Friday Amish in the News: Solar Eclipse, Rhubarb Dessert,and What Happens When The Fire Truck Catches Fire?

By Kevin Williams

Thought I'd offer up a special Friday Amish in the News today with an interesting mix of articles!

First, I talk a lot about a local/regional supermarket chain around here called MARSH (I have a bit of a personal history with them, but I'll save that for another day).  Anyway, I fear their demise may be imminent. I touched upon the topic yesterday.  Even if you aren't from around here and have clue what Marsh is the article is still interesting to read.

BYE-BYE MARSH:  It appears this once storied grocery store chain is about to disappear. Click here to read more.

Total eclipse of the sun will be in that narrow band which includes St. Louis and Nashville

ECLIPSE NEWS

There will be a solar eclipse this summer over parts of the midwestern USA. Amish Cook columnist, Gloria Yoder, lives almost right in the peak path.  I am going to try to get more information about this but an Amish/Mennonite farm in Kentucky will be hosting an "Eclipse Encounter" will speakers, stories, and food at an Amish farm in Fairview, Kentucky. Sounds awesome to me!  This is a short snippet about it from a Kentucky radio station with some sound files from an Amish or Mennonite man (you can tell by the accent) describing the event.

Interestingly, there is a website probably maintained by the local Mennonite church that gives much more information. Click here.

HUTTERITE NEWS - What happens when the colony fire truck catches fire?  Click here.

MILLIE OTTO'S RHUBARB DESSERT - Check in with Amish columnist Millie Otto this week who shares a recipe for "Rhubarb Dessert", perfect for Mother's Day!  Click here.