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{AMISH COMMUNITY NEWS} Vol. 4 No. 13 October 24, 2012

Sometimes we crow in laughter

by Steven Byler

Hello from Huntsburg By William Bender October 5, 2012: A rainy Friday afternoon when we came home … or the rain chased us home. I started a fire in the stove to take the chill off. It is getting that time of year. Saturday is finger stick day. I was there only two weeks ago. He didn’t charge anything, but I have to come back in two weeks. Must be they like my blood.] When I was still at home, we always went with slow time. I am not a fast time fan. It seems like we just turn the clocks back and turn around a few times and we have to turn the clocks ahead again. At home, the most we ever milked were 4 cows. So we were no big time farmers. The moneymaker was the sugar bush. Dad was a carpenter and brother Uria and I did most of the fieldwork. Dad’s name was Noah and one time he was building a garage for John Klatka. Well, little Johnny went to Sunday school and the Sunday school teacher was telling the class about Noah and the ark. And Johnny piped up, ” Noah is building our garage, too!”

When a small boy was asked to write what he had learned about the human body, this is what he wrote; “Our body is divided into three parts, the braniam, the borox and the abominable cavity. The braniam contains the brain, if any. The borox contains the lungs, lights and heart. The abominable cavity contains the 5 bowels; a, e, I, o and u.”

A teacher urged his students to think before speaking, “Always count to 50 before speaking,” he advised, “And if it is something really important, count to 100.”

The next day, while standing next to the wood stove he noticed all the children were watching him closely and moving their lips. After a few minutes, they all said at once, “Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred, your coat’s on fire!”

Ah … such is life with children…

The pompous politician was winding up what he considered a stirring, fact-filled campaign speech. As he finished, he looked out over the rural audience and asked, “Now, then … are there any questions?”

A farmer in bib overalls stood up and replied, “Only one. Who else is running?”

DaffynitionCoincide: What you do when it’s raining.

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Contributing Writers: William Bender, Daniel Fisher, ellen Hershberger, Rachel Miller and linda WeaverMailing Address: P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062

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In This Issue ...Bits and Pieces from the Past ..........................04Bookmobile News ...............................................06Books in Review .................................................. 06Children’s Immunization Clinics .................... 02Greetings from Garrettsville ............................03Greetings from the Plain Community ..........06Happy Birthdays ................................................. 02Hello from Amish Crossing Corner ................03Hello from Huntsburg ........................................01In Memoriam.........................................................02Howdy from West Farmington .......................09Katherine’s Korner ...............................................05lines by linda .......................................................03local Amish Business Directory .....................08Mom’s Diary ...........................................................05Nutrient Dense Gardening ...............................06Parkman Pathways ..............................................07Plain Community events .................................. 02Plain Fun .................................................................09Recipes ....................................................................04Wanted ....................................................................02

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Belated BirthdaysOct. 4 emma Miller (Allen) (13)Oct. 7 Melvin Miller (Allen) (9) Norman Miller (13) Timmy Miller (9) Joe l. Miller (69) laura H. Miller (7) Mrs. Sadie Miller (34) Arlene Byler (18) linda Byler (19) Mrs. Barbara Byler (42) Rosa edna Miller (3) Cindy Miller (6) linda Miller (1) Joseph Byler (20)

Wedding AnniversariesJohn and Barb Mast, Nov. 15, 1962 (50)William and Barbara Byler (21)David and esther Miller (8)Amos and Sadie Miller (15)

In Memorylevi Hershberger … Born Nov. 9, 1943, Died July 29, 2000Barbara Schmucker … Born Nov. 12, 1943, Died Jan. 20, 2005lizzie Hershberger … Born Nov. 21, 1945, Died Jan. 24, 2001

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In MemoriamElla B. (Shrock) Kauffman, 94, of

Parkman, entered eternal rest peacefully Oct.16, 2012 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Oct. 19, 1917 to the late Benjamin H. and Susie (Miller) Shrock. ella is once again reunited with her loving husband, John S. Kauffman, who passed in 2007.

She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. ella enjoyed spending time with her family.

ella will be missed by children, Sarah (Noah) Miller, Henry (Sarah) Kauffman, Susie (Ray) Burkholder, Andy (edna) Kauffman, elizabeth (Samuel) Weaver, Crist (esther) Kauffman, Anna Miller, edna (Chester) Miller, John (esther) Kauffman, ella (Chester) Miller, Melvin (Alma) Kauffman, Samuel (edna) Kauffman, Sylvia (Jake) Mast, Barbara (eli Jr.) Miller, elma Kauffman; son-in-law, John Slabaugh; 125 grandchildren; 424 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by: her parents; husband; daughter, Ida Slabaugh; son-in-law, Monroe Miller; and an infant son.

ella’s final resting place is in Yoder Cemetery in Parkman. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

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Lines by LindaBy linda Weaver October 8, 2012: Hello!

A fire feels good these cool days and evenings. We had our first frost this morning. Our bountiful harvest is coming to an end.

This week, the women get together to peel apples for the Apple Butter Festival held in the little town of Burton at the Century Village. They have many crafts and, of course, big iron kettles where apple butter is stirred continuously.

Out of town guests here last week were my brother Dan and Betty Byler and daughter Beth, here from Kentucky. They arrived Wednesday evening and left again Saturday morning. On Friday morning, my sister Sara and John Hershberger stopped in on their way home to the McConnellsville area. They had been at their son John Jr.’s for a clambake Thursday evening, along with Dans and my local brothers, Kens and Freeman. We were at a wedding that day, so we missed out. Reports are it was delicious!

We attended the wedding of Rudy and leAnna Yoder at her parents’ Mark Gingeriches where family and friends gathered for a day of delicious food and fellowship. They were married by Bishop Mose Miller with the opening by Minister Vernon Miller from Pennsylvania (uncle of the bride) and scriptures by Deacon Dan Yoder (the groom’s father). Attendants were lorene (bride’s twin) with John Weaver (Harvey), Joseph Yoder (lee) and edna Mae (groom’s sister). Guests were from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, Holmes County and West Union, Ohio … and possibly more.

there is gorgeous, but the colors aren’t any prettier than our trees here in Ohio.

leaving for Virginia Beach Monday morning, Oct. 8, were Crist and Clara Hershberger, Crist and Ida Byler, Crist and Ada

Yoder and son Christopher, Regina and baby. They plan to come back

on Saturday, Oct. 13. I guess we would call them the “Crist

Group”!Going to visit Mrs.

Robert Detweiler in Iowa last Saturday, Sept. 29, were Mr. and Mrs. Crist N. Hershberger and Mrs. Ada M. Miller. They returned home early Sunday

morning, Oct. 7. Robert lydian has cancer. About 20

years ago she was in a bad buggy accident that left her

paralyzed from the waist down. Her sister Amanda Hershberger was

her main caregiver until she died from cancer. Robert and lydian were from this area before moving to Iowa.

We just received word Mrs. Robert Detweiler died this morning. The funeral will be Friday, Oct. 12.

ChuckleAn elderly

woman went to the post office to buy stamps for her

Christmas cards. The clerk asked her what

denomination she wanted.‘Oh, good heavens!‘ the woman said, “Have we come to that? Well,

then, give me 50 Catholics and50 Baptists!!”

Oct. 9, 2012: What a beautiful morning. A little chilly

with frost this morning. A fire in the stove feels good.

The sun shining on the trees makes for a beautiful display. But the leaves are fast falling.

Granddaughter linda and Marlin’s wedding is now past. We had a beautiful day, delicious food with many friends and relatives attending. The newlyweds plan to move to Parkman on Soltis Road where Albert and edna Mae Hershberger lived.

Grandson Danny Ray and Betty, daughter of Mel and ellen Troyer, plan to get married next Tuesday, Oct. 16. We are hoping daughter Betty and family will come from Milo, Mich.

Going to Conewango, N. Y. on Monday, Oct. 8, to visit relatives were Mel and Fannie Yoder, Mrs. edna Byler, Mrs. Sara Hostetler, Mrs. Katherine Byler, Joe, Sara and Rebecca Kauffman, Mrs. Rebecca Gingerich and son eli, and me. The scenery with the hills and valleys

Hello from the Amish Crossing CornerBy Sarah Miller

Greetings from GarrettsvilleBy Rachel Miller

Oct. 6, 2012: It’s getting to the deadline to write for the

Post. So I will take time this morning before I start Saturday cleaning. Barbara has started and granddaughter Rachel is coming to help us. We have most of the weekly cleaning to do.

Barbara worked five days and was mowing lawn and did some laundry evenings. She also did my shopping. We were on a three day trip with Urie Bylers and their son Uries. It was a sightseeing trip to New York to see the fall foliage. It was very nice, but the sun didn’t shine much until the last day. We had a very good trip. We were through Conewango,

Holland Patent, the Ava lee area, Jasper, Richfield Springs and Prattsbury to their hardware store and Amish Wal-Mart at the Schrocks. If you ever are in the area, stop in, as it’s really something to see. We were gone Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

So, yesterday I did our laundry plus what we had here to do, plus I was slicing mushrooms and chopping green peppers for our auction at James Benders for a couple needy families in our church. We were to the auction last night and had a Hay Stack dinner plus pie and ice cream.

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Submitted by Sarah MillerFrom Mrs. lester (Alta) Detweiler

3/4 cups beef base2 large cans beef broth1 stick oleo or butter4 quarts tomato juice1 3/4 cups sugar1/4 cup salt4 quarts carrots2 quarts green beans3 quarts peas4 quarts potatoes2 quarts flour8 pounds hamburger*2 large onions, chopped2 1/2 gallons waterSalt and pepper

Heat water, beef base and broth, butter, tomato juice, sugar and salt together until boiling.

Cut vegetables in small cubes and cook separately in salted water until fork tender.

Add vegetables to broth mixture.Take a little less than the 2 quarts flour

and add enough water to make a smooth paste to thicken soup. Add to broth and vegetable mixture.

Season hamburger and fry in butter. Until browned. Add hamburger and drippings to soup.

Cold pack 2 hours or pressure cook for 40 minutes at 10 pounds pressure.

Makes about 30 quarts of soup.*Beef chunks may be used instead of

hamburger.

vegetable ChowderAnon

1 quart okra, stem-less and sliced2 cups diced celery1 green pepper, seeded and diced1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings1 cup canned tomatoes, skinned and chopped2 cups whole kernel corn1 teaspoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon paprika4 cups boiling waterSalt and pepper to taste

Add all other ingredients to the boiling water and stew gently until the vegetables are tender. Adjust the seasoning as desired.

Makes about 6 cups.

Canned Bean with Bacon Soup*Submitted by Sarah MillerFrom Mrs. David (Deborah) Yoder4 pounds navy beans8 cups potatoes, cubed4 cups celery, sliced4 cups carrots cut into chunks4 quarts tomato juice2 pounds bacon6 cups onion2 teaspoons pepperSalt to taste2 bay leavesSoak navy beans overnight.Cook all vegetables except onions until soft. Cut up and fry bacon. Remove bacon and fry onions in the bacon fat.Put all ingredients in a large pot and heat until it simmers.Remove bay leaves and put soup into jars.Cold pack 1 hour in pressure canner or 2 hours in hot water bath.Makes about 16 quarts.* A delicious soup for cold evenings.

Bits and Pieces From the PastMiddlefield, July,1985Submitted by Katherine Byler

July, 1985: A bear was seen on Old State Road, close to Shedd Road. Mrs. Joe D. J. Miller and her little boy were walking up toward Shedd Road to a field where Joe was working when they saw the bear. At first, she thought it might be a pony, but coming closer, she realized what it was. The bear went into the woods coming this way, too close for comfort.

The levi l. Yoders were both not feeling well yesterday. They appreciate company and letters.

Mrs. elmer Dan Yoder

Welshfield, Nov. 26, 1896Submitted by Sarah Miller

Roads are muddyThere is some corn to husk, yet.D. D. Miller is still making cider.Moses Wengard moved to Troy on his

farm which he traded with Jonas Mast.levi Miller made a trip to Sugarloaf,

accompanied by Jonas Coblentz.Jonas Miller had a severe fall last Sunday

night, but is as well as can be expected.Valentine Gingerich will soon start for

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Brunswick StewAnon

5 pound chicken in pieces1/4 cup butter1/2 cup chopped onions2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and quartered3 cups fresh lima beans1 cup boiling water2 cloves cayenne3 cups corn2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 cup toasted breadcrumbs

Sauté chicken pieces in butter until light brown. Remove pieces of chicken from pan. Brown onions in drippings.

Place the chicken, onions and all the rest of the ingredients except the corn, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs in a large stewing pot.

Simmer, covered, until the chicken is nearly tender. Add corn and simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender.

Remove chicken from bones, if you wish.Add Worcestershire sauce and stir in the

breadcrumbs. Serves 8

vegetable SoupAnon

2 tablespoons bacon drippings or butter1/4 cup diced carrots1/2 cup diced onions1/2 cup diced celery3 cups hot water1 cup canned tomatoes1/2 cup peeled, diced potatoes1/2 cup peeled, diced turnips1 tablespoon chopped parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup chopped cabbage

Place bacon drippings/butter a in large kettle. Sauté’ carrots, onions, and celery briefly in the fat.

Add rest of ingredients except for the cabbage. Cover and cook for about 35 minutes.

Add cabbage. Correct seasoning and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.

Makes 5 cups.

Sauerkraut SoupAnon

1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons bacon drippings1/2 clove minced garlic1/2 pound diced lean pork1 pound chopped sauerkraut6 cups water2 tablespoons pork base1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 teaspoons flour1 teaspoon sugar

Mom’s Beef StewSubmitted by Jacquie Foote

2 - 3 pounds uncooked beef in small chunks*left over beef and drippings from a beef roast1 quart beef broth1 pint stewed tomatoes**3 large onions cut into eighths8 medium potatoes, peeled and in chunks3 cups fresh carrots, scraped and cut in chunks3 tablespoons butterFlour Salt and pepper to taste

Dredge beef chunks in flour and sauté’ in butter until brown.

Place beef chunks and drippings in a soup kettle.

Cut leftover roast beef into small pieces and add to kettle with its leftover drip-pings.

Add beef broth and vegetables to kettle and being to boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.

Add stewed tomatoes and bring to boil again.

Reduce heat, adjust seasoning and let simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

With bread, this stew feeds a family of 6. * My Mom would buy a 5 – 6 pound chuck roast on sale and cut off 2 – 3 pounds to use for stew.** Use a quart of stewed tomatoes if you wish.

In a soup kettle, sauté’ onions in bacon drippings until golden brown.

Add garlic and diced pork. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

Stir pork base in water. Add it and sauerkraut to kettle, cover and let simmer for about 45 minutes.

Melt butter and stir in flour and a little of the hot soup.

Add this butter/flour/bit of soup to the rest of the soup and stir in.

Add sugar and correct the seasoning.


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Saturday, Sept. 22: Wayne, laura, Andrew and Katherine went to pick grapes and were soaking wet when they got home. luckily, John had started a fire in the stove, so they took hot showers and huddled around the stove.

My parents came up for supper and to visit which was a treat.

Sunday, Sept. 23: A rainy day.I got up once during the night and

managed to kick my foot against a piece of furniture and, oh, the pain! I can still feel it tonight.

A few church families came to visit tonight which helped make a long day shorter.

It hailed a little while this afternoon and Betty and Norma were fascinated by the tiny ice balls.

Monday, Sept. 24: A beautiful day and so hard to sit here and ignore the laundry. Wayne made me promise to stay off my feet, so I better listen!

Katherine and laura did the laundry tonight.

Wayne steamed the grapes and got lots of juice.

tuesday, Sept. 25: A normal day in the Detweiler household.

Wednesday, Sept. 26: Some of the church ladies came to visit this forenoon.

thursday, Sept. 27: I saw a doctor yesterday and he thinks my foot problem may not be staph infection after all. He’s not sure and wants me to see a rheumatologist. So I got an appointment, but won’t be able to get in until Oct. 22! That seems like a year from now!

friday, Sept. 28: Rose edna stayed home from work today to help with all the work around here.

Saturday, Sept. 29: First day of deer season. The reason I know is because I have three hunters in the house!

Sunday, Sept. 30: Wayne went to a neighboring church.

It was a long day for the children, but I enjoyed it and got lots of reading done.

Monday, Oct. 1: Wayne and the boys went perch fishing and caught their limit, so that means lots of fish to eat.

The girls are enjoying school. Norma is in second grade this year and is no longer one of the youngest in school anymore. I think she’s a bit jealous of the first graders!

tuesday, Oct. 2: I tidied up and mopped the floors despite my pain.

Tonight was parent/teacher meeting at school and I decided to go.

Mom’s DiaryBy Barbara Ann Detweiler Wednesday, Oct 3: Wayne’s sisters were

here for the day. Visitors are always a day brightener for me.

Neighbors Tim and laura sent supper over tonight which was very much appreciated. It was one of our favorite meals.

thursday, Oct. 4: My feet hurt badly today and I’m thinking it may be because I sewed for a bit. I almost can’t wait to get to the bottom of this!

friday, Oct. 5: I did laundry and just hung it in the basement, so I didn’t have to go up and down the steps.

Norma was up to something and Katherine wanted to know what. When she asked, Norma just retorted, “Oh, something to make BIG girls nosy.” Which is usually the retort the big girls give to her!

Saturday, Oct. 6: everyone was home today, so we babysat a church family’s children. evidently Norma didn’t think the little boy had enough clothes on to go outside because she informed him he would get “Ramona”(meaning “pneumonia”.

Sunday, Oct. 7: Twas a cool rainy day. Andrew’s cousin Jacob came to spend the day with him.

The girls played together nicely most of the day.

I kicked my foot against something again – what pain!

Monday, Oct. 8: Cold this morning … 30 degrees!

My daily routine these days is to get up at 5:45, get breakfast for Wayne and the boys, then get food ready for five lunches which is all the girls, then get the three youngest up and ready for school. The last ones are out the door by 8:30 and, by then, I’m usually hurting pretty badly, so down I go on my easy chair trying to ignore all the work staring me in the face!

tuesday, Oct. 9: I still had a couple prednisone left, so I took one and then went to get groceries.

Wednesday, Oct. 10: Katherine and I went to Fannie Miller’s where Katherine made cards and I sat on a rocking chair with my foot up! Fannie gave me lots of books to take home to read. I’ve always been a huge bookworm.

thursday, Oct. 11: Chilly but nice and sunny.

I started laundry, and then laura finished when she got home from school. The girls don’t complain, but I feel bad if they have too much work to do in the evenings.

friday, Oct. 12: A very breezy day. leaves are falling like rain.

It’s time to get the outside work done before “Old Man Winter” shows his face.

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Oct. 9, 2012: It’s that time again; sit down.

Hold still and scribble away. The pen, at times, wants to go faster than my brain allows.

A fun group of Geaugians made a scenic jaunt to Conewango Valley,

to visit relatives. Those going to Mrs. emma Shetler’s for the day were the Mel Yoders, Mrs. Joe (Sarah) Miller, Mrs. Bill (edna) Byler, Mrs. lester (Sara) Hostetler and yours truly. emma was a daughter of the late Andy C. Slabaughs who used to live here and moved to New York in 1953. Others going along and at 90 year old Dan e. N. Miller home, were his sister Mrs. Jacob (Rebecca) Gingerich and son eli, the Joe A. Kauffmans, ervin J. M. Miller and Rebecca A. Kauffman (who got the ball rolling in the first place in the planning of the day). It was enjoyed by all. Guess I sat in a corner while visiting at emma’s and was accused of being like a certain Bill Bender “always in a corner”. Help!

Should have taken notes, Mel Yoder was telling us some most interesting happenings.

It was a long, tiring day and, after arguing with myself long and hard, I decided it wouldn’t “work” to get ready to go to a wedding the next day. How I hated to miss the fellowship, to say nothing of the ceremony and the FOOD!

I read something interesting… extremely interesting, I should say. Someone reported taking a concoction of 1 Tablespoon cornstarch in 1 /2 cup milk once a day for three days and the pain in the knee was “all gone”! The person was suffering from arthritis. Is it worth a try? YOU try it and let me know if it works.

A great day of visiting (and eating?) was enjoyed recently with elizabeth Detweiler on Bundysburg Road. One can do a lot of reminiscing there. Sister Betty (Mrs. John Weaver) and her girls and I and my girls plus special guests, Aunt Mary S. Miller and Katie D. Miller went in and out between the raindrops, going to and fro.

To keep you posted and on your toes......there are only 61 days till Christmas!

The time is SO fleeting!

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Books in ReviewBy Jacquie Foote

Greetings from the Plain CommunityBy Donnie MillerOct. 9, 2012:

The colors of our maple trees are just brilliant this year. We do not have to drive to the eastern states or down state. We have the best scenery right here, behind our houses. Just look around!

We welcomed another grandchild when a daughter named laurie was born to son Mike and Susie Mae on Sept. 26. All is well. One brother and three sisters welcome the new baby.

Nancy and daughter Susan made a two-day trip to Indiana to help son Dannie with customer appreciation day for their produce customers. They left late Thursday evening and arrived back home late Saturday night. They traveled by Amtrak.

We were invited to two weddings recently and could not attend either one. Are we getting older or is our drive gone? Guess our git up and go has got up and left!

A fire was built in our heating stove recently and sure does feel good on our cool mornings. Makes us often feel for those who must go to bed and wake up cold and hungry.

Congratulations to widower Danny Troyer of Clymer, N.Y. and widow linda Weaver on their wedding plans. Their date is Sunday, Oct. 21. Danny has seven children and linda has six. We wish them God’s blessings and years of happiness. Danny and family will move to Geauga County.

An auction for Grandmother’s belongings is planned for her children and grands for Saturday, Oct. 27. Will be a bittersweet day!

“The Shape Shifter” by Tony Hillerman was published by Harper-Collins Publishers, New York, New York, copyright 2006.

Will the change in our culture result in the loss of the traditional values that have sustained us throughout our history? In his 20th mystery novel, “The Shape Shifter*”, Tony Hillerman addressed this concern ... from the perspective of the Navajo.

Hillerman, winner of the Silver Spur Award for best western novel as well as the Navajo Tribe’s Special Friend Award, wrote mysteries that take place on the “Big Rez” and feature leaphorn and Chee, members of the Navajo Tribal Police. Starting with “The Blessing Way” written in 1970, Hillerman used the interaction between traditional Navajo Ways and the dominant American Culture as background. This his last book, chronicles more forcefully than the others the disregard for basic Navajo traditions and virtues such as dedication to family and striving to keep in harmony with life that is growing among an ever larger number of the Navajo Nation.

“The Shape Shifter” concerns a man who is a murderer and master thief, a man who seems able to become someone else at will. leaphorn becomes involved when helping a former colleague investigate the theft of a Navajo rug called “Woven Sorrow” which tells the story of the Trail of Tears. Possession of this rug is said to bring a curse to the owner. As you learn more of the strange life of the man who has taken the rug, you will be tempted to hope the superstition is true.

But does the book’s title merely refer to the thief? Is it the entire Navajo culture that will become a Shape Shifter as it contends with the ways of 21st century America?

This book is for anyone with an adult reading level who likes a good clean story and can enjoy it either as an engrossing mystery, or as a tale of struggle between cultures.

(*In the Navajo culture, a Shape Shifter is someone who pretends to be someone, or something, he is not. He is a liar and poser and is not to be trusted. Ancient lore says that a Shape Shifter will sometimes take on the form and habits of an animal.)

Bookmobile NewsBy Jane AttinaGreetings from the bookmobile!

I stopped at the post office on the way in to work this morning and found myself saying, “the frost is on the pumpkin”. The ground certainly did have a white coating on it when I awoke, yet I knew the day’s sun would warm the earth and melt the frost into the ground. later in the day, I found myself thinking about the phrase I used earlier … the frost is on the pumpkin … I wondered where that saying came from? I assumed it referred to the cycle of autumn turning into winter and the need to prepare for the approaching cold weather, but was it coined by a particular author or poet I wondered.

Working at the library sure makes it handy when I need information! No matter how large or small a question, it seems I can most always find an answer here. Sometimes I ask the expert Middlefield reference staff to aid me in my quest for knowledge, as they seem to have tricks up their sleeves that I don’t always know of. The magic librarians I call them!

With a bit of investigating I found that The FIGURATIVe meaning for “when the frost is on the pumpkin” is that you are aging … there’s some gray in your hair. If that is true then the frost has been on my pumpkin for quite a few years now! But seriously, I was excited when I found a poem by James Whitcomb Riley titled “When the Frost is on the Punkin.”

As a child I knew of this poet because he wrote my most favorite poem of all. I read it so many times; I can still recall most of the words to this day. “little Orphant Annie” was its title. The poem was inspired by Mary Alice “Allie” Smith, an orphan living in the Riley home during his childhood. The poem contains four stanzas, the first introduces Annie and the following three are stories she is telling to young children. each story tells of a bad child who is snatched away by goblins as a result of their misbehavior. The underlying moral and warning is announced in the final stanza, telling children that they should obey their parents and be kind to the unfortunate, lest they suffer the same fate. As a child I thought I’d better be a good girl because I didn’t want any goblins snatching me away! This poem went on to serve as the inspiration for the character little Orphan Annie upon whom was based a comic strip, plays, radio programs, television shows, and movies. If you would like to read this poem to your children just ask any librarian to order a copy.

Surprisingly, I did not know that “When the Frost is on the Pumpkin” was written by the same author until today! Isn’t the library a wonderful place?! At the end of this edition of the Bookmobile News is the beginning of the poem for you to enjoy.

The bookmobile missed a couple of days this week due to mechanical problems. We really dislike when this happens, as we know so many folks are out depending on the bookmobile to come to their neighborhoods. What makes it even worse is when we do not have phone numbers for our patrons. We are currently updating our calling list so that we can let you know when we are off of the road due to breakdowns or bad weather. So please help us by adding your phone number to our list the next time you visit. If you do not have a phone, perhaps your neighbor wouldn’t mind a call from us to help spread the word. If we miss a stop and your items become overdue, please let us know so that we may waive the fines. You may also call the library at any time to renew your materials. We apologize for this inconvenience.

From the Christian Bookstores, here are the Top Ten Bestsellers. How many have you read? “The Harbinger” by Jonathan Cahn “The Bridge” by Karen Kingsbury “Full Disclosure” by Dee Henderson “The Bridesmaid” By Beverly lewis “The Breath of Dawn” by Kristen Heitzmann “All Things New” by lynn Austin “Susannah’s Christmas Wish” by Jerry elcher “Naomi’s Christmas” by Marta Perry “A Season of Angels” by Thomas Kincaid and Katherine Spencer “River of Mercy” by B. J. HoffHappy Reading from the Bookmobile!

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Nutrient Dense GardeningBy Daniel FisherOct.12, 2012:

Will try and do another article. By now I hope most of you did send your soil samples in and have cover crops growing.

Now come the amendments we need in the soil. Phosphorous will make for more vigorous and rapid growth, early root growth, better development and quality fruit. It will also hasten maturity, increase nitrogen uptake, increase mineral content and make for higher sugar levels. It promotes energy release in cells, cell division (or more fruit), fruit enlargement and photosynthesis. Phosphorous is contained in a cell’s DNA and is non-toxic.

You can build phosphorous levels with cover crops, compost and soft rock phosphates.

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Parkman PathwaysBy ellen Hershberger

Saturday, Sept. 22: Today I did a double shift from last night.

Sunday, Sept. 23: Of course, I slept in, and then I joined family for brunch. In the afternoon, I visited Kathleen at the hospital. I will take these notes to let her friends know her condition. She was found on the floor at home by the visiting nurse and she does not seem to be doing too well.

Monday, Sept. 24: This was just a normal day at work.

tuesday, Sept. 25: I swept the attic and cleaned a cubbyhole before going on a few hours of errands.

I missed going with the singers tonight because of doing a 12-hour overnight shift.

Wednesday, Sept. 26: After a few hours sleep, I reported to work by 2 p. m.

thursday, Sept. 27: We went out to breakfast in Thompson with my client where I met up with cousin Cora who happened to be at the same place. Back home tonight and, burr, my house is cold!

friday, Sept. 28: Had breakfast with Bonnie while on errands and shopping.

Kathleen had severe pain and had blocked intestinal surgery this p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29: I went to niece Ada’s until early p.m. to spend some time with them before their two eldest Marlin and Susan get married in the next few weeks.

Kathleen is still in the ICU and in much pain. Got her mail and checked the house.

Sunday, Sept. 30: Our council church was today at the David Hostetler home.

Monday, Oct. 1: A normal workday – am trying to fight off a cold.

tuesday, Oct. 2: I gave up this morning and started a fire in the stove. Predictions are for a cool week and am tired of having a cold house.

We attended the wedding of Paul Yoder and Malinda Miller amid the rain and mud, but we are thankful to GOD for the rains.

Tonight, the family surprised sister for her birthday.

Wednesday, Oct. 3: Today, I started back cooking one day at Brooks House. Got to sleep in my own bed tonight.

thursday, Oct. 4: We attended the wedding of marlin Miller and linda Miller on Shedd Rd. The workers are still digging ditches to widen that road.

friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6: I’m working a long shift, but I do get “down time” while here.

Sunday, Oct. 7: Some of the family were in church by nephew Matthew Yutzys’, but I stayed home and slept. Made a nice fire in the stove … my house was cold!

Monday, Oct. 8: Didn’t do much today – am sick with a chest cold … coughing, sneezing, blowing … ugh!

tuesday, Oct. 9: I helped sister a few hours and then was treated to lunch at Dutch Family along with several friends. The singers were to Bill D. Bylers on Burton-Windsor Rd.

Wednesday, Oct. 10: We are busy getting ready for church here. I have an afternoon staff meeting before heading off to a 24-hour shift.

thursday, Oct. 11: When this shift ended tonight, I went to Brooks House for an all nighter (12 hours).

friday, Oct. 12: This day brings memories of parents’ and brother’s anniversaries … and of birthdays in the family.

Sleep is so welcome this morning and, in the afternoon, nieces came to help us all along with last minute church preparation. (The “last minute” actually is “last hours”. )

Saturday, Oct. 13: Communion services were held here at Noah Yutzys’. We were grateful for all the visitors who came. All of us were happy to get to our beds early, tonight.

Sunday, Oct. 14: A day of rest and reading. Niece and I took a nice long walk, enjoying the fall colors in this balmy weather.

Tonight, some of the family came for an evening together.

Monday, Oct. 15: This is a nice beginning of my vacation in Meadville, Pa. It is about eight years ago that my friend June and I met on an Anderson bus to Michigan. She invited me to her home and each year since, if possible, we spend a week together in spring and in fall.

Friend Kathleen is now again in Heather Hill and would enjoy mail and visitors.

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homeBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler

The lived-in home has a welcome mat,And sewing on the chairs,Books upon the mantel,

Toys scattered on the stairs.The lived-in home is togetherness,Songs to sing and games to play,Friendly, kind folks to chat with.

And a place to rest at the end of day.

AND remember… A home without books is like a house without windows.

tucker hillBy laura Detweiler

Down Tucker Hill, we went for a ride.Fell at the bottom, Katherine and I.

We were blading at the park on Hayes.We went from the park, quite a ways.

It was steep and curvy and looked like fun.But it’s very dangerous for everyone.

If you have on blades - or scooter, too.Stay away from that hill, I’m tellin’ you!

Starting at the top, we just went slow.Around the curve, I thought, “OH NO!”I was goin’ too fast, a-comin were cars,

So I fell down and I saw stars!

My tripBy Katherine Detweiler

If I went on a trip, it would be to Kentucky to visit friends.

I’d visit Stevens and larrys and stay there all summer. I’d help them work and also play!

I’d call Mom and Dad every day.No sisters, brothers or anyone could

pester me; it would just be me, myself and I.I’d bring home tons of souvenirs for

everyone … my friends, teachers, sisters, brothers, parents, grandparents and cousins. I’d make everyone jealous by telling them my exciting tale!

AutumnBy Katherine Detweiler

Autumn in coming,leaves turning brown.

Out of the trees,‘They’re tumbling down.

Squirrels are scampering,Here and there.

While off in the distance,I see a bear.

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Fun!Bible Trivia Game 1. Which day of creation included God making night? (Genesis 1:5) 2. What did Jesus say he would arrive in when He returns at the end of the world? (luke 21:27) 3. In the Bible, what insects are called destroyers of clothing? (James 5:2) 4. At what event in Jesus’ life did a voice from heaven say, “This is My Son …”? (Matthew 3:16-17) 5. Who was to die in egyptian households on the night of Passover? (exodus 12:12, -13) 6. Where were the Israelites to put some of the blood from their Passover sacrifice? (exodus 12:7) 7. What metal covered the ark and its carrying poles? (exodus 25:10-14) 8. What nationality was the man young Moses killed and hid in the sand? (exodus 2:11-12) 9. What sea were Peter and Andrew by when Jesus called to them? Matthew 4:18-19) 10. What was the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus? (luke 6:16) Answers on Page 2

Howdy from West FarmingtonBy Mrs. Rudy Kathryn DetweilerSept. 27, 2012:

While looking across the street, I noticed the trees are turning colors and ready to burst into the golden, red and orange colors of autumn. When the corn is in shocks and the pumpkins stacked among the goldenrod and red sumac, there is so much beauty from the Master’s Hand all over our bountiful land.

There is something about this time of year at the end of harvest! leaving work and worry behind, there comes an urge to travel amongst the fall scenery. If plans hold out, a group of us will leave Oct. 1 for lancaster, Pa. to visit our old time friends elam and emma ebersols. Going are emanuel and Maryann Staltzfus, lester and Sara Hostetler, Ray and Sue Burkholder, Rudy and me, and maybe Carey Joes Mel and Kathryn Byler and Yogi and Maryann Miller. We plan to return Oct. 3.

I was reading how half of the fun of traveling is the return home. That is the final satisfaction of a journey … the homecoming. To go is good, but to come back home is best, so, we always hope and pray for a safe trip!

Widower Joe (Sams John) Miller and son Benji of Farmington are still deeply grieving the death of beloved wife and mother Alma who was killed instantly by a pickup truck last March while she took her daily walk. We could feel his sorrow Tuesday night when son Martys and we took supper over. Joe enjoys his visitors. His married children Joey Jr. and Karen and family, David and Becky, and Ida Mae also came. The next day, the married daughters of the late Freeman N.

Millers planned to come together with Joe’s married daughters since they lost their mother in a similar accident.

Mrs. les Mast Mary (my cousin) is recovering from surgery where doctors removed a cancerous tumor and is taking chemo. Her address is 16421 Burton Windsor Rd., Middlefield, 44062. Mail would help cheer her.

Mrs. Aden Nancy Yoder, here on Clark Rd., is also taking chemo and has a sore on her foot. They are checking it out to see if it’s sugar related. let’s remember her. Her address is 4740 Clark Rd., West Farmington, 44491. She is 31 years old and they have one daughter. let’s cheer them up with whatever. She has had a hard battle with this cancer.

They were at son Marty and lori Detweilers last night along with her parents Homer and Martha Yoders, her Aunt Kathryn Hostetler and sister Robbie and laura Masts. Also at Martys were son John and laura Detweilers, Marvin and emma Kauffmans, Joey and Mary esther Detweiler and us. We reminded Marty he turned 34 years old. Their visitors Friday night were Mervin and elizabeth erbs, Mrs. Alta erb and four children, Paul and Shirley Troyers and more.

There was a nice crowd at Mel Masts for the Benefit Auction Wednesday night for Mespo Church. The fish and fries were very delicious. Thanks to those who made them.

I got to see Preacher Andy D.A. and Ida Miller’s new home they built onto Mel Masts house. This was the old Sam erb place and brings nice memories of my dear Aunt emma.

Our life as we know itThe first day, God created the dog and said:

‘Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.’

The dog said: ‘That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten?’

So God agreed.On the second day, God created the monkey and said:

‘entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I’ll give you a twenty-year life span.’

The monkey said: ‘Monkey tricks for twenty years? That’s a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?’

And God agreed.On the third day, God created the cow and said:

‘You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.’

The cow said: ‘That’s kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years... How about twenty and I’ll give back the other forty?’

And God agreed again.On the fourth day, God created humans and said:

‘eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I’ll give you twenty years.’

But the human said: ‘Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?’

‘Okay,’ said God, ‘You asked for it.’So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play

and enjoy ourselves ... For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family .... For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren ... And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.Life has now been explained to you.

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