Amish Corner
It was a little cloudy the morning of June 3, but the sun was trying to shine through...
Hello from Geauga County Amish Country,
It was a little cloudy the morning of June 3, but the sun was trying to shine through. We’ve been blessed with lots of rain, making things grow. Lots of produce showing up at produce stands. Strawberries are about over for the season.
Going to a wedding in Ossineki, Mich., for a great-nephew were Mrs. Eli Yoder, Miss Esther Miller, Roy and Susan Miller, John and Kathryn Schrock, Marvin and Nora Mae Hershberger, Marvin and Dorothy Schrock, Ellen Hershberger and I. We left at noon June 28 and returned home the afternoon of June 29. We slept at a motel in Alpena, Mich., on Wednesday evening. The wedding was on Thursday.
Sunday evening guests at Perry Miller’s were Dan and Sylvia Miller and three children, Richard and Susan Miller and children, Mark and Fan Miller and family, Steve and Minnie Byler and I. We grilled burgers and hot dogs and also had ice cream, snacks and coffee sitting around the campfire. It was another enjoyable evening.
The afternoon of July 4 the family helped son-in-law Dan work on the addition in his shop, putting up drywall and trim. Then, we had a cookout.
Announced for marriage are Marian, daughter of Dave and Cora Kurtz of Mumford Road, and David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller of Colorado. The wedding is planned for July 20. They plan to live here in Ohio for the time being.
A blood drive will be here at Joe’s Window Shop on July 8 from 2-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served to all donors.
There will be a benefit at the Middlefield Sale Barn the evening of July 7 for Stoney Creek School. Everyone is welcome. There will also be a silent auction and lunch stand.
A benefit live and silent auction will be held at the Parkman Community House the evening of July 7 for Lakeview School. All are welcome.
Did You Know?
Fort Mackinac was founded during the American Revolution. Believing Fort Michilimackinac, at what is now Mackinaw City, was too vulnerable to American attack, the British moved the fort to Mackinac Island in 1780. Americans took control in 1796. In July 1812, the British captured the fort in the first land engagement in the nation in the War of 1812. It was returned to the United States after the war. The fort remained active until 1895.
The island is a very interesting place to visit. They still have “soldiers” holding rifle firing demonstrations and cannon firing. Also on the island are many shops, plus fudge being made while you watch. There are many beautiful flower gardens. It is a beautiful place to visit.
Chuckles
My husband and I purchased an old home in northern New York state from two sisters. Winter was fast approaching and I was concerned about the house’s lack of insulation.
“If they could live here all those years, so can we,” my husband declared.
One day the temperature dropped below zero and we woke up to find the interior walls covered with frost. My husband called the sisters to ask how they had kept the house warm. After a rather brief conversation, he hung up.
“For the past 30 years,” he muttered, “they’ve gone to Florida for the winter.”
When a couple showed up at a very popular restaurant, it was very crowded. The man went up to the hostess and asked, “Will it be long?”
The hostess, ignoring him, kept on writing in her book.
He asked again, “How much of a wait?”
The woman looked up from her book and said, “About 10 minutes.”
A short time later, they heard an announcement over the loudspeaker, “Willette B. Long, your table is ready!”
You all have a good week.
