch covers have been washed. I also love putting clean curtains up on clean windows.

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Washing windows is my bane! I’m just never satisfied with the way they look when I’m done. Submitted by Jacquie

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Weather is the hot topic at this time of year. I believe that we see less sunshine in northeastern Ohio than almost any place in the U.S. Or does it only seem so to me?

Our farmers and produce growers are behind in getting their crops in the ground with the wet weather. Last year, the farmers had most of their crops planted by late April. this year, not much oats is sown. I ask myself, why complain. God is in control!

Our son Nelson and family visited with us, arriving Friday evening the 22nd and leaving for their New York home late Saturday evening. they had attended a wedding at Lester Fishers in Munfordville, Ky. on April 21.

A daughter named Carolyn was born to Steven and Linda troyer. two brothers and one sister welcome her. Grandparents are Roman troyer Jrs. and John J. (Buster) Millers. A great is Roman troyer Matt.

An open house was held on Saturday, April 23, at the Gingerich Family Sugarbush. I understand Sunrise Metals was boiling on a Sunrise evaporator. Brother Wayne and his son-in-law Dwight troyers wanted to attend and had breakfast with us on Saturday morn. Waynes and Dwights are from Southern Ohio. We also wanted to attend, but our day was too full.

David L. Byler had a valve replacement at Hillcrest Hospital tuesday, April 19. David had his aortic valve replaced with a tissue valve in this last year. Now a mechanical valve was installed. David is coming along as well as expected. In the same hospital is Eli J. Detweiler who is not well with cancer. Let’s keep David and Eli in our thoughts and prayers.

Georgia Road School had their last day on Wednesday, April 22, with their picnic being planned for tonight, April 25. It is cold and damp today so this will dampen some plans.

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husband, their oldest daughter, Laura, with her husband and their three delightful little boys.

In the evening a group of us listened to Health speaker “Walt” of the south. He was at the Daniel Fisher home. Now, to follow more healthful ways of eating, drinking, living …

Am I ever home for long? What for?Friday, April 15: TAX DAY! I

remember how happy brother and his wife were when their first-born gave them a tax break on this day.

After an eye appointment, a friend and I got Hay Stack take-outs at Joe’s Window Shop, and later enjoyed a family singing. there was also a good crowd at the Pizza Benefit at Mel Yoder’s.

Saturday, April 16: Oh, how I love the spring peepers! Wish they’d stay all summer.

Sunday, April 17: We had council meeting at David troyer’s.

Monday, April 18–Wednesday, April 20: I put in an extra day at my job to fill in for someone else. Did have tuesday evening off to sing at Elwin Weaver’s.

Thursday, April 21: A day home to catch up on laundry, sewing, back treatment, etc.

Good Friday, April 22: We have in mind to visit Mrs. Amanda Miller on Patch Road. Let’s keep them in our prayers for comfort in the LORD as she suffers severe back and hip pain with cancer.

Went to the annual singing tonight at Menno Eicher’s.

(I forgot to write the reason for working extra days was so the Kauffman family could attend the double funeral of their two great nephews in Arthur, Ill. They were killed in a car accident.).

Friday, April 1: Wow, the beautiful, large snowflake are a surprise! the pancake breakfast at Joe’s Window Shop was delicious and drew a big crowd.

Saturday, April 2: I had a surprise call to work a 12 hour shift.

Sunday, April 3: A day of rest as did not feel well enough to attend church.

Monday, April 4 – Tuesday, April 5: On my walk from the Chardon Post Office, I met a person all bundled up who said, “It’s like December.” the wind was strong and cold.

Wednesday, April 6: this morning was spent in town on numerous errands. then, in the afternoon, I tried my hand at planting for the greenhouse.

Thursday, April 7: All of us here had a ladies’ day out, visiting five Amish schools and, then, eating lunch in town. We encountered six people from Indiana at the two special schools. they were observing what to do to have their own special needs school back home.

Friday, April 8: My last day cooking and then off to a 24 hour shift tonight.

Sunday, April 10: A day of resting and sleeping. then the village here had supper at sister’s. Afterward, the family of Melvin and Fannie Miller gathered around the long kitchen table to sing for a couple hours.

Monday, April 11 – Wednesday, April 13: I’ve been with this elderly couple exactly one year now and got a break tuesday evening to join the singing group at Jake Byler’s on Clark Road. then, back at the job until thursday.

Thursday, April 14: Sister and I took a couple hours to join others waiting in line at the Stamp Shack on Route 534 to meet Amish author, Linda Byler, from Pennsylvania. We also got to meet her

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47. Twelfth mo.48. The “A” of ABM49. Orderly thinking 57. Sword handle58. Nimble59. F.B.I. operative60. European language61. Equestrian62. Part of the Hindu trinity63. Graze64. Autocrats65. Two-year-old sheepDown1. Door fastener secured with a padlock2. Biology lab supply for cultures3. LP player4. Provide housing for military 5. An S-shaped curve (pl.) 6. Make a raucous noise7. Dock8. “___ your tie.” 9. Gave up10. Aroma11. Effort12. “Don’t go!”14. Resident of Las Vegas, e.g.

Fun!Results of our Search and Find Contest.

We received 120 entries for our Search and Find Contest! 82 of these entries had all correct answers and were entered in our drawing for the winners of the books.

Remember, the first entry randomly chosen was given their #1 book choice. the second entry randomly chosen was given their #1 choice if it had not already been given. If it had, they were given their #2 choice. the third entry randomly drawn was given their #1 choice if it had not already been given, if it had, they were given their #2 choice if it had not already been given. If it had, they were given their #3 choice. And so on.

As it turned out, doing it this way, five entries got their #1 choice; two got their #2 choice; one got their #3 choice, one got their #4 choice and one got their #5 choice.

And the Winners Are … (in the order their entry was drawn)Fannie Detweiler (Nauvoo Road) Sara Weaver (Nauvoo Road)Wayne Byler (South Windsor Road) Jacob Byler (S.R. 534)Kathy Mullet (S.R. 534) Linda Mae Miller (Peters Road)Leona M. Miller (Bundysburg Road) James and Alma Byler (Kinsman Road)Sadie Miller (Burton Windsor Road) the Byler Family (Pioneer Road)The winners should have already received their books by mail.thank you for entering this contest! We are already setting aside books for a contest like this one later in the year.

It’s a Contest!!Draw a heading picture or design a logo for our regular columns in Plain Country

It makes it more interesting and fun to read a newspaper that has a picture or a specially designed logo for the heading at the top of the regular columns.

We already have a heading or logo for “Katherine’s Korner”, “Spotlight”, “Happy Birthday”, “Recipes”, “Plain Fun”, “Books in Review” and “From Our Schools”. We need you to help us design a heading picture or logo for the rest of our regular columns listed below.

Bits and Pieces of the Past Bookmobile News Greetings from Garrettsville Greetings from the Plain Country Hello from Amish Crossing Corner Hello from HuntsburgLines from Linda Mom’s Diary News from Windsor

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Here’s what you need to do… First, look over the list of columns. Do any of the column’s names make you think of a picture that would represent it? Sometimes names of columns, like Parkman Pathways or Bookmobile News, have a name that might suggest a drawing. Sometimes columns are about things that might make you think of a picture.

Second, do your drawing on a sheet of white paper that has no lines. Use pencil, but make sure your lines are nice and dark. It is better to make a smaller drawing that does not have to be folded to fit into an envelope.. the folds in your paper come out looking like lines when we try to put them into the Plain Country and it spoils your drawing.

Third, on tHE BACK of your drawing, print the name of the column you are designing or drawing for, your name and address and age, if you are under 16 years old.

Fourth, send your design or drawing in by Wednesday, May 18 to: Plain Country Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, Ohio 44062You may submit more than one drawing and you may work with someone else on your drawing.the person who submits a drawing considered suitable to use for a Plain Country column will receive a set of drawing pencils, an artist’s tablet and a surprise prize!

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