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Why you should plan your next trip to Amish Country

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WHAT’S INSIDE

FEATURES

06 “ALL ABOARD!”Gone Loco Hobby Train Depot

26 HAND-CRAFTED & HEART-FELTWhy you should plan your next trip to Amish Country

22 FURNITURE HEARTLANDHandcrafted Hardwoods

30 COME TO THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA& ‘Go home with Bonnie Jean’

TRAVEL INFORMATION

12 CALENDAR OF EVENTSWhat’s going on in Amish Country

IN EVERY ISSUE

AMISH HEARTLAND MAP16JUST VISITINGAmish Heartland’s Finest34

EDITORIALEnjoy Nature’s Beauty02BOOK REVIEWA Love Undone03RECIPES24BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST36

*COVER PHOTO PHOTO BY CATIE NOYES

10 BULK FOODS OF AMISH COUNTRYCardinal Hill Grocery

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CATIE NOYESSPECTRUM PUBLICATIONS EDITOR

AMISHHeartland

EDITORIAL

We ask our readers every month to share with us what they like about the Amish Heartland and we feature some of their responses in our Mailbag section. They talk about the rolling hills and the peaceful countryside and they usually have a comment or two about the delicious, homemade food.

Amish country is a place to slow down because life moves at a much slower pace here. There is no hurry to get from point A to point B because most of the locals here travel by horse and buggy. It’s a great place to come with the family or a romantic retreat for two.

In this edition of Amish Heartland, we share with you what it is that makes Amish country such a great place to visit. From homemade dining, to Amish crafts, to a cozy place to rest your head for the night, Amish country has something for everyone. Some travelers even find themselves making new friends with other travelers and planning future trips to the area together.

Train collectors will ogle over the newest hobby shop in town. Gone Loco, Hobby Train Depot is a train collectors dream come true, with scale model trains and all the accessories you can imagine to build the perfect train layout.

The kids eyes will light up when the see the 40-foot train layout come to life as two trains cruise down the track. Although the layout is already an elaborate

display, the Criders say it is a work in progress and guests can expect to see new editions each time they come in.

Just a short drive north, you can experience the entertainment of the Ohio Light Opera in Wooster. Unlike a traditional opera house, the Light Opera features comical plays that are fun for the whole family. The summer season kicks off this month with Brigadoon - a musical about two Americans who get lost on a hunting trip in Scotland and come across a village where the people live like it’s two hundred years in the past.

When you think of Amish country the words “hand-crafted” and “heart-felt” set the tone for an authentic experience unlike any other. Furniture stores that promise a lifetime of quality and fine-craftsmanship and unbeatable hospitality. Plan your trip to Amish country today.

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BOOK REVIEWA Love Undone

In this standalone book by Cindy Woodsmall, she spins a beautiful love story of two lives that cross and will never be the same.

At just 19 years old, Jolene Keim is forced to put a halt on her happily-ever-after after her parents are killed in an accident just a week before her wedding. Not wanting to see her siblings split up among relatives, Jolene steps in to care for her five younger siblings.

While Jolene has adapted into this new lifestyle that has been thrust upon her, her relationship with her fiancée, Van, did not and Jolene had to watch as her love moved on to a new life. After ten years, Jolene is still single and carries a little grief and bitterness over losing the life she thought she was meant to have.

Jolene and Van find themselves working together at a new shelter for horses rescued from abuse situations along with Andy Fisher, a horse trainer from a different Amish district. Andy is a grass widower, (his wife abandoned him six years ago, leaving him unable to divorce or remarry according to Amish ways) who is quite content raising his 9-year-old son alone.

Andy is cautious of his deeply growing friendship with Jolene and up until this point, he had found his peace with God on being forced to live a solitary life. Andy and Jolene find themselves confronted with difficult choices and must trust in God’s guidance or be lured down the path of temptation.

Woodsmall brings these two lives together to create quite the complicated love story. Like all of Woodsmall’s books, this one is definitely a must read. Grab a copy today and just try to put it down!

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Reviewed by AMANDA NIXONAMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

4 June 2015

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ANTIQUES & ARTWalnut Creek Antique Mall.............05

ATTRACTIONSAlpine Hills Museum.........................21Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center..................................09Collectors Decantors & Steins..........21Gone Loco Hobby Museum.............27Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..............14J.M. Smucker Company, Store & Cafe....................................04P. Graham Dunn................................33Warther Carvings................................04

BULK FOOD STORESBulk Food Country Store.................11Cardinal Hill Grocery..................10, 11Harvey’s Market.................................11Moreland Fruit Farms.......................11Prairie Lane Market..........................11Raber’s Country Bakery....................11

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLESC&C Treasure Seek.........................05Main Street Bears...............................27

Parsley Pot...........................................07Sol’s Exchange....................................15World Crafts........................................29

DINING & FOODBeachy’s Country Chalet...................21Brick Towne Tavern ...........................21Broad Run Cheese House .................21Charm Family Restaurant.................13Kauffman’s Country Bakery.............09Miller’s Bakery....................................29Sugar Valley Meats......................21Troyer’s Home Pantry........................25

FURNITURE & WOODWORKINGCountry Furniture............................09Green Acres Furniture.......................23Homestead Furniture........................23Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ...................04Troyer Furniture.................................23Walnut Creek Furniture....................23Yoder’s Oak & Cherry......................33

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOSCountry View Wicker........................29Kauffman Lawn Furniture....Back CoverSwiss Country Lawn & Crafts...........37

LODGINGBerlin Village Inn...............................34Donna’s Premier Lodging .................34Scenic Hills RV Park..........................34Zinck’s of Berlin.................................34

SHOPS & SUCHAlpine Structures................................07Amish Country Peddler.....................Inside Front CoverBerlin Leather & Pets........................08Charm Harness & Boot.....................28Holmes Sew & Vac.............................29Idealz.........................................21Kiko’s Greenhouse.............................14Gospel Book Store.............................03The Gospel Shop................................21Mt. Hope Fence..................................31Olivesburg General Store..................29Primitive Porch...................................27

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Mike and Bonnie Crider’s Train Depot has only been open for a couple of months, but they have already seen a lot

of excited customers who came across the hobby shop on their travels through Amish Country. “So far everyone’s last words have been, ‘you’ll be seeing a lot more of me’,” said Mike.

The idea to open Gone Loco, Hobby Train Depot came to Mike and Bonnie while they were looking over their extensive collection of trains. “Mike has been collecting trains for a long time,” said Bonnie.

“My granddad had some trains and I have been collecting since I was a child,” added Mike.

“We decided to turn Mike’s passion for trains into a business and share it with the public,” said Bonnie. The Criders knew there were plenty of hobby and collector shops in the area, but none that specifically catered to one particular hobby or collectors item – i.e. trains.

“It’s nice to see the little kids faces light up when they come in and they see the trains run,” said Mike, indicating the 40-foot layout that is still a work

in progress. Two trains run side-by-side through an imaginary village that features a grocery and hardware store, pub, bike shop and even a building under construction (complete with workers inside).

As Mike fires up the model Pennsylvania 2-8-0 Steam Passenger train, you can hear the conductor running through a checklist of procedures before he gives out the “all ready” to leave the station. “The model train can do all the startup things a real train can do,” said Mike. “You can even record your own voice as the conductor.”

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Smoke billows from the smoke stack and the train is on its way. (Bonnie pointed out that the train smoke can be purchased in any scent you would like.) It passes by the small town before it enters a tunnel through the mountain. As the train comes out the other side of the mountain, it passes over a trestle bridge that crosses over a small lake fed by a cascading waterfall from the mountain.

The details that go into this particular layout are stunning: from the snow-capped mountains and pines, to the cascading “water” down the mountainside, and even the pebbles, shrubs and miniature people that make the layout come to life.

Bonnie said, “It takes many years to develop a layout.” “You’re never done designing,” Mike added, indicating that the current layout is still a work in progress. They both agree that this is all part of the fun in building a dream train set.

Feeling inspired by what you see? The hobby shop contains everything you need to get your own dream layout started - buildings, rocks and water, paint and molds, grasses, trees and miniature people, and unique items like corn stalks and hay bales. “Some people like to bring a little bit of the countryside back with them,” said Bonnie.

Bonnie pointed out that these items are also popular for those that like to build their own Christmas villages. The different paint and molds are also popular among crafters.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced “engineer,” you can find just about any style of train or track you are looking for. Gone Loco carries O Scale and HO Gauge trains and is a certified MTH and Lionel dealer.

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THE PARSLEY POT

HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 9-5 Sun. 12-5CLOSED Monday

Call for directions. (look for tourist activity signs)

"Celebrating 40 Years!”

419-281-7514697 Co. Rd. 1302

Ashland, Ohio 44805

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Don’t see what you are looking for in the store? “We can order anything anybody wants,” said Bonnie. “It can be almost overwhelming,” looking through all the trains, tracks and specialty items and trying to envision what kind of layout you want to do she added.

Spend some time talking with the experts (Mike and Bonnie) and discuss some of your ideas with them. They can help to point you in the right direction whether it’s sharing some of their own previous designs or pointing you to a website with layout samples and ideas.

Bonnie pointed out that she is the visionary, coming up with the creative layouts for the track, while Mike is the “technical guy.” He can walk you through all the specific electronics and gadgets you will need to make your dream track come to life.

If the model train world is completely new to you, you might be interested in checking out the “Ready to Run” room: a whole room dedicated to sets you can take home and set up in minutes. Themed sets like “The Polar Express” and “Thomas and Friends” are great for the kids. Gone Loco also offers different price levels depending on how serious of a train enthusiast you are: from beginner to advanced levels.

Trains are a great hobby to bring the family together. “I don’t know why the art of train collecting seemed to get lost over time,” said Bonnie. “Dig up grandpas old set and get together with the family. Trains are something that will always work if they are taken care of.”

Gone Loco features trains that are scale models of an actual train that ran (or runs) in real life. These trains capture every detail of their real-life counterparts from the train number on the side to the fireboxes that light up as the train picks up speed.

“I like the history behind the trains,” said Bonnie. “We have a scale model of the Lincoln Funeral Train.” Bonnie explained the train

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Specializing in leather waist belts• Moccasins • Felt Hats • Pet Supplies

• Saddles & Tack • Western Home Decor • Western Shirts & Coats

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was originally designed to carry president Lincoln and his family during his presidency. Unfortunately, the day Lincoln was scheduled to make his first trip on the train, he was assassinated and his first trip on the train was in his casket.

Mike and Bonnie Crider could talk trains all day. If you have the time for a little rail side chit-chat, you should plan a trip to the Gone Loco Hobby Train Depot: located at 10755 SR 39, Millersburg. Hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information call 330-674-0093 or visit www.gonelocohobbytraindepot.com and find them on facebook.

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“Featuring Grilled Panini Sandwiches”•Bakery •Café •Bulk •Ice Cream Parlor

330.893.2129 • 4357 US 62, Millersburgwww.kauffmanscountrybakery.com

Across from Heini’s Cheese in the of Amish CountryOpen Monday-Saturday, Sundays (May thru November)

One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country

Where You Can See &

330-893-44554329 C.R. 168, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 � 1 Mile North of Berlin in Bunker Hill

Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm

Where Comfort, Quality & Price

Meet!

Discover unique

styles or customize

Feel The DifferenceHandcrafted by Family or Select

Local craftsmen.

38 YearsFamily Owned!Since 1976

America’s most-exciting cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history; half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts;

5798 CR 77, Open Year Round.

330.893.3192 • www.Behalt.com

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8221 County Road 192, Holmesville, 44633 • 330-279-2619Mon, Wed, Thu, and Sat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Tue & Fri, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Easily accessible off the Holmes Country Trail at Mile Marker 3

STOP IN FOR FRIENDLY

SERVICE AND A LARGE

VARIETY OF QUALITY GOODS.

Cardinal Hill Grocery is owned by Ivan and Fannie Hershberger and family. “We offer the products you expect to find in a bulk food/deli store, plus many healthier choices such as dried fruits, nuts, fresh-ground grains, organic foods, as well as chemical-free produce grown right here (especially asparagus),” said Fannie Hershberger. “We offer special pricing for special occasions and large orders for church, weddings and more and we also take orders for meat and cheese trays.”

The Hershberger family has been growing and selling fresh asparagus when in season for 15 years.

Cardinal Hill Grocery offers products such as fresh ground grains, farm fresh brown eggs, home baked goods and home made cereals.

We aim to provide the kind of products you want, in a place you like to shop, with service you

enjoy, at a price you can afford, said Fannie Hershberger.’’

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on for 15 years.

The is used daily to grind up fresh grains while you wait. Choose from grains such as buckwheat, soft white wheat, prairie gold and more which can be freshly ground into flour. A roller mill can also be used to prepare freshly rolled oats.

A bike shop in the building also offers bikes and bike parts, and repair services in the evenings and on Saturdays.

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BULK FOOD COUNTRY STOREAddress: 14396 Dover Road, Dalton, OH 446181 mile West of Mt. Eaton on US 250Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open evenings by chance. Closed Sunday.Only cash and good checks accepted

Bulk Food Country Store is a traditional Amish store that has been serving customers for 37 years. Products include: Haitian Vanilla, Coconut Oil, Xylitol, raw sugar, gluten-free products, cake filling/icing, pie fillings, black walnuts, local maple syrup, snacks, candies, fudge, jams & jellies, Watkins, Stanley Home products, Fuller Brush products, F.L.P. Aloe Vera, LARGE selection of Tupperware, cookbooks, Dish cloths, Basic H and much more. Stop out and see Mary!

Bulk Foods of Amish Country

FLOUR SACK, LLCAddress: 2430 Twp. Rd. 183, Baltic, OH 43804-9607Located between Charm and Farmerstown just off State Route 557Contact: 330-231-5974 Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.We accept cash, checks and credit cards

We carry a wide variety of bulk foods, spices, snacks, and beverages. Fresh milk and eggs from a local Amish family farm. RVing? Propane tanks refilled here.

Directions: From New Philadelphia take SR 39 north to Sugarcreek. Turn left onto SR 93. Take SR 93 five miles to SR 557. Turn left onto SR 557. Take SR 557 five miles to Township road 183 just outside of Farmerstown. Turn left onto 183. Follow 183 a mile and a half to location. Destination will be on the left.

CARDINAL HILL GROCERYAddress: 8221 County Road 192, Holmesville, Ohio 44633Located along the Holmes County Trail (at mile marker three)Phone: 330 279-2619Hours: Mon., Wed., Thu. and Sat. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. & Tue. & Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover

Family owned and operated Bulk Foods and Deli. Stop in for friendly service and a large variety of quality goods. Including: 15 years selling home grown asparagus. We also have fresh ground grains, farm fresh brown eggs, home baked goods and home made cereals.

There is also a bike shop in the building, offering bikes, parts and repair services (evenings and Saturdays)

HARVEY’S MARKET12636 State Route 39, Big Prairie Ohio 44611Two miles east of Nashville, 9 miles west of MillersburgContact: (330) 231-0786; www.facebook.com/pages/Harveys-MarketHours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; After hours and Sunday, self serve

Welcome to Harvey’s Market, where good produce and great people come together!

We supply you with all the fresh produce you could need: Vine Ripe tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupe, apples, tree ripe peaches (wholesale and retail) and much much more.

Come for a visit and sample before you buy! You will love the atmosphere, the friendly service and the quality you receive. It’s the closest thing to picking from your own backyard!

MORELAND FRUIT FARM1558 Moreland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691, 1 mile west of State Route 83, south. Visit our website for full detailed directions.Contact: (330) 264-8735; http://www.morelandfruitfarm.comHours: “Pick Your Own” June-August, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Closed Sunday Payment types: cash, check or credit card w/a 2% user fee.

Moreland Fruit Farm is located in southern Wayne County, Ohio, on the edge of Amish Country. The gently rolling hills provide a scenic background for picking your own fruit or visiting our Farm Market. Our Pick Your Own patches, vineyards, and orchards are open for picking as each crop ripens and are sold by the pound (containers are available). Please call to check the daily availability of the fruits in season.

PRAIRIE LANE MARKET7841 County Road 373, Big Prairie, Ohio 44611(BETWEEN SHREVE & NASHVILLE)Summer Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Thurs and Sun

Prairie Lane Market opened seven years ago as a grocery/bulk food and bent and dent store. “We are a family-owned store that carries a wide variety of discount groceries, health and beauty products, name-brand items like Huggies, Kraft and Campbells, just to name a few,” said owner Eli Weaver. “We also carry bulk foods, pet food, bird seed and more.” New shipments of products arrive constantly.

Stop in… fill your pantry shelves with great bargains or you just might find that perfect item you have been looking for!

“Stop in for friendly service and a

large variety of quality goods.”

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6 KIDS’ DAYWhen: 1-4 p.m.Where: Wayne County Library DowntownLots of kids’ activities, animals, games, music and displays.

330-262-6222www.mainstreetwooster.org

11 LADIES’ NIGHT OUTWhen: 5-8 p.m.Where: Downtown WoosterJoin us for a fun night of activities for women of all ages.

330-262-6222www.mainstreetwooster.org

12MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: STOCKDALEBROTHERSWhen: 7-9 p.m.Where: Berlin SquareWelcome back to the Berlin Square, the Stockdale Brothers. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment.www.heartofamishcountry.com

1311TH ANNUAL HOLMES COUNTYRAILS-TO-TRAILS BENEFIT AUCTION &ROAD APPLE 5KWhere: Hipp Station Depot , 1 Trail Drive, Millersburg

330-674-0475www.holmestrail.org

13-14QUAILCREST FARM SPRING GARDENFAIRWhen: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Quailcrest FarmOver 45 garden-related artists and craftsmen, food and music set in the beautiful Quailcrest Gardens!

330-345-6722www.quailcrest.com

19CONCERT & CRUISE-INWhen: 7-9:30 p.m.Where: Downtown WoosterClassic cars and street rods line the streets of historic Downtown Wooster. Live music and food vendors.

330-262-6222www.mainstreetwooster.org

19MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: 39 WESTWhen: 7-9 p.m.Where: Berlin SquareEnjoy an evening of live entertainment with 39 West.www.heartofamishcountry.com

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20SMITHVILLE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSEWhen: 1:30-4 p.m.Where: Smithville Historical Society & Mishler MillMishler Weaving Mill, Village Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville. Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible.

330-669-9308 www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html

20BUCKIN’ OHIO RODEO & WESTERN EXPERIENCEWhen: 4 p.m.Where: 8154 Garman Rd., BurbankJoin Buckin’ Ohio for a real Western Experience-fun for the whole family. See website for times and events.

330-624-7205 www.buckinohio.com

25 US ARMY FIELD BAND CONCERTWhen: 7-8:30 p.m.Where: Downtown Wooster

330-262-6222 www.mainstreetwooster.org

26 SOUNDS OF DOWNTOWNWhen: 6-8 p.m.Where: Downtown WoosterSpend a relaxing evening in Downtown Wooster listening to street musicians.

330-262-6222 www.mainstreetwooster.org

26MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: DAUGHTERS OF GRACEWhen: 7-9 p.m.Where: Berlin SquareDaughters of Grace are back this year at Music on the Square. Enjoy an evening outdoors while listening to live, local entertainment.www.heartofamishcountry.com

27 PAINT TWP./MT. EATON FIREMEN’S FESTIVAL & FIREWORKSWhen: 4 p.m.Where: Mt. Eaton Elementary, 8746 Market St.Chicken BBQ, music, and games. Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.

330-465-8610

27BERLIN ART FESTIVAL & PET DAYWhen: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Berlin Park, 5481 Elm Street, BerlinVisit downtown Berlin for outdoor arts & crafts and don’t forget to bring your dog for the pooch parade!www.heartofamishcountry.com

2722ND ANNUAL HOLMES COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICES BENEFIT AUCTIONWhere: Mt. Hope Auction Barn

330-674-5861

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4450 SR 557, Charm, OH • 330.893.2717

Open Monday – Saturday 6am-8pm

Full Service Restaurant

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27STRAWBERRY JELLY-JAMBOREEWhen: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: The J.M. Smucker Store & Café, 333 Wadsworth Road, OrrvilleEnjoy strawberry desserts, caricatures, children’s activities, live music from noon-4 p.m. and lunch specials.

330-684-1500www.smuckers.com

30-JULY 4ORRVILLE FIREFIGHTERS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONWhen: Where: Orr Park, OrrvilleSee our website for a full list of festival events and times. Orrville Parade 6/30 at 7 p.m. and Fireworks 7/4 at 10:15 p.m.

330-684-5051 www.orrville.com

July Preview3MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: UPRIVERWhen: 7-9 p.m.Where: Berlin SquareUpRiver is a new group to the Berlin stage. With their many different styles of music and instruments they are sure to be a hit. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment.www.heartofamishcountry.com

3-52015 BICENTENNIAL AND THUNDER OVER HOLMES COUNTY Where: Historic Downtown MillersburgComing to Millersburg for the first time will be the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial! This 1/2 scale replica will be located on the Courthouse Lawn July 3, 4 & 5. Opening ceremonies will take place Friday July 3rd at 6:30pm. The Fireworks display will go off on the 4th at dark. Live entertainment, children play area, food vendors and a Beer Garden will all be located in our beautiful historic downtown.

330-674-2412www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

4COOKBOOK EXTRAVAGANZAWhen: 10 a.m.-1 p.m..Where: Gospel Book Store in the German Village Center, 4900 Oak St., BerlinCookbook authors will be on hand with samples of food from their cook books. Chat with authors about recipes and entertaining, sample recipes and then vote on your favorites to help them crown a winner.

330-893-2523www.mygospelbookstore.com

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Kiko’s GreenhousePottery & Gift Shop

Lawn Ornaments, Pottery, Vegetables & Gifts

Your Beautiful Lawn Starts Here!

330-832-869815579 Lincoln Way W., Dalton, OH

(corner of Rt. 172 W. & Deerfield)We accept MasterCard, Visa & Discover

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4OHIO LIGHT OPERA COMMUNITY POPS CONCERTWhen: 7-8 p.m.Where: Downtown WoosterThe Ohio Light Opera Orchestra and Chorus perform at this annual pops concert. Bring your lawn chairs!

330-262-6222 www.mainstreetwooster.org

4WOOSTER COMMUNITY FIREWORKSWhen: Fireworks at 10 p.m.Where: North of the Kinney Building on Burbank Rd. between Highland and Oldman Rd., WoosterEntertainment and concessions at the soccer complex. Kinney Property Activities 7 p.m., Fireworks 10 p.m. 330-464-6305

4FREDERICKSBURG INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

When: Parade steps off at 11 a.m.Where: FredericksburgLine up starts at 9:30 a.m. at intersection of Fredericksburg and Graber Rds. Parade starts at 11 a.m., “Wayne County’s Biggest Small Town Parade.” Ball games & food concession stands following the parade at the ball diamond.

330-749-7010

4 BENEFIT QUILT AUCTIONWhen: 9 a.m.Where: Kidron AuctionBenefiting the Crippled Children’s Bureau.

330-857-2641 www.kidronauction.com

4 ORRVILLE FIREWORKS DISPLAYWhen: 10:15 p.m.Where: Orr Park, OrrvilleAll attention will be focused on the skies above Orrville as they erupt into a fury of thunder!

330-684-5051 www.orrville.com

www.solsinberlin.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND • Closed Sundays4914 West Main St. • Berlin, OH 44610 • 330.893.3134

Search: Sol’s in Berlin

Ohio’s Largest Arts & Crafts Mall

An Amish Country ‘Must See’ Since ‘93

June-OctoberOpen 9am-7pm

Daily

November - MayOpen 9am-5pm Daily

Open Memorial Day, 4th of July &Labor Day

Sol’s in Berlin

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5 Berlin Village Inn

5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5597161º -81.80692º)

14 Donna’s Premier Lodging

5523 East Street, Berlin (40.560806º -81.795587º)

38 Scenic Hills RV Park

4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

49 Zinck’s Family of Inns

4703 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.559689º -81.791478º)

TR = Township Road SR = State Route CR = County Road US = US Route

AROUND AMISHHeartlandIncludes GPS coordinates

3 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite

Heritage Center

5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

15 Gone Loco Hobby Train Depot

10755 SR 39, Millersburg(40.573468° -82.009013°)

19 Guggisberg Cheese

5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

24 J.M. Smucker Company

Store & Cafe

333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville(40.802762° -81.763000°)

34 P. Graham Dunn

630 Henry St., Dalton(40.793873° -81.700984°)

46 Warther Carvings

331 Karl Ave., Dover(40.525787º -81.487994º)

10 Charm Family Restaurant

4450 SR 557, Charm (40.506683° -81.785093°)

25 Kauffman’s Country Bakery

6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º)

29 Miller’s Bakery

4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

39 Shisler’s Cheese House

55 Kidron Rd., Orrville (40.796565º -81.746371º)

43 Troyer’s Home Pantry

668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854º -81.8442625º)

7 Bulk Food Country Store

14396 Dover Road, Dalton (40.705213° -81.725843°)

9 Cardinal Hill Grocery

8221 County Hwy 192, Holmesville (40.635738° -81.905858°)

20 Harvey’s Market

12636 SR 39, Big Prairie Ohio (40.588578° -82.075478°)

30 Moreland Fruit Farms

1558 Moreland Rd, Wooster (40.711712°, -81.968451°)

35 Prairie Lane Market

7841 County Road 373, Big Prairie (40.633630° -82.086563°)

37 Flower Sak

2430 TR 183, Baltic (40.477627° -81.755946°)

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1 Alpine Structures

2675 US 62, Dundee(40.607187º -81.716432º)

2 Amish Country Peddler

3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek(40.5451448º -81.7386129º)

4 Berlin Leather & Pets

4774 US Route 62, Millersburg

(Berlin)(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

6 bfearless.

3147 SR 39, Walnut Creek(40.544962º -81.737848º)

8 C&C Treasure Seekers

3169 SR 39, Walnut Creek(40.544694° -81.736425°)

11 Charm Harness & Boot

4432 CR 70, Charm(40.506574º -81.784203º)

12 Country Furniture

4329 CR 168, Millersburg(40.5711508º -81.776448º)

13 Country View Wicker

2701 SR 557, Baltic(40.841048º -81.764447º)

16 Gospel Book Store

4900 Oak Street, Berlin(40.7071309º -81.679855º)

17 Green Acres Furniture

7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre(40.561738º -81.799496º)

18 Greenhouse Shoppe, The

3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster(40.8453279º -81.9284401º)

21 Homestead Furniture

8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope(40.6268459º -81.784219º)

22 Holmes Sew & Vac

4897 West Main St., Berlin (40.561726º -81.798374º)

23 Jake's Handcrafted Oak

8239 TR 562, Holmesville (40.659197º -81.918054º)

26 Kauffman Lawn Furniture

4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5690155º -81.7849802º)

27 Kiko’s Greenhouse

15579 Lincoln Way West,Dalton (40.798646º -81.646774º)

28 Main Street Bears

225 N. Main St., Navarre (40.7225129º -81.5224304º)

31 Mt. Hope Fence

7102 CR 77, Millersburg (40.603298º -81.780687º)

32 Olivesburg General Store

4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º)

33 Parsley Pot

697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762º -82.2596821º)

36 Primitive Porch

4815 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561488º -82.795519º)

40 Sol’s Exchange

4914 W. Main St., Berlin (40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

41 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek (40.5172712º -81.6999655º)

42 Troyer Furniture

985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.5110001º -81.6529587º)

44 Walnut Creek Antique Mall

4872 McKinley Place Dr.,

Walnut Creek (40.5404832º -81.7202957º)

45 Walnut Creek Furniture

3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek (40.5463267º -81.7477899º)

47 World Crafts

13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134º -81.7450194º)

48 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry

6018 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.573872º -81.781354º)

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SUGARCREEK

2 Beachy’s Country Chalet Restaurant

115 Andreas Drive NE., Sugarcreek(40.499299º -81.635022º)

4 Brick Towne Tavern

980 W. Main St., Sugarcreek(40.499299º -81.635022º)

5 Broad Run Cheese House

6011 Old 39 NW, Dover(40.510957º -81.573298º)

9 Sugar Valley Meats

2149 Dutch Valley Dr. NW,

Sugarcreek(40.515236° -81.608882°)

6 Collectors, Decanters & Steins

119 East Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502761º -81.640391º)

7 Gospel Shop, The

112 East Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502816º -81.640546º)

8 Idealz

100 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502778° -81.641009°)

1 Alpine Hills Historical Museum

106 West Main St., Sugarcreek (40.503017º -81.641373º)

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3 fl oors of displays, exhibits, and artifacts.

Audio visual presentations.Visit our unique

gift shop

Experience Swiss & Amish Heritage

Sugarcreek Information Center 330-852-4113 or 888-609-7592

106 W. Main Street, Sugarcreek, OHMon - Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM thru October

Free admission – Donations accepted

Custom Butchering & Processing Freezer Beef & Smoked Meats

Full Retail Store

AMISH & SWISS COOKING

BEACHY’S RESTAURANT

980 West Main Street, Sugarcreek, OH • 330-852-2403Winter Hours: Mon.11am-12am • Tues. - Sat. 11am-1am • Sun. 12pm-6pm

Daily Food Specials:Burgers • Wraps • Monster Coney Dogs

The Best Chipotle Chili in Town! Beer • Wine • Spirits

Karaoke

Wednesdays

8:30-12:30

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Come visit our decanter museum.

Over 3,000 decanters to view.

Hours: Mon.- Sat. 9 - 6; Closed Sun.

330-343-38846011 Old Route 39, Dover

Halfway between Dover & Sugarcreek

Manufacturers of Swiss Heritage Wine and Broad Run Swiss Cheese

Curtain and Lace Shop

Housewares • Furniture • Groceries • Toys

330-852-6111Store Hours:Tues-Sat 10-5Closed Monday

100 W. Main St.Sugarcreek, OH 44681

Across from the Largest Cuckoo Clock

112 E. Main St. Sugarcreek, OH 44681330-852-4223

Email: thegospelshop67@gmail.comHours: MON.-THURS. & SAT. 8:30-5; FRI. 8:30-8

STOP IN TODAY!Bibles Books CD’s and DVD’s Bargain Books

Great Selection of Cards and Boxed Cards Inspirational Gifts T-shirts Children’s Section

The Garden Room... And Much More!

22 June 2015

The Furniture Heartland stores take

great pride in manufacturing furniture from the finest quality hardwoods, handcrafted by the most skilled craftsmen in the area.

AMERICAN HARDWOODS

Each of the furniture stores agree, some of the best quality hardwoods are harvested from the Northern States: Indiana, Ohio, West

Virginia and Pennsylvania. “Here they have slower tree growth. This makes tighter rings in the trees and creates a stronger hardwood,” said Ernie Hershberger of Homestead Furniture.

“There is a deep appreciation for the trees and the wood along with the craftsmanship it takes to execute a beautiful piece of furniture,” added Leon Swartzentruber of Green Acres Furniture.

Leon Swartzentruber noted that to ensure the highest quality lumber is coming in, the lumber supplier will often go out with someone from Green Acres and walk the woods with them, looking at the trees in their natural state in order to see the potential and beauty from start to finish. “Our biggest asset is the connection we have with the lumber mill.”

AMERICAN MADEBoth Green Acres Furniture and Homestead

Furniture feature manufacturing facilities onsite where they create quality hardwood furniture. “Our employees are in the business long-term,” said Hershberger. “They are skilled craftsmen who either grew up in the woodworking business or on the family farm where they appreciate the hands-on work.”

Both Troyer Furniture and Walnut Creek Furniture pull their inventory from the local craftsmen and put the finishing touches on the pieces in-house.

“We work with about 80 different builders within a 20 mile radius of our retail location. All of our builders are local, from Holmes County,” said Matt Beachy of Troyer Furniture.

HANDCRAFTED HARDWOODS

FRESH CUT LUMBER READY TO BE MADE INTO HIGH QUALITY FURNITURE PIECES AT GREEN ACRES FURNITURE

from the craftsmen to you!

“OUR EMPLOYEES ARE IN THE BUSINESS LONG-TERM...THEY ARE SKILLED CRAFTSMEN WHO EITHER GREW UP IN THE WOODWORKING BUSINESS OR ON

THE FAMILY FARM WHERE THEY APPRECIATE THE HANDS-ON WORK,” ERNIE HERSHBERGER, HOMESTEAD FURNITURE

“We pull from approximately 100 plus craftsmen in Holmes, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Knox Counties,” said Galen Swartzentruber of Walnut Creek Furniture. “We look for the same standards in quality (amongst all the craftsmen) and pick the best craftsmen in the area.”

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RecipesSTUFFED FRENCH TOASTServings: 4-5 Ingredients:

*4 large slices, sourdough bread (remove crust and cube bread)

*1 8 oz. package cream cheese, cut into cubes

*1 lg., Granny Smith Apple, peeled and chopped

*6 eggs *1 cup milk*1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon*2-3 tbs. sifted confectioners’ sugar

Directions:1. Place half the bread cubes in an

ungreased 11x7” baking dish. Cover with cream cheese cubes, distributing evenly.

2. Sprinkle with chopped apple (other fruit may be used) and top evenly with remaining bread crumbs.

3. Beat together eggs, milk and cinnamon until well blended; pour over bread mixture in dish. Bake in preheated oven at 375° for 35 minutes or until set.

4. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Serve with favorite syrup.

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Ingredients:*4 cups brown sugar*2 cups boiling water*1/4 cup light Karo syrup*2 tsp. Maple flavoring*2 1/2 pound Peanut Butter*1 quart Marshmallow Cream

Directions: 1. Bring to boil: brown sugar, water, Karo syrup & Maple

flavoring.

2. Let cool and add peanut butter and marshmallow cream.(If it gets to stringy, add a small amount of hot water)

3. Serve on bread

PEANUT BUTTER SPREADServed at every Amish church lunch

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Ingredients:*2 cups flour*1/2 tsp. baking powder*1/2 tsp baking soda*1/2 tsp. salt*1/2 cup butter*1 cup sugar*2 eggs*3 well-ripened bananas*1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions:1. Cream butter and add sugar gradually,

mixing as sugar is added. Add eggs, one at a time, beating each one thoroughly. Mash bananas and add.

2. Blend well. Stir in dry ingredients gradually. When well mixed, add nuts.

3. Pour into two 4”x8” greased loaf pans. Bake at 350° about 45-50 minutes. Remove from oven, let stand in pans about 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

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• Grandmas Jam House

• Schlabach Amish Bakery Granola

• Troyers Homemade Noodles

• Cappuccino/Coffee/Tea

Other Favorites:• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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hether it is shopping, eating or taking in the surrounding culture, Amish country takes a refreshing approach to tourism. With over

60 retail outlets in the Berlin area alone (the hub of Ohio’s Amish country), there is something for everyone to enjoy.

“We want visitors to know that in Amish Country they will have an authentic experience in a community rooted by heritage, honesty, hard work, integrity, compassion, and commitment,” said Danara Wallace, marketing coordinator for the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO AMISH COUNTRY?

“One of the great lines I hear when people come to the area is ‘it’s so peaceful here’,” said Eli Hochstetler, owner of the Gospel Book Store in Berlin and President of the Berlin Merchants Association.

LaVonne DeBois, owner of Amish Heartland Tours said, “the area appeals to visitors in many ways due to the simple way of life. They don’t feel rushed or stressed out.”

People who come to the area want to know what the Amish and Mennonite culture is all about, explained Hochstetler.

“They want to know, how do we help our neighbors out after the barn raising?” He added, but it’s not just about helping out after tragedy has struck, it’s about helping out whenever someone needs an extra hand.

And they love to exchange hospitality when the cameras are not rolling, when it stays just between them and the person they are helping. That extra hand is not just extended between community members, but is often extended to visitors to the area as well.

DeBois shared comments from some of her tour-goers on how they received a helping hand from some of the friendly people in the area.

“We had a group of ladies walk down to Boyd and Wurthmann restaurant for a bite to eat one evening when a big storm hit. They did not want to walk back to their hotel so they asked a local if he would give them a ride back to their hotel,” she said. When he obliged and drove them back, the ladies offered to tip him for the ride, but the gentleman just waived it off saying, “No thank-you, it is my pleasure ladies.”

Story & Photos by CATIE NOYESAMISH HEARTLAND EDITOR

Why you should plan your next trip to Amish Country

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DeBois said, other travelers commented on how nice the furniture stores in the area are and how easy it was to tell them what they wanted. “People appreciate businesses going the extra mile and going above and beyond what the customer is expecting,” she said.

“It is this lifestyle that our forefathers brought us up with and we love to operate that way,” said Hochstetler.

Along with top of the line customer service and a most welcoming atmosphere, there is always something going on in Amish Country. From a Pajama Party in January to a Harvest Fest and Rib Cook-off in the fall, you can be sure to catch a special promotion almost every month in Berlin.

Hochstetler said a visitor told him, “Berlin is a party town. They have something going on all the time.” The biggest complaint Hochstetler has had is that “Berlin is not open on Sundays.” But closing to spend time with family and partake in a day of rest is something that is also admired and appreciated by the travelers to the community.

There is still plenty to do in Amish country on a Sunday. Shops run by the “Englisch” (Amish term for those that are not Amish) remain open to fullfill any last minute shopping desires and you can create your own backroads tour and enjoy the peaceful countryside Amish country has to offer.

“Everyone has a story to share and the people love to tell it,” said Hochstetler. “We encourage everyone who comes to Amish country to get out to the back-road businesses and stop in and talk with the owners.”

A lot of talk has been centered on the upcoming construction project set to take place this summer. Construction crews will be working to widen the road that runs through the heart of Berlin (State Route 39) and create a new parking lot but the road will remain open to travelers at all times and all shops along the street will continue to have access their main entrances.

“Sure construction is happening, but with that is a beautification project,” said Hostetler. It’s a “Road 2 Better Berlin.”

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Antiques, Primitives, and Country Home Decor.

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SO WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP COMING BACK?As she is giving tours, DeBois asks her guests

why they came to Amish country and here is what some of them had to say:

“Our friends just came back from Holmes County. They shared so much about

their experiences that we had to come see for ourselves.”

“We live 2 hours from here and come every week to eat at our favorite restaurant.”

“We heard about the musicals and comedy theatres and thought we would make it an

overnight trip.”

“Amish country is about quality,” said DeBois. “It [Amish country] has built itself a reputation on dependability and quality of locally manufactured products.” Businesses in the area are predominately owned and operated locally and many business owners have been a part of these businesses since they started learning a craft at a young age.

“Businesses are here to stay and often handed down to future generations. Work ethics are reliable and reputation is of utmost importance whether it is relating to a good home cooked meal to a good night’s sleep,” she added.

Purchase a basket of flowers from an Amish home, eat to your heart’s content at one of one of Amish countries finest restaurants, observe a weekly livestock auction or benefit auction and stop into a local garage sale.

“So why not visit Amish County?” DeBois asked. “Every visitor has a unique goal in mind when planning a vacation. Some don’t want shopping while others do. Others want to relax while others want adventure. We have something for everyone!”

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Kidron, OH 330-857-0590Lehman’s Mercantile beside Lehman’s Hardware

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Home Decor • Nativities • ScarvesJewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate

Fairly Traded Handicrafts from35 Developing Countries

Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5

Don’t have time to quilt those tops? We offer Long-Arm Quilting Services!We also carry Miele & Riccar Vacuums!

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Hrs: Tue.- Fri. 9:00-5:00 • Sat. 9:00-2:00 • Closed Mon.

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B A K E R Y

30 June 2015

Story by EMILY ROEBUCKAMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

he theater, a place where as we sit in the darkness and fall in love, we find out more about ourselves in the process of taking it all

in. Opening the summer season with the musical Brigadoon, The Ohio Light Opera is falling in love right off the bat this season. Dancing through the heather on the hill, the audience will laugh and smile listening to the lyrics of one of Lerner and Lowe’s most beloved musicals. The inhabitants of a hidden, unmapped village in Scotland lead us on the chase for romance and discovery through time, as we ask ourselves, would we return to the world we know or stay in the Highlands?

Other offerings from The Ohio Light Opera this season include Can-Can, One Touch of Venus, Frederike, Oh, Kay!, The Yeomen of the Guard and Ruddigore. Entering into its 37th Summer Season, the company has grown to encompass

all forms of the light opera canon. The stage and lighting teams embrace both the historical practices of each work and the resources of having a state-of-the-art theater. Nearly 20,000 patrons each season see productions in The College of Wooster’s intimate Freedlander Theatre. Over 100 company members from around the United States are selected each year to become a part of the work.

The theater began as an idea in 1976 when Professor of Speech, Stanley Schutz invited James Stuart’s Kent State Light Opera to perform at Freedlander Theatre. Administrative changes at Kent State resulted in the demise of Stuart’s company in 1978 and The College of Wooster drafted a proposal to establish a new company at the College. On June 26, 1979 with the production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, Ohio Light Opera opened its doors on its first five-week summer season.

LEFT: 2002 PERFORMANCE OF BRIGADOON

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA

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Every actor, every part, every piece in the orchestra feels an intense pride in participating in this rich history year after year. While The Ohio Light Opera began with solo piano accompaniment, a unit set that could shield the piano, and a repertoire of strictly Gilbert and Sullivan, by its third season, it had become one of few companies to perform all 13 surviving Gilbert and Sullivan shows. In the 90s and into 2000 the company attracted new audiences with musical comedy gems from Rogers and Hammerstein (Carousel, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, The Sound of

Music, The King and I), George Gershwin (Of Thee I Sing; Lady, Be Good!), Jerome Kern (The Cabaret Girl), Cole Porter (Jubilee, Silk Stockings) Rodgers and Hart (A Connecticut Yankee) and others.

OLO associate artistic director Julie Wright Costa, with more than 20 years experience on the OLO stage, works in conjunction with Steven Daigle in overseeing an annual nationwide audition process that attracts hundreds of vocal artists with ambitions to be part of the OLO summer festival. In making

LEFT: 2009 PERFORMANCE OF RUDDIGORE

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330.473.45417102 County Road 77 Millersburg, OH 44654

330.896.7646708 Killian Rd

Akron, OH 44319

Fences • Decking • Pergolas • Pavilions • Gazebos • Patios

WE NOW HAVE SUNROOMS! Stop by the Mt. Hope Store to see our new display!

32 June 2015

ABOVE: 2002 PERFORMANCE OF YEOMEN OF THE GUARD

their choices, they look for truth in performance and, beyond technical accomplishment, for readiness to alternate between leading roles and service in the chorus. “There is no room for divas,” Daigle declares.

Music director J. Lynn Thompson, aided by orchestra personnel manager and 30-year OLO trumpeter John Schuesselin, oversees the orchestral auditions, which draw young professional musicians from this nation’s top music schools and programs.

The Ohio Light Opera has achieved an enviable reputation for not only its ambitious repertoire and excellent production values, but also for the efficiency and integrity of its operation. As Company manager/producer from 1983 to 1997, Bonnie Havholm contributed greatly toward laying the foundation for this structure. Laura Neill assumed the position in 1997 and currently, as OLO executive director, has overseen and spearheaded unprecedented growth in the Company, inspired enthusiasm and commitment among its patrons and benefactors, and increased its national and international visibility and recognition.

In 1997, the Ohio Light Opera released its first CD recording: a two-disc set of Victor Herbert’s Eileen. No one could have imagined at that time that, after just 15 years, the list of recordings would have grown to 37 CD titles, including many world-premiere complete recordings. No operetta company, and few opera companies, in the world can boast of such a comprehensive recording legacy. Highlights of the series include first-ever recordings with complete dialogue of many Gilbert and Sullivan works; complete recordings of Victor Herbert’s six most popular operettas; and the most complete versions available on disc of seven operettas of Emmerich Kálmán.

For the future, artistic director Daigle seeks to sustain the Company’s high standards, continue to expand and broaden the repertoire, and reach out to new audiences. With a tradition of excellence buttressed by College of Wooster support, the abundant talents of young professional singers and instrumentalists, creative artistic leadership, and the enthusiasm and generosity of its patrons, The Ohio Light Opera is positioned to ensure that this “summer jewel” will continue to sparkle.

Visit OhioLightOpera.org or call 330-263-2345 for more information on the 2015 Summer Season, the company’s “Taking Light Opera Seriously” Symposium in July, or to purchase tickets.

“OHIO LIGHT OPERA” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31

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FROM FACTORY TO STOREFor the Furniture Heartland stores, concepts for

new pieces are mostly driven by customer demand. “We are always seeking out functionality in our pieces,” said Hershberger.

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“We try to stay current and find new pieces that the builders are wanting to show,” said Beachy. “Sometimes our local craftsmen will bring a new product to us or they may have something new in their shop when we go to visit them,” added Galen Swartzentruber.

When selecting pieces to place out on the floor the staff considers how someone might picture it in their home. Professional consultants are brought in to help set up and design the retail space, predicting upcoming consumer trends down to the most popular paint colors that haven’t even been on the market yet.

IT ALL COMES BACK TO QUALITY“We work to maintain a reputation of good

quality in a great time frame based on a foundation of trust and honesty. Our pieces are known for their handmade durability,” said Beachy. “I think the local made furniture is well worth what we sell it for,” added Galen Swartzentruber.

Each of the Furniture Heartland stores is focused on providing a product that will last for generations to come. “We strive for perfection but, wood is wood and people are people,” said Hersberger.

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Amish Heartland is having a Summer Photo Contest.For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and

capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country.Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos. The deadline for the Summer Photo Contest is Sept 1, 2015.The top three winners will be announced in the October

issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers.

Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to cnoyes@the-daily-record.com.

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All of the information and dates of craft shows is always nice.

-DEBBY WILLIAMS, ASHLAND

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No favorites: the whole booklet is informative and the pictures are delightful. Thanks for the publication.

-PATTY KUSNIR, CANTON

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It’s relaxing. I like the scenic countryside, the gentle Amish people and the great food!

-DENISE GRAHAM, HOLLAND OH

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Living in Wayne County, enjoying the country landscape and the Amish stories and restaurants.

-SHEILA MESSMORE, MILLERSBURG

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Friendly folks, awesome food and furniture. Beautiful countryside and beautifully crafted homes.

-KIMBERLY WALTON, ASHLAND

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My favorite part is finding the buggy wheel and the recipes. The scenery is so open, beautiful and peaceful.

-SHIRLEY LIGHT, ASHLAND

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How do I pick just one? The countryside is beautiful, the food is the best (the pies are to die for) and the shopping is excellent! Big Ben (the horse) is a wonder of the world and to get an Amish person to talk to me...Priceless!

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This was my first issue and I liked it all! A very good, informative little magazine.

-CAROLYN ILIFF, MANSFIELD

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The beautiful pictures with bright colors. The scenery looks tranquil.

-DENISE JONES, ORIENT

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When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. Here is what some of them had to say this month:

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I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND:

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In last month’s issue the buggy wheel was hidden on page 26. Congratulations Tina Smith of Ashland, OH on being our April winner.

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