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Amish Heartland is a monthly magazine looking at life in the world's largest Amish community, located in Wayne and Holmes counties in Ohio. This month's publication features the story of how the Amish began, a visit to the Gospel Book Store and to Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts, as well as Javon Miller writing about the lessons that can be learned by just going fishing.
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FROM THE DESK OF JAVON
HOW DID THE AMISH BEGIN?
I Go A Fishin'
Heartland
JUNE 2016
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Spectrum Publications 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691, 330-264-1125, [email protected], www.amish-heartland.comPUBLISHER: Andrew S. Dix; NICHE PRODUCT MANAGER: Colette Taylor; SPECTRUM DIRECTOR: Amanda Nixon, ext. 2221; SALES: Lisa Beckman, ext. 2277; Kim Rush, ext. 1633; Mark Conrad, ext. 1668; WRITER & LAYOUT: Kate Minnich, ext. 2233; CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Javon Miller; Marcus Yoder; COVER PHOTO BY: Kate Minnich
AMISHHeartland
WHAT’S INSIDE
TRAVEL INFORMATION
14 CALENDAR OF EVENTSWhat’s Going on in Amish Country
IN EVERY ISSUE
AMISH HEARTLAND MAP16JUST VISITINGAmish Heartland’s Finest25
MEET THE STAFFThe Fathers04
BOOK REVIEWA Son's Vow03
RECIPES10BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST32
*PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY CHERYL WESTFALL & AMANDA NIXON
FEATURES
06 GOSPEL BOOK STOREA Community Bookstore
05 EVENT PREVIEW
20 FURNITURE HEARTLANDEmphasis on Product
22 SWISS COUNTRY LAWN & CRAFTS
12 HOW DID THE AMISH BEGIN?
26 FROM THE DESK OF JAVONI Go A Fishin'
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ATTRACTIONSBehalt/Amish & MennoniteHeritage Center.......................................................................07Cambridge/ Guernsey County VCB......................................30Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..................................................23
CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLESHillside Caning & Sewing, LLC..............................................15Kiko's Greenhouse...........................................................05Main Street Bears..............................................................24P. Graham Dunn.....................................................................09Parsley Pot.........................................................................27Sol’s Exchange....................................................................13World Crafts........................................................................14
DINING & FOODEiler's Candy Shop..................................................................11 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.................................................10Miller’s Bakery........................................................................09Troyer’s Home Pantry...........................................................02
FURNITURE & WOODWORKINGCountry Furniture..............................................................05Country Hill Furniture...........................................................11Country View Wicker Furniture..........................................12
Eastwood Furniture.............................................................09Erb's Stove Center.............................................Back CoverGreen Acres Furniture......................................................21Homestead Furniture.........................................................21Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ................................................07Swiss Country Lawn.................................Inside Back CoverTroyer Furniture..................................................................21Walnut Creek Furniture........................................................21
LODGINGBerlin Village Inn............................................................25Donna’s Premier Lodging .............................................25Holmes With A View.......................................................25Scenic Hills RV Park.........................................................25
SHOPS & SUCHAmish Country Peddler............................Inside Front CoverBerlin Leather & Pets........................................................08Charm Harness & Boot....................................................22Gospel Book Store............................................................03Holmes Sew & Vac.................................................................24House of Lace & Primitive Curtains......................................09Mt. Hope Harness .................................................................27Olivesburg General Store....................................................04Yoder's Bargain Store....................................................04
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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A Son’s Vow
Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR
Book Review
By Shelley Shepard Gray
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book details the struggle to repair a friendship, forgive the past and move forward through the grieving process. I found this book to be a quick read and will look forward to the next installment for an update on some well loved characters.
In this first book of the Charmed Amish Life series, Shelley Shepard Gray does a great job of setting up a community of diverse characters. The main character, Darla Kurtz, has a tough life. She is struggling with the recent death of her father, and her mother leaving the community. She is left to care for her younger siblings. If this wasn’t hard enough, her fathers death was the result of a fire at his workplace, causing not only himself, but four others to lose their lives. The community is torn on how they treat the Kurtzs...some do not blame her father and some make a point of seeking Darla out to point fingers. I did not find the community’s reaction to be realistic in a genuine Amish community. In spite of their grief, Amish are not as malicious as they are portrayed in this story...that I have ever experienced. It was definitely a different way of seeing the community.
Lukas Kinsinger, a close friend of Darla’s, family owns the mill where her father was working when he died. Lukas and Darla’s friendship has been strained because of recent events. This
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MEET THE STAFF
The Fathers
"My father has always stressed the importance of an education and the ability to be educated outside of an institution by the world in which we live." -William's Kate
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5 4778 STATE ROUTE 545, ASHLAND, OH 44805(419) 895-1038 • WWW.OLIVESBURGGENERALSTORE.COM
VisitMon. - Fri. 7am to 9pm
Sat. 8am to 9pm &Sun. 9am to 8pm
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READERS CHOICE AWARD, BEST ICE CREAM AND BEST SANDWICHES IN MID-OHIO FOR 2015
CAKE & COOKIE DECORATING SUPPLIESHOUSEWARES & GADGETS 650+ COOKIE CUTTERS
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It is often customary among those in the Amish community to refer to children by their father's first name. For example, a child may be referred to as Joshua's Barbara. The staff of the Amish Heartland magazine thought it would be interesting to acknowledge the role of the father within our own families with these brief memories...
"I remember my dad taking us camping during the summer almost every weekend. We started with a tent and worked our way up to a 32' pull behind. He would get off work on Fridays and we would leave when he got home and come back home on Sundays." -Randy's Kim
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Strawberry Social
Discover unique styles or customize
Handcrafted by Family or Select Local craftsmen.
40 YearsFamily Owned!
Where Comfort,
Quality & Price Meet!
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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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Story & Photos by KATE MINNICHAMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER
Gospel Book Store
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In an industry dominated by big corporations, the Gospel Book Store continues to thrive in Berlin, Ohio. Visitors to the bookstore can expect to
come in contact with wholesome material chosen to please the demands of today. Whether you are looking for a new Bible, Amish fiction or that perfect gift, you can find it at the Gospel Book Store.
When it comes to maintaining a strong customer base, owners Eli “Small” and Vesta Hochstetler think outside the box. Hosting Holmes County's Largest Author Signing the second Saturday in November, the Gospel Book Store brings authors and fans together in one location. Through book signings customers are able to interact with the authors they are reading such as Paul Stutzman and JoAnn Schrock, hearing from the authors the very message conveyed through their writings.
The Gospel Book Store also presents a Cookbook extravaganza to the public annually. This year the event will take place July 2. Cook book authors are invited to the event who in turn bring samples of the food they compiled within their pages. Guests roam from table to table tasting the wares presented and getting the opportunity to talk about the preparation of food with these experts. Attendees are asked to vote for their favorites and three winners are selected in a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place standing.
The Bible is the anchor of the Gospel Book Store and drives the content sold within its walls. Customers looking for a Bible will be pleased to find an entire section filled with a variety of Bibles.
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Many translations are available including KJV, NLT & ESV. They also have Bibles in PA Deitch and German languages. Different styles of the Bible are also represented including the newly popular Journaling Bibles. Complete with large margins or empty pages readers are encouraged to reflect on the word of God through drawings or simple notes. Theses Bibles allow for creative expression, a way to capture a picture of your time with God.
Genres including Christian Living and Biographies, represent the community surrounding the Gospel Book Store. Local authors lend a voice of authenticity to the content and provide a local flair any large chain bookstore sorely lacks. Walking through the aisles of the bookstore a customer will also find many recognizable authors such as Max Lucado and Beverly Lewis. The Gospel Book Store will order a book for a customer, not currently on their shelves.
Tourists entering the store seek out the informational content as well as Amish fiction. With the focus of many falling to the lifestyle of the Amish and Mennonite communities, the Gospel Book Store maintains a strong tourist following that expands worldwide. Receiving mail orders from countries such as Scotland, Austria and Jerusalem the bookstore has made a big name for themselves.
The store listens to their customer's wants and needs when deciding what books they will put on their shelves. Recently actress Katy Segal was on the TLC show Who Do You Think You Are? She traced her heritage back to the immigrant Jacob Hochstetler who has thousands of descends, especially in the Holmes County area. This led to an increased interest in the genealogy of Jacob Hochstetler. A book following the Hochstetler line was already in print and began to fly off the shelves of the Gospel Book Store.
Conscious of the various media outlets, the Gospel Book Store also maintains a large music selection. Everything from local (including acapella), accompaniment CDs, sheet music, song books and worships songs can be found in the store. “It is hard to stock the right ones...someone always wants something else,” says Vesta Hochstetler. To remedy the problem they have the MyMedia Burn Bar which allows customers to listen to music and compile their own CDs. Many times customers don't wish to buy the whole CD so they will compile a list with various artists from different CDs and the bookstore will create a personalized CD. Customers also have the
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Begin your visit to Amish Country by learning more about Amish/
Mennonite life and culture.
330.893.3192 www.Behalt.com
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option to order in a complete CD if it is not stocked in the store.
Other items available through the Gospel Book Store include gifts, movies, babies and an expansive card selection. Along with a large selection of children's books, within the children's section there can be found Melissa and Doug toys, puzzles, games and novelty items. Gospel Book Store also carries curriculum for Sunday school and VBS kits offering a variety of materials from different publishers. Gifts range from figurines, including Precious Moments and Willow Tree, to wall art for the couple's home. After picking up a gift it is a just a couple steps to the card section where nearly every occasion is fully stocked.
Choosing the perfect wall décor to complement a home can be difficult. The Gospel Book Store has a large selection filling the walls of the store. But if you can't find what you need you can check out their Artfully display. Artfully is a computer program that allows customers to search a database of wall décor by style, theme or
scripture verse. Once a particular wall décor is found the program will then generate an image of the item within a room. Customers can choose to place the wall hanging in a kitchen, office or other general living areas and even select the color of the walls in order to see exactly how the new décor item will look within the room.
The Gospel Book Store provides the community with a wholesome variety of media always tailored
to the interests of the customers. Remaining aware of market trends, the bookstore stocks a range of adult coloring books, movies and jewelry. The possibilities at the Gospel Book Store are endless with content sure to please the entire family.
The Gospel Book Store is located at 4900 Oak St., Berlin, OH 44610. To contact
the store for more information please call 330-893-2523 or visit their websites www.mygospelbookstore.com and www.amishcountrycooks.com.
Specializing in leather waist beltsMoccasins • Sandals • Pet SuppliesStraw Hats • Western Home Decor
Western Shirts & Coats
330-893-7038 ext 3 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5Fri. and Sat. 9-6 Closed Sun.4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg
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Your Way...for Your HomeKIDRON ACROSS FROM LEHMAN’S
4722 Kidron Rd. • 330-857-2009 • Mon-Sat 9-5www.eastwoodfurniture.com
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EASTWOODFURNITURE
PIES • CAKESJAMS & JELLIES COOKIES DONUTS
• CANDIES • PASTA • CRAFTS • CLOCKS • DOLLS & MORE!
330-893-30024280 TR 356, Millersburg OH 44654
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7am - 5pm • Closed Sundays
Miller’s“De Good Ole Fashioned Bakin”
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Park Designs & Heritage Lace Valances, Swags, Tiers & Panels, Tablecloths, Runners, Placemats, Napkins, Dish Towels, Dishcloths, Chair Pads, Shower Curtains, Shower Curtain Hooks, Rugs, & Donna Sharp Purses
1/4 mile East of Berlin on Rt. 39 atHolmes County Flea Market
4550 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654www.lacecountrycurtains.com
Open Thursday-Saturday 9-5 (March-December)
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Recipes*1 1/2 cup cooked ham, cubed*1 cup potatoes, diced*1 cup carrots, diced*1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen*1/2 cup canned green beans*1 tablespoon flour*Your favorite biscuit recipe (like Bisquick)*1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese*1 tsp. dried parsley*salt and pepper to taste
Brown the ham in a small amount of oil and then add the potatoes, carrots, and enough water so they don’t stick while cooking. Cook until tender and then add the peas, green beans, and just enough boiling water to cover them. Preheat oven to 350°.
Stir together the flour with enough cold water to make a very thin paste. Add this to the meat and vegetables while stirring constantly. Pour mixture into a large casserole or baking dish with sides that give plenty of room for mixture to bubble up while baking.
Prepared biscuit dough, adding in the cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper. Drop by large spoonful on top of the casserole and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until done.
Busy Day Ham Casserole
“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
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Marshmallow Banana Bars
Bars*1/2 cup shortening*1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water*1 1/2 cup flour*1 tsp. baking powder*7 oz. marshmallow creme*1 cup sugar*1 egg*1 tsp. vanilla*1 1/3 cup mashed bananas (the riper the better)
Frosting*2 cup powdered sugar*2 Tbsp. milk*1 Tbsp. butter*1 tsp. vanillaA few drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Combine bar ingredients (except marshmallow creme). Spread in greased 15"x 19" jelly roll pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Drop spoonfuls of marshmallow creme on bars. Let stand 2 minutes. Spread creme and cool. Combine frosting ingredients and spread on cool bars.
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EILER’SCandy Shop
Stop Here For All Your Special Occasions!
(330) 343-3411 • 225 W. THIRD ST, DOVER
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How Did The Amish Begin?
The Amish are like any other religious sub-culture, in that if we desire to understand them we must understand their history, and their
place in the spectrum of Christianity. Or whether they should even be thought about as Christian. One commonly asked question is whether the Amish should be considered a cult or a sub-culture within Christianity. In order to understand that question we must examine their beginnings so we can understand why they live as they do today.
The Amish trace their spiritual heritage back the Protestant Reformation of the early 1500s. A small group of dissidents felt that leaders, such as Martin Luther in Germany and Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland, did not go far enough in separating the church and state. Up to this time the government and the church were seen as inseparable. These dissidents agreed with many of the basic premises of the Protestant reforms, like justification by grace
through faith, but thought that further reform was warranted in the separation of church and state.
The spark became the baptism of infants. In that world all infants were baptized and by virtue became members of the church and citizens of the state. The dissidents felt that only Christians who could voluntarily and freely choose the way of Christ should be baptized and become part of the church. In 1525 a small group of them met and re-baptized each other. They became known in Germany as wieder taufers, or re-baptizers. The authorities soon termed them Anabaptists, which uses the greek sufiix Ana to denote their position on adult and voluntary baptism.
The Anabaptists refused to join the state church and were viewed as a great danger to not only the religious structure of Europe, but also the social structure as they preached their gospel of grace and equality for anyone who was willing to follow the way of Christ. In the next one hundred years the Anabaptists were persecuted and it is thought that about 10,000 were martyred for their belief that Jesus led the way into a life of separation, humility and love. Today the Amish, Mennonites, and Hutterites trace their heritage back to these brave dissidents of another world.
The Anabaptists faced periodic purges as leaders and dynasties rose and fell in northern Europe. By the late 1600s many lived in the Rhine valley in southern Germany where they experienced relative freedoms and farmed lands and lived in small villages. A young leader arose among the Anabaptists who called for a renewal of that commitment to a more separate way of living. He soon led the more conservative minded element within the Anabaptists into a separation from the larger group. Since he was the spokesperson for the group his followers became
Story by MARCUS YODEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER
Contact Us:2701 State Road 557
Baltic, OH 43804(South end of Farmerstown)
330-897-6007countryviewwicker.com
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known as Ammanischeleut, or Amman minded people. This was later shortened to Ammanisch and even later into the more modern Amish.
Historically a central tenet in the beginning of Anabaptism, and the Amish within that movement, has been a desire to live lives that reflect their spiritual values of humility and discipleship to the way of Christ. They hold to basic Christian tenets, yet choose to live those values out in a way that is different than other Christian groups. They are not often condemning of other Christian groups, but wish for the same respect to be offered to them. To understand this long history of being willing to live differently is to understand the Amish way. In light of a more complete understanding of history we must argue that these unique people have embraced an orthodox understanding of Christianity and what it means to follow Christ in discipleship. They have made choices that honor their history and heritage without worshiping the past. They are modern people with a desire to live well and make a positive impact on their world.
Today there are about 45,000 Amish people in the greater Holmes County, Ohio community, and over 300,000 in the world. None remain in Europe but
they have settled in over five hundred settlements in 31 states and two Canadian provinces. If you wish to learn more about the Amish, or their place in history, plan a visit to the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. The Center offers guided tours of "Behalt" - a 10 ft. x 265 ft. cyclorama oil-on-canvas painting that illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.” The Center is open Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00 and is located near Berlin, OH at 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Please call (330) 893-3192 for more information or to schedule a group tour.
Marcus Yoder was born to an Amish family in the heart of Amish Country. His family later moved to the Mennonite church where Marcus takes an active role in preaching, teaching, and writing. He is the executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. In his thirties he decided to return to school and has a BA in history from the Ohio State University and a MA from Yale. He enjoys reading and writing and spending time with his wife, Norita.
OPEN YEAR ROUND • Closed Sundays4914 West Main St. • Berlin, OH 44610
OHIO’S LARGEST ARTS & CRAFTS MALLFeaturing 350 Crafters in 3 Side by Side Stores
330.893.3134www.solsinberlin.com
Search: Sol’s in Berlin
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NOW OPEN9AM-7PMMON-SAT
Amish Craft ShowJune 18th
An outdoor show featuring exclusively local Amish
made goods
Sol’s in Berlin
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3MUSIC ON THE SQUAREWhen: 7 p.m.Where: On the square in Berlin.Come enjoy the music of John Schmid.www.heartofamishcountry.com
3-4WOOSTER MUSIC & RIB FESTWhen: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Wayne county fairgrounds, 199 Vancover St., WoosterFood and live entertainment.
330-262-8001www.waynecountyfairohio.com
4CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYWhen: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Guggisberg Cheese, 5060 St. Rt. 557,
MillersburgWe will have free cheese samples, a cheese-eating contest, a raffle to win free cheese for a year, face painting, a bounce house and other games for kids.
330-893-2500www.BabySwiss.com
4KIDS' DAYWhen: 1-4 p.m.Where: Wayne County Library, 220 W. Liberty St., WoosterKid's Day celebrates the end of school and the beginning of summer. Last year we hosted more than 3,000 kids in downtown Wooster. All activities are free and made possible because of the support of local businesses! Enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, crafts, bounce houses, obstacle course, therapy dogs, a Hockey shoot, finger printing kits, Soap Box Derby cars, and lots more!
330-262-6222www.mainstreetwooster.org
9-11STRAWBERRY SOCIALWhen: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Homestead Furniture, 8233 St. Rt. 241, Mt. HopeStop into Homestead Furniture for strawberry pie, homemade ice cream, and in-store specials!
866-674-4902www.HomesteadFurnitureOnline.com
11HOLMES COUNTY TRAIL ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTIONWhere: Hipp Station Depot, Holmes County Trail Annual Benefit Auction and Road Apple 5k. Registration opens at 7 a.m. The
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June
Fairly Traded Handicrafts from35 Developing Countries
Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5
Kidron, OH 330-857-0590Lehman’s Mercantile beside Lehman’s Hardware
www.worldcraftskidron.com
Home Decor • Nativities • ScarvesJewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate
Saturday May 14 Special Sale & Refreshments for World Fair Trade Day
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auction will begin at 9:30 a.m.
330-674-3353www.holmestrail.org
11-12QUAILCREST FARM SPRING GARDEN FAIRWhen: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: 2810 Armstrong Rd., WoosterOver 40 garden related artists and craftsmen, food and music set in the beautiful Quailcrest Gardens.
330-345-6722www.quailcrest.com
17CONCERT & CRUISE INWhen: 7:30-9:30 p.m.Where: Downtown WoosterMain Street Wooster presents the first Concert & Cruise In of the summer. This event will feature live 50s & 60s music from Remember Then. Food vendors will be on-site. Classic cars and street rods are welcome (no entry fee).
330-262-6222www.mainstreetwooster.org
18ALES FOR TRAILSWhen: 6-9 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW., WilmotJoin The Wilderness Center with raising funds for trails and sampling beer and music.
877-359-5235www.wildernesscenter.org
18MOO FESTWhere: Downtown BerlinCelebrating Dairy Farmers! Where would we be without our farmers and more specifically our dairy farmers.www.heartofamishcountry.com
252ND ANNUAL VINTAGE FAIRWhen: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: 3473 St. Rt. 39, MillersburgIf you like garage sales and the TV show American Pickers, this is the event for you. You never know what you'll find!
330-893-2995www.walnutcreekohio.org
July1-2THUNDER OVER HOLMES COUNTYWhere: Historic MillersburgJoin us for an Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration! We specialize in outdoor entertainment and children's play area! Our spectacular fireworks display will go off at dusk on July 2nd! Food, fun and entertainment, everything to make your visit something to remember for years to come!
330-674-2412www.historicdowntownmillerburg.com
2COOKBOOK EXTRAVAGANZA When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: German Village Center, 4900 Oak St., BerlinJoin us for an enticing event full of delicious treats, conversations and ideas for your next cooking exploit. Meet the creative authors behind your favorite cookbooks and try delicious samples from their favorite recipes. After sampling our featured authors scrumptious samplings, you will have the opportunity to cast a vote for you favorite dishes.
330-893-2523www.amishcountrycooks.com
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CHAIR WEAVINGCane Webbing • Herringbone • Flat Reed
• Fibre Rush • Shaker TapeSea Grass • Danish Cord
2551 Twp Rd 177 Baltic, OH 43804 (330)897-0860
Owners: Harvey & Edna Troyer
Open Mon, Wed, Fri 8-4; Tues, Thurs,
Sat by chance
Hillside Caning & Sewing, LLC“Commitment to Excellence”
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TR = Township Road SR = State Route CR = County Road US = US Route
AROUND AMISHHeartlandIncludes GPS coordinates
6 Berlin Village Inn
5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5597161º -81.80692º)
55 Donna’s Premier Lodging
5523 East Street, Berlin (40.560806º -81.795587º)
56 Holmes with a View
3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.508033º -81.801507º)
40 Scenic Hills RV Park
4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)
58 Zinck’s Family of Inns
4703 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)
(40.559689º -81.791478º)
Includes GPS coordinates
3 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite
Heritage Center
5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5671534º -81.7815958º)
21 Guggisberg Cheese
5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm) (40.5246103º -81.8043815º)
22 J.M. Smucker Company
Store & Cafe
333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville (40.802762° -81.763000°)
37 P. Graham Dunn
630 Henry St., Dalton (40.793873° -81.700984°)
49 Warther Carvings
331 Karl Ave., Dover (40.525787º -81.487994º)
7 Boyd & Wurthmann
4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º)
12 Charm Family Restaurant
4450 SR 557, Charm (40.506683° -81.785093°)
57 Kauffman’s Country Bakery
6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º)
31 Miller’s Bakery
4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)
41 Shisler’s Cheese House
55 Kidron Rd., Orrville (40.796565º -81.746371º)
45 Troyer’s Home Pantry
668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854º -81.8442625º)
8 Bulk Food Country Store
14396 Dover Rd., Dalton (40.705213° -81.725843°)
11 Cardinal Hill Grocery
8221 County Hwy. 192, Holmesville (40.635738° -81.905858°)
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12636 SR 39, Big Prairie (40.588578° -82.075478°)
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1558 Moreland Rd., Wooster (40.711712°, -81.968451°)
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2430 TR 183, Baltic (40.477627° -81.755946°)
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7841 CR 373, Big Prairie (40.633630° -82.086563°)
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3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.5451448º -81.7386129º)
2 Berlin Leather & Pets
4363 SR 39, Millersburg
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3169 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.544694° -81.736425°)
5 Charm Harness & Boot
4432 CR 70, Charm (40.506574º -81.784203º)
9 Country Hill Furniture
4329 CR 160, Millersburg
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13 Country Furniture
4329 CR 168, Millersburg (40.5711508º -81.776448º)
14 Country View Wicker
2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º)
15 Eastwood Furniture
4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.7421225, -81.7443897)
16 Eiler's Candy
225 W. Third St., Dover (40.520984º, -81.4789364º)
17 Erb's Stove Center
4100 SR 39, Millersburg
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18 Gospel Book Store
4900 Oak St., Berlin (40.7071309º -81.679855º)
19 Green Acres Furniture
7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.561738º -81.799496º)
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3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster (40.8453279º -81.9284401º)
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50940 TR 220, Baltic
(40.43556º -81.80008º)
25 Hillside Caning & Sewing, LLC
2551 TWP Rd., 177, Baltic
(40.4524535º -81.7185126º)
26 Holmes Sew & Vac
4897 W. Main St., Berlin (40.561726º -81.798374º)
27 Homestead Furniture
8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope (40.6268459º -81.784219º)
28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains
1715 Boughtonville Rd., Willard (41.046201º --82.640647º)
29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak
8239 TR 562, Holmesville (40.659197º -81.918054º)
30 Kauffman Lawn Furniture
4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5690155º -81.7849802º)
32 Kiko’s Greenhouse
15579 Lincoln Way W., Dalton (40.798652º -81.646136º)
33 Main Street Bears
225 N. Main St., Navarre (40.7225129º -81.5224304º)
35 Mt. Hope Fence
7102 CR 77, Millersburg (40.603298º -81.780687º)
36 Mt. Hope Harness
7700 CR 77, Mt. Hope
(40.6201379º -81.7842065º)
38 Olivesburg General Store
4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º)
39 Parsley Pot
697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762º -82.2596821º)
42 Quailcrest Farm
2810 Armstrong Rd, Wooster (40.899130º -81.990688º)
43 Sol’s Exchange
4914 W. Main St., Berlin (40.5617104º -81.7991439º)
44 Sugar Valley Meats
2149 Dutch Valley DR NW,
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46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts
2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek (40.5172712º -81.6999655º)
47 Troyer Furniture
985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.5110001º -81.6529587º)
48 Walnut Creek Furniture
3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek (40.5463267º -81.7477899º)
50 World Crafts
13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134º -81.7450194º)
51 Yoder Bargain Store
7802 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg
(40.6750668º -81.834396799º)
52 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry
5911 S. Kansas Rd., Apple Creek
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Story by KATE MINNICHAMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER
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Similar to other furniture in the stores, customization is always an option in office furniture. Everyone's office space is different; from the devices they use to the type of storage they wish to maintain. One customer visiting the Furniture Heartland companies may wish to have a large position for their computer while another wishes to have more open working space. Whichever the preference of the customer, the furniture will accommodate.
The physical dimensions of the office furniture can be customized to fit the desired location like a glove. Depending on the attributes of a home office, space could be limited, but that doesn't mean your wish
list has to be. The Furniture Heartland companies and their skilled craftsmen are capable of working with the dimensions of a room in order to provide furniture just right for the space.
Constantly aware of the ever changing trends, the Furniture Heartland companies adjust or create new designs according to the wishes of their customers. Recently Homestead Furniture created an entire custom library for a military veteran. Furnishing the entire room from scratch the customer was able to acquire a unique set of furniture that will not fit in anyone else's home. Troyer's Furniture is receiving a lot of positive feedback and interest in their wedge desks. This style of desk is large for optimum work space without taking over the entire room due to a chunky design. Industrial style bookcases sporting steel covered edges have made their way to the showroom floor of Walnut Creek Furniture. The bookcase was initially designed from a desire of a customer, but was then made into a standard offering due to the beauty of the piece. The somewhat tradition L-shaped desk is a favored item at Green Acres Furniture. Customers constantly praise the versatility of the piece and the wide work area the piece presents. One customer chose to add a hutch to the top of the desk making the piece multi-purpose.
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Swiss Country Lawn & CraftsStory & Photos by KATE MINNICHAMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER
As we begin to move outside for the summer months our outdoor area needs, should be reassessed and spruced up for the gatherings
to come. At Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts beautiful furniture, gazebos, play sets and decorative pieces are available to complement any décor style.
Outdoor furniture should be a reflection of the homeowner's taste, not just what was available at a local store. In addition, the required maintenance should be minimal in order to optimize enjoyment of the summer months. Without room to store the
outdoor furniture, many leave the pieces out in the weather conditions. General wear and tear issues arise, their severity dependent on the quality and type of materials used in their creation. Boasting a large line of poly furniture, Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts offers an assortment of items in more styles possible to describe all with an extremely low amount of maintenance requirements. Poly furniture is crafted from recycled materials such as plastic bottles and built to withstand various weather conditions. Owners Dwight and Mabel Mast prove
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the quality of the products to each customer by leaving pieces outside in all weather conditions.
The style of furniture offered through Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts is constantly being updated and driven by the customer's preferences and modifications. Three heights are available for tables ranging from dining, counter and bar height complete with complementing chair heights. If one customer isn't a fan of high table tops they can choose the dining style instead without sacrificing quality or color.
Sitting around a fire roasting marshmallows often presents the problem of where to place a beverage. When placed in the grass the cup may be lost if the lighting is dim leading to a doomed moment when an unsuspecting victim knocks over the cup and all the contents are lost. Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts offer two solution; cup holders and end tables. The end tables available form a matching set to any chair and allow for multiple cups or even to hold the marshmallows and chocolate. Various chairs and benches come equipped with cup holders. The benches may be artfully modified to hide the cup holders within the back of the middle section. Chairs complete with cup holders feature them swinging
out to the side. Mosquitos are one of the biggest nuisances of
the summer, they have a tendency to ruin any peaceful moment in the outdoors. Rather than being ushered inside, Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts suggests erecting a screened in gazebo. The gazebo allows for comfortable setting without sacrificing the
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view and the fresh air of the outdoors. Color options at Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts
are plentiful with neutral tones as well as tropical. Swatches are available among the displays allowing customers to visualize the exact color a product will be. A customer's choice in color can be customized in such a way to allow for individual slates in a chair or table to be different colors. Recently one customer carried a scarlet and gray set off the lot in honor of The Ohio State University.
Well versed in decorative décor items, Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts offer customers unique ways to decorate their home. Décor items range from clocks to small hedgehogs meant to grace a mantel or shelf. The clocks available range in style from industry looking to whimsical. One of the more industrial clocks features a clear face which allows all the inner gears to show. The rhythm clock takes on a more whimsical feel with the ability to play music with moving pieces within the face. Other decorative items are skillfully placed throughout the shop in ingenious designs giving customers many
ideas on how to present items within their homes. Beautiful items are scattered throughout Swiss
Country Lawn & Crafts, meant to decorate the inside as well as the outside of every home. Whether you are looking to replace outdoor furniture or enhance the beauty of your home the store will have just what you are looking for at a reasonable price.
Visit Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts at 2131 St. Rt. 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. For more information call 330-853-2031 or visit swisscountrylawn.com.
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From the Desk of Javon Miller....I Go A Fishin'
Proverbs 12:1 "Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth...”
Hello to everyone in this delightful time of year. The sun is showing its face more as the days lengthen. The earth is slowly warming
up from a long winter's reprieve. Ahhhh...pure bliss, this renewing of the earth and our spirits.
This past week our sons have felt that urging of the inner man. At a young age they already feel that urgent need to go fishing. It is important to me that we take the time off of our daily work and at times, slow down and take an interest in our children's lives. One such way is fishing. It is something that we all enjoy. We happen to have two farm ponds within a few minutes walk of our home.
My wife and I decided that our work will not run away and we went fishing. It was a decision that we will not regret. The water level was not lowered a bit from the fish that we caught, however our family enjoyed some excellent quality time. The few that we did catch will always be written in the memories of our mind.
Brandon, our oldest son, has already caught some in past years. Yet the thrill of a bluegill fighting on
the line never grows old. We had given Jayden, our youngest, a pint- sized fishing
pole for Christmas. After putting up with wild casting of the rubber fishie that became with it, we confiscated the pole until warmer weather. It would have been alright except that having a rubber fish go whizzing through the house in practice is not my idea of relaxation. It was clear however that the practice paid off. Both boys are casting their lines with ease of years of experience.
Up until this time, Jayden never had the thrill of a catch. The closest he ever got was when I had rigged up a broken twig with a hook, line, and bobber. I would cast it out and he would be content to simply watch it bob up and down with the current of the water. As it goes with pre-schoolers, the attention span is short. This time we had Grandpa along and Jayden handed it to him. This is where the story took a slight twist from plans and created a memory. Is it not ironic how sometimes the simplest little change in routine can make a memory?
As Jayden was moving around the bank in idle
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passing of time, the action began. Grandpa held the makeshift fishing rigging in his hands as he lazily relaxed in a camping chair. Grandpa wasn't really paying attention to what was going on but rather, was enjoying the break from a hectic work schedule. This improvised pole was just something to pass the time.
I was wending my way around the pond, doing what Dads do on a fishing expedition, re-baiting hooks, untangling lines, and occasionally taking the opportunity to feed worms to the fish on my own.
What was going on! I heard a scrambling sound followed by a soft splash. We looked around in time to see Grandpa recovering himself from the edge of the water with a broken twig still attached to a taut line. That bobber was dancing a jig in the water. While Grandpa was idly relaxing, a fish could not resist the free meal. It bore down on that hook so hard that it broke the feeble twig and in Grandpa's hasty dive to recover the fleeing pole, line, and fish, he almost fell into the pond. We all had a good laugh over this and etched a memory in our minds that will probably always stay there. Our boys will occasionally ask us, “Do you remember when
Grandpa almost fell into the water?”This time the excitement began when Jayden's
bobber took a dive under the water. He got all excited and could barely reel in the line due to the excitement. He was calling out, “Dad, Dad I got a fish. Help me.” This fish was clearly a fighter. It was diving to and fro and in general creating a good fight. When it was reeled in Jayden immediately retreated to the safety of Mom's side. He wanted no part in the wriggling fish. As soon as it was removed he was back in on the action. Both boys caught a few fish that evening. The excitement of a catch never growing old. My wife and I never got our line in the water but we both agreed that it was more fun just watching the boys.
By now you are probably wondering what Proverbs 12:1 has to do with fishing. My memory went reeling back to the days of my youth. Many stories have been written about “rumshpringa,” or this mysterious period in time when Amish youth “find themselves.” There are stories that show Amish youth as a wild, ungodly, unruly bunch of ruffians. While some morsel of truth may be in some situations, I wish to clarify that this is not true universally. Why is it that THE PARSLEY POT
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the media does not wish to portray the ones that truly try to follow the life that the Bible teaches us to live? I will give you a small glimpse into my memory bank. These particular memories involve fishing.
We are members of a group that comes together once a week for Bible study and then has organized youth activities. One of the yearly traditions that started before I was with the youth is a fishing trip for the boys. At the age of 15 it is usually the inaugural fishing trip that declares “full membership with the boys.” A couple day trip is planned and the bags are packed. We did all the cooking over a campfire and slept in tents.
Now let's keep in mind, the focus was fishing and fellowship. Should the media wish to follow these activities they would need to be up at the crack of dawn. As the sleeping bags are unzipped and tent doors open, you will observe that these boys are grouped together by a tie stronger than social status or age. This tie is a friendship and faith in God. The parties wend their way to the docks and you might see a fresh 15 year old, a 20 year old fellow with plans for marriage, and a 30 year old bachelor launch a boat together. This unlikely trio will spend the day from dawn to dusk in a small fishing boat together. It is a very inspiring time. Age and interests are meshed as we have a time of fellowship. It is something that is planned for long ahead of time. When you have been to one of these trips, you are officially a part of the youth group. I will share a few memories to give you an idea of what it is like.
Keep in mind that this is all young menfolks. In the early years, supper was always depended on to be fish. If the catch was poor that day, supper was slim. We always took along hotdogs just in case. After docking the boats at dusk, all hands were supposed to be applied at the table. It was fish filleting time. A few of the more queasy fellows stood in the background and helped with the less gory chores. Then when the fire was stoked, fish were grilled and eaten hot off of the fire.
This all changed one year after a meager catch. The backup meat, hotdogs, were closely calculated. The fellow in charge of planning knew exactly how many boys were going and, not being big in stature, allowed one hotdog per participant. One innocent freshman, being of a burly stature and a hearty farm lad, did not realize the meager supply of food and had a voracious appetite. He quickly downed two hotdogs. As the leader gave the last hotdog from the fire to a hungry diner, he looked around a bit for the
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last ones to put on the grill. Some other compatriot explained that they were all gone. There are none left in the chest.
This leader, being of an exacting nature did a quick analysis and the answer was quickly voiced. “Listen guys,” he said, “There are 14 people and 14 hotdogs. I did not get one so that means someone had two.”
Timidly this freshman steps from the ranks and admits his mistake. This is quickly forgiven and soon thereafter plans were always made to have a substitute meat such as grilled chicken breast, steak, porkchops or something of similar nature as supper.
My last year was the biggest memory maker to me. We usually encountered some rain on one of the days if not a little on every day. This only added to the experience. I had a girlfriend at the time and we had plans for marriage in the future. This trip was not to be missed by anyone if at all possible. My future in-laws had planned a family chicken BBQ at their house that Friday evening. But that was no excuse to miss the trip. It would not have been accepted by my peers. So I dutifully go along. The van was loaded and the drive began. Slowly the sky lowered and began raining. We were still undaunted. The fun was
beginning. We arrived, unpacked and set up camp.All tents were set up and sleeping gear stowed
inside. We loaded the boats and began fishing. A few boys had a wedding they need to attend the next day so around 6:00 they left for home with a driver.
Put yourself in my shoes for the time being. Here I am in a little fishing boat, 20 years old and merrily fishing with a 15 year old and a 30 year old. We all wear rain coats and can hear the gentle patter of rain on our hoods. The fish aren't really hungry tonight. To top it off, the temperature hovers around 60 degrees. After a few hours of this, my fingers are almost past feeling. They are so stiff that I can almost not bait the hook properly. We look at the watch and I think of the night before me. I am just thinking that if I would head for the dock now I might still be able to catch the ride home and surprise my girlfriend. I could enjoy an evening in warmth and eat the chicken that I know to be delicious. We happen to be fishing close to the road, I look up and there goes the van. It is almost enough to bring tears to a grown man's eyes.
So the evening continues with the drizzle not letting up. We dock boats at dusk and head for
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camp. The drizzle continues. We manage to keep the fire going between the sizzling rain drops. Typically we have a period of sharing, scripture reading and devotions before retiring for the night. This trip, I was designated to be the leader in devotions. However, a change of plans needed to be made. The rain was too wet to sit outside. We forgo these plans and turn into the sleeping bags with visions of a clearer day ahead. That night I awaken to a sensation like to floating down the river. In a stupor I reach out and feel the ground below me. Beneath the tent floor I find a mini-river running under me. I shift to higher ground amongst sleeping bodies. The next morning we awaken to a nicer morning. Not bright sunshine but still a beautiful Saturday of fishing, fun and fellowship.
What inspires me most about it is the next day, Sunday. After church it is typical for married men to surround the unmarried “boys” to be regaled with fish tales. It is a part of our fellowship. We see a value in our various ages being together in harmony. Our younger “freshmen” are influenced by the older more mature members.
We strive to maintain and promote an orderly walk with God regardless of our age and whereabouts. We are expected to be respectful even in our recreation. We enjoy spending time with each other and in the peaceful stillness of the pond or lake we can find fellowship and grow closer in our relationships. When we spend a few days together in a small fishing boat, our differences are forgotten and we get to know each other on a more spiritual level. Yet in it all, we have good clean fun.
This is where we remind ourselves to remember our creator in our youthful day.
“Seize the moment, Enjoy the opportunity, and Grow by it.”
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The deadline for the Spring Photo Contest is June 1, 2016.The top three winners will be announced in the July 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 and contact information to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691 or via e-mail to [email protected].
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:
The articles about Amish life and their traditions and life style.
-SUSAN COKER, DALTON
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Javon's articles- The recipes and photo contest, also the articles are always very informing and ads are great!
-KAY BRADEN, ASHLAND
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My favorite part of Amish Heartland is the articles and recipes. I also like the advertisments so I can check out shops I have not been to.
-JOYCE WOHLEVER, WELLINGTON
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I enjoy the articles and information regarding featured businesses. The entire magazine is very interesting and informative.
-JANICE PIERMAN, STRONGSVILLE
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“ I really like Javon Miller's wisdom and insight. Plus the book review and the recipes.
-MELISSA GREENBANK, ASHLAND
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“ My favorite part of Amish Heartland are three things: 1) The people written about. 2) The great pictures. 3) The ads from places I haven't visited yet.
-BOB CRANE, CLEVELAND”
My favorite part of Amish Heartland is the whole magazine everything in it is great. And of course the buggy wheel game.
-CONNIE GREENE, LANCASTER
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32 June 2016
FROM THE DESK OF JAVON
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Find the Buggy WheelRules for entry: Somewhere in this issue you’ll find a buggy wheel. It may be
tucked in an ad, in a picture or placed somewhere else on a page. It won’t be just any buggy wheel, but just like one of the wheels at the right.
Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by June 31, 2016.
As many of you noticed, the May buggy wheel rolled right off the page and into June. Due to the buggy wheel's eagerness for summer two randomly selected winners with the correct answer will receive a gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers. The winners will be announced on our Facebook page, facebook.com/amishheartland.
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