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Heartland FROM THE DESK OF JAVON The Heartbeat of an Amish Wedding

MODERN MEDICAL PRACTICES What the Amish Believe

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AMISH Heartland WHAT’S INSIDE

FEATURES

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COUNTRY HILL FURNISHINGS MODERN MEDICAL PRACTICES What the Amish Believe

AMISH COUNTRY RESTAURANT GUIDE FURNITURE HEARTLAND Customization

SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST FROM THE DESK OF JAVON MILLER The Heartbeat of an Amish Wedding

TRAVEL INFORMATION

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s Going on in Amish Country

AMISH HEARTLAND MAP JUST VISITING Amish Heartland’s Finest

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BOOK REVIEW Fraying at the Edge

MEET THE STAFF Visiting the Amish Heartland

RECIPES BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST

Spectrum Publications 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691, 330-264-1125, editor@spectrumpubs.com, www.amish-heartland.com PUBLISHER: Andrew S. Dix; NICHE PRODUCT MANAGER: Colette Taylor; SALES: Amanda Nixon, ext. 2221; 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 Amish Heartland

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Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center.......................................................................04 French Ridge Vineyards....................................................08 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..................................................14

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Parsley Pot.........................................................................04 Sol’s Exchange...................................................................07 World Crafts........................................................................02

DINING & FOOD

Eiler's Candy Shop.................................................................14 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.................................................29 Miller’s Bakery........................................................................15 Sugar Valley Meats..........................................................20 Troyer’s Home Pantry...........................................................12

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Country Furniture..............................................................02 Country Hill Furnishings........................................Back Cover Country View Wicker Furniture..........................................08 Eastwood Furniture.............................................................24 Erb's Stove Center.....................................Inside Front Cover Green Acres Furniture......................................................23 Homestead Furniture.........................................................23

Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ................................................28 Troyer Furniture..................................................................23 Walnut Creek Furniture........................................................23 Yoder's Oak and Cherry....................................................13

LODGING

Berlin Village Inn............................................................26 Donna’s Premier Lodging.............................................27 Holmes With A View.......................................................26 Scenic Hills RV Park.........................................................26 Whitetail Ridge Lodge.........................................................27

SHOPS & SUCH

Amazing Creams & Lotions....................................................25 Amish Country Peddler............................Inside Back Cover Berlin Leather & Pets........................................................06 Charm Harness & Boot....................................................21 Collector's Decanter.......................................................20 Evener Shop, The.....................................................................24 Gospel Book Store............................................................03 Hershberger Country Store...............................................10 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains......................................29 Mt. Hope Harness ................................................................25 Olivesburg General Store....................................................11 Stony Point...............................................................................09 Yoder's Bargain Store....................................................15

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Book Review

By Cindy Woodsmall Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

In this second installment of The Amish of Summer Grove series, Woodsmall has outdone herself again! This is a great continuation of the suspenseful tale of Ariana Brenneman and Skylar Nash.

The two women were switched at birth, one grew up in the Amish faith and the other in the English world. Now that the switch has been discovered, the two women’s lives will never be the same.

In order to prevent a legal lawsuit, Ariana has agreed to spend one year with her English parents, with absolutely no contact with her Amish roots. This is a trying time for Ariana as she is surrounded by an atheist father who plans to make her as worldly as possible.

The only person she has to confide in is Quill Schlabach, the only man that has broken her heart and betrayed her more than once. Will Ariana find the English world is where she was meant to live or will she return to her Amish roots?

Meanwhile, Skylar faced with the choice of rehab or spending a year with her biological Amish family, decides to go to the Brennemans. Skylar cannot help but struggle with her prescription

addiction. Skylar also struggles with the culture adjustment with her new family.

Will Skylar find an unexpected future in the Amish community?

Woodsmall takes the reader on an enjoyable journey with both women. I enjoyed reading this tale and look forward to the next one. We will have to wait, as the next release date is not available yet!

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MEET THE STAFF

Where would you advise visitors to stay if they are interested in seeing beautiful fall color?

"Holmes With A View! Each building looks out over the beautiful hills of Ohio's Amish Country making the experience simply breath taking."

-Lisa Beckman, Sales Representative "A couple family friends of mine love to travel in their RVs. I would tell them to visit Scenic Hills RV Park. From this location they can enjoy the comforts of their RV while revelling in the glory of the fall color."

-Kim Rush, Sales Representative

"I would suggest White Tail Ridge Lodge. The drive out to the lodge is beautiful no matter what time of year it is and promises to be enhanced by the fall leaves."

-Kate Minnich, Writer & Designer "Now that the construction in downtown Berlin is finished I would direct people to Berlin Village Inn. With the close proximity to authentic Amish shops and the surrounding countryside a visitor can't go wrong."

-Colette Taylor, Niche Product Manager

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Country Hill Furnishings Story & Photos by KATE MINNICH AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

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nchored in durability and family, Country Hill Furnishings offers a wide selection of pieces in a variety of styles. Every piece is built from a selection of high quality hardwoods and created by local craftsmen to endure every day wear and tear. With over 50 bedroom sets, 65 tables and 100 different chair designs, Country Hill Furnishings can offer items to complement every home decor style.

Country Hill Furnishings emphasizes the importance of family through the operation of the store. Owner, Eli Yoder strives to maintain a family atmosphere within the store by treating every customer with warmth and easy conversation.

This familial feeling developed naturally as Eli initially gained experience in the furniture business by working in a store owned by his cousin. Taking the experience and knowledge, Eli opened Country Hill Furnishings with his father Ivan Yoder as one of the on site builders.

Specializing in locally made furniture crafted with hardwood, Country Hill Furnishings offer a complete line of furniture from the dining to the living room.

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All of the furniture is either crafted in the on site workshop or by carefully selected local craftsmen who work within a 10 mile radius of the store. Working with 11 different types of wood, these craftsmen create each piece with a focus on durability and design quality.

Crafting items for every room in the home, the talented craftsmen are providing pieces on the front edge of current design trends as well as traditional styling options. The emphasis on family continues

into the products offered by Country Hill Furnishings. For the bedroom, a classic four post bed with elegantly shaped head and foot boards is always a beautiful addition to a home. Combining the comfort of the cushioned seats and the durability of the hardwoods, upholstered gliders and rocking chairs in a variety of color schemes would do well in most living rooms. Stressing the importance of quality and long life span for each piece, Country Hill Furnishings carry cribs that convert to a youth beds, to grow with your child.

Noting current trends in the industry, the craftsmen working with Country Hill Furnishings have delved into the process of distressed wood. Capturing the rustic look with the addition of a sliding barn door and slight distressing of the wood transformed an ordinary television stand into a work of art.

One of the more uniquely designed pieces is a dresser containing a hidden drawer. Perfect for special pieces of jewelry, the drawer is built with a magnetic lock to ensure the item's safety. Just looking at the dresser, it is not possible to tell the hidden draw even exists due to the craftsmanship.

Country Hill Furnishings can turn furniture fantasies into reality with a multitude of customization opportunities. Walking into the store, customers are met with beautiful pieces in a wide range of styles, wood type and stain color. Customers are able to dictate everything about a piece from the wood type to the style of fixture used on the piece. Should the perfect piece not present itself on the showroom floor, customers are encouraged to express their ideas through a sketch or photograph. The craftsmen

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will then built the piece and provide the customer with a perfectly unique item.

Home delivery and set up options take the stress of moving furniture out of the equation. Country Hill Furnishings provides each customer with the home delivery opportunity whether they live locally or across the country. If not moved properly, furniture may become damaged in a move, especially if restraining straps are employed to keep the piece steady. Eliminating the risk, Country Hill Furnishings will properly package, deliver and set up each piece of furniture.

Committed to providing the best product, Country Hill Furnishings provides high quality furniture crafted from the best materials. Country Hill Furnishings is located at 4351 County Road 160 in Millersburg, about 1/2 mile east of Mt. Hope. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Recipes

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion 3 Tbsp. butter 2 cup chicken broth 2 cup water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 4 oz. fine noodles 1/2 tsp. salt 1 bunch broccoli, chopped 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3 cup milk 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 cup cooked chicken pieces, optional 1 cup mushrooms, optional pepper to taste

Directions: Saute onion in butter. Add broth, water and bouillon cubes. (You may also use chicken soup base instead of bouillon cubes.) Heat to boiling. Then add noodles and salt. Cook noodles until almost tender, then add broccoli and garlic powder. Cook four minutes. Add milk, chicken soup and Velvetta. Add pepper to taste. Stir until cheese is melted. You may thicken with flour if you prefer.

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Ingredients:

Mix first 6 ingredients together, add yeast and let set for 15 minutes or until yeast is dissolved.

Slowly add flour and oil, stirring well. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise, punching down every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.

Shape into 4 loaves and let rise an additional 45 minutes. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. reduce heat at 300 and bake an additional 20 minutes.

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Modern Medical Practices

What the Amish Believe Story by MARCUS YODER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

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he Amish are often portrayed in our world as being opposed to doctors, hospitals, and modern medical care. This is simply not the case. While the Amish may have cautions about certain practices and are concerned about the level of engagement that government programs require, there is nothing in their religious teachings or traditional tenets of faith against the medical field and medical practices.

The Amish, like many other Christian groups, ultimately feel that all healing comes from God. If God uses the doctors and the medical field to bring about that healing, in the end the honor for that healing still belongs to God. And while much prayer is enjoined, faith healing has never been a strong element among the Amish. They also believe that good mental and physical health is gift from God and requires careful stewardship in both prevention and treatment.

Home remedies and traditional folk practices exist among the Amish, as it does in nearly every other rural subculture. Some of these practices may be traced back hundreds of years to medieval European practices which were brought to America and retained as part of the Amish world. As with many other people the Amish believe that good food, vinegar, honey, and other natural foods have stood the test of time and assist the healing and

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.

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nourishing of the body. Chiropractic care is often highly rated and there are many professionals who have Amish clientele.

With this perspective and focus there are those members of the community who have gravitated towards some of the non-traditional and perhaps even questionable practices in holistic and naturalistic fields. Cancer clinics in Mexico, springs and mines in the Americas, and many forms of herbal, weight loss, and supplemental programs; some of which are built on multi-level marketing schemes have found a ready and receptive audience among the Amish.

Yet most Amish respect the medical professionals and support them in a variety of ways. In the greater Holmes County area, Amish serve on hospital, clinics, and medical practice boards of directors.

Most of the local hospital and doctor’s offices have hitching rails and provisions for Amish clients and patients.

The largest portion of the Amish also participate in a church aid plan that provides assistance in payment of medical bills for their members. To date they have paid millions of dollars in bills, with no default.

Because of their payment and their unwillingness to sue over supposed medical malfeasance the medical profession has learned to appreciate and engage the community and often makes special provisions for their Amish patients.

Because of the Amish focus on community and their views of mutual aid, a sense of place and belonging allows them to assist each other and in times of trauma and sickness extend assistance and emotional aid to each other. In their mind this

allows for physical healing to happen in the context of community and support. And in cases where physical healing does not happen and disability and death occurs, the community is also there for the family and people affected by the events and cycles of life and death.

If you wish to learn more about the Amish, or Amish practices and their place in history, plan a visit 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.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 OHIO SWISS FESTIVAL

1-2 2 COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FESTIVAL

When: Parade starts at 1:45 p.m.

Where: Downtown Sugarcreek Antique Car Parade will make its way through downtown followed by The Grand Parade. For a complete listing of events visit the website or call Sugarcreek Village Information Center.

When: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: Pine Tree Barn & Farm, 4374 Shreve Rd., Wooster Step back 200 years in time to 18th century Williamsburg. For two days the Pine Tree Barn is transformed into a bustling colonial village.

Explore the market place with unique wares that surround the village square. Meet selected artists who will demonstrate techniques of traditional craftsmen. Colonial militia encampment, period cuisine and activities for the kids.

330-852-4113 http://www.ohioswissfestival.com

1 APPLE FESTIVAL DAYS When: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: Bauman Orchard, 161 Rittman Ave., Rittman Enjoy wagon rides into the orchard to pick your own apples.

330-925-6861 www.baumanorchards.com

330-264-1014 www.PineTreeBarn.com

1-2 FALL FESTIVAL When: Sat., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 1- 6 p.m.

Where: 4000 Ramseyer Lane, Wooster Visit Ramseyer Farms' two giant corn mazes, farm animals, scenic hayrides, pedal cart track, Corn Crib Chute and thousands of pumpkins!

330-264-0264 www.ramseyerfarms.com

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6 UNUSUAL AND MYSTERIOUS HOLMES COUNTRY PART 4 FOLLOWUP When: 7 p.m.

Where: Holmes County Public Library We have rescheduled that portion of the Aug. 18th program for Thurs., Oct. 6 in the lower level meeting room. Come and finish your stories of Unusual and Mysterious Holmes County. Share your Black Creek Monkey Dog stories and much more. Please pass this on to your friends and relatives.

330-674-0022 www.victorianhouse.org

7-8 ENCHANTED FOREST When: 6:30- 8 p.m.

Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave., S.W., Wilmot Fireflies will lead your family to meet the creatures of the forest at this fun, educational non-scary event. Members, $6; Non- members, $8; Children 3 and under are free.

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8 MORELAND HERITAGE DAY When: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Where: 8594 James Rd., Wooster Celebrating Wayne County's Agricultural heritage, old and new. www.morelandcommunityhistoricalsociety.org

8 TROUTMAN VINEYARDS WINERY HARVEST FESTIVAL When: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Where: 4243 Columbus Rd., Wooster Come join us for our annual Harvest Festival!

With grape stomping, cellar tours, live music all day and lots of wine.

330-263-4345 www.troutmanvineyards.com

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7, 8 & 10 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE When: Fri & Mon., 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: 11463 Harrison Rd., Apple Creek Join Schlabach Furniture for this special brownies and ice cream sale.

330-695-2249 7,8,10 & 14-15 FALL FESTIVAL AT THE FARM IN WALNUT CREEK Where: 4147 CR 114, Sugarcreek Now expanded to five days over two weekends, this event will include food, fall decorations, horseshoeing, broom making, pumpkin slingshot, straw castle, scavenger hunt, corn box, sheep shearing, spinning and the horse drawn wagon rides. An activity that children of all ages really enjoy is the "corn box." In the corn box, traditional sand is placed with corn for a sensory experience.

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7KH $PLVK &RXQWU\ 5HVWDXUDQW *XLGH Restaurants Berlin Farmstead Restaurant 4757 Twp. Rd. 366, Millersburg 330-893-4600 Boyd & Wurthman Restaurant 4819 E. Main St., Berlin 330-893-3287 Buckeye Deli & Grocery 4860 E. Main St., Berlin 330-893-9211 Chalet-Valley Restaurant 5060 St. Rt. 557, Millersburg 330-893-2550 Charm Family Restaurant 4450 OH-557, Charm 330-893-2717 Cindy's Diner 4774 US-62, Berlin 330-893-3400

Der Dutchman Restaurant 4967 Walnut St., Walnut Creek 330-893-2981 Des Dutch 176 N. Market St., Shreve 330-567-2212 Holmesville Inn 310 S. Millersburg St., Holmesville 330-279-3132 Hotel Millersburg 35 W. Jackson St., Millersburg 330-674-1457 Inn & Spa at Honey Run 6920 Co. Rd. 203, Millersburg 330-674-0011 Korner Kitchen Restaurant 11058 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg 330-674-3545 Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen 8101 OH-241, Mt. Hope 330-674-0922

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Traveling to Holmes County? Consult our list of locally owned and operated restaurants.

Rebecca's Bistro 4669 Twp Rd., 422, Walnut Creek 330-893-0013 Route 83 Restaurant 7501 St. Rt. 83, Holmesville 330-279-3663 Winesburg Pizza 2105 Main St., Walnut Creek 330-359-5001

Glenmont Tavern 121 Main St., Glenmont 330-377-4271

Bakeries Kauffman's Country Bakery 4357 US 62, Bunker Hill 330-893-2129

Bags Sports Pub 88 E. Jackson St., #A, Millersburg 330-674-0279

Miller's Bakery 2811 Lincoln Hwy E., Millersburg 330-893-3002

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Troyers Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek 330-698-4182

Miller’s BAKERY “De Good Ole Fashioned Bakin”

Jitters Coffee House 1545 S. Washington St., Millersburg 330-674-0044

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Saturday, October 15th Storewide Sale • FREE STEW & HOT DOGS • AFTER 9:30AM

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Ginger House Coffee 4860 E. Main St., Berlin 330-893-9211

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Fire & Ice Pub 9260 Co. Rd. 192, Fredericksburg 330-695-2212

Iron Pony Saloon 14641 St. Rt. 3, Lakeville 419-994-4900

Olde World Bakery & Bistro 4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg 330-893-1077

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AROUND AMISH Heartland TR = Township Road

SR = State Route

3 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

CR = County Road

US = US Route

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

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

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

37 French Ridge Vineyards 2586 TR 34, Kllbuck (40.4894° -82.08684499°)

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)

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)

22 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville (40.802762° -81.763000°)

31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854º -81.8442625º)

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)

59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie (40.552981º -82.09569899º)

58 Zinck’s Family of Inns 4703 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.559689º -81.791478º)

&=206.9AF <<1 @A<?2@ 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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53 Flour Sak, LLC 2430 TR 183, Baltic (40.477627° -81.755946°)

23 Harvey’s Market 12636 SR 39, Big Prairie (40.588578° -82.075478°)

34 Moreland Fruit Farms 1558 Moreland Rd., Wooster (40.711712°, -81.968451°)

54 Prairie Lane Market 7841 CR 373, Big Prairie (40.633630° -82.086563°)

1 Amazing Creams & Lotions 1002 Winesburg St., Wilmot (40.6563593º -81.6373471º)

2 Amish Country Peddler 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.5451448º -81.7386129º)

4 Berlin Leather & Pets 4363 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

20 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.561738º -81.799496º)

24 Hershberger Country Store 50940 TR 220, Baltic (40.43556º -81.80008º)

25 Hillside Caning & Sewing, LLC 2551 TR 177, Baltic (40.4524535º -81.7185126º)

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5 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm

26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin (40.561726º -81.798374º)

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7 Collectors & Decanters 119 E. Main St., Sugarcreek

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

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9 Country Hill Furnishings 4329 CR 160, Millersburg

28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 4550 SR 39, Millersburg (40.5545293º -81.788738099º)

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13 Country Furniture 4329 CR 168, Millersburg

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19 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin (40.7071309º -81.679855º)

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43 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin (40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

44 Stony Point Supply 4455 CR 229, Fredricksburg (40.67672554º -81.870416800º)

45 Sugar Valley Meats 2149 Dutch Valley Dr. NW, Sugarcreek 46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek 47 Troyer Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek 48 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek 50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134º -81.7450194º)

35 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg (40.603298º -81.780687º)

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18 Evener Shop, The 6840 TR 568, Holmesville

42 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd. SW, Baltic

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33 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre

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17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg

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32 Kiko’s Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way W., Dalton

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16 Eiler's Candy 225 W. Third St., Dover

41 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton

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30 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin)

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15 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron

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29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville

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14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic

39 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland

51 Yoder Bargain Store 7802 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg (40.6750668º -81.834396799º)

36 Mt. Hope Harness 7700 CR 77, Mt. Hope (40.6201379º -81.7842065º)

52 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 5911 S. Kansas Rd., Apple Creek (40.7281179º -81.7760680º)

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8-9 HOLMES COUNTY ANTIQUE FESTIVAL Where: Downtown Millersburg Enjoy two days of markets, arts and crafts, demonstrations on the Square and continuous entertainment and food, plus the 5K race, Classic Car Show and the Grand Parade. Be sure to visit our Grand Victorian House on Wooster Road, which has been featured on HGTV. www.holmescountyantiquefestival.org

11 HARVEST SOUP SUPPER When: 4:30- 7 p.m.

Where: 484 Wooster Rd., Millersburg Come and enjoy fall soups at the Castle Club Banquet Center next to the Victorian House. Our featured soups are ham and bean, stuffed pepper and tomato basil topped off with cornbread, coleslaw, pumpkin or apple pie, french bread slices plus assorted beverages.

The fundraiser is a by donation event. All proceeds go for continuing support of the Historical Society. Bring a friend!

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Admission is $10 per person; Members and seniors (60+) are $5.

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Area quilt shops join together to make this a fabulous 3 day event filled with fabric, fun and prizes. At each shop you will receive a different FREE pattern and be able to purchase a fabric kit for that block. Call Gramma Fannies' Quilt Barn for more information.

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29 HALLOWEEN AT THE MANSION Where: 484 Wooster Rd., Millersburg Night of the Living Past is one of the most popular events of the year. Costumed actors will take you back in time as you tour the haunted halls of the

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Ideas can be inspired by customers, builders, magazines and new technology. The craftsmen working with each store use these ideas to create unique pieces of furniture.

A customer can walk into one of the four Furniture Heartland stores with a sketch or an idea in mind and the process will begin. A representative will work with customers to turn this vision into a reality. The customization process has become popular in recent years and now allows a choice of wood type, color and design style. If there is something in the store that a customer likes, but wishes to modify, most companies will accommodate the wish.

Once the customer and the furniture company confirm the plans, the designs are communicated to the builders. Depending on the Furniture Heartland company you visit, the builder may be in-house, or the company may use a group of builders that are partners but viewed as a separate entity.

The builders think about what the current design trends are in the furniture industry while maintaining functionality. Builders stay up to date on the trends through magazines, online research, and being tuned into the market place. If there is something selling really well at another furniture store or at a craftsmen show, a company may decide to carry the piece in their showroom.

While keeping new trends in mind, these companies try to balance the needs of all of their customers.

When flat screen televisions became popular, the builders changed their entertainment center designs to accommodate the new piece of technology. The builders have to keep in mind that everyone has a different taste in entertainment, so one person may have the latest technology, but the next five 22

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customers may not. Those other customers still want entertainment centers which means the builders have to build for a range of needs.

Depending on what you are looking for any one of the Furniture Heartland stores will customize your selection.

Troyer Furniture typically offers a traditional style of furniture. They continue to evolve their designs and put new styles into the showroom floor that echo the traditional style, without appearing stuck in the past.

Walnut Creek Furniture specialize in the industrial looking designs. Employing the use of metal as accent pieces, the craftsmen provide an elegant twist to the industrial style.

While Homestead Furniture does carry some of the traditional Amish furniture in the blonde wood, they also offer more contemporary pieces. Ernie Hershberger compared his store to a tailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop when describing the control a customer has over the design of the furniture.

Green Acres Furniture style choices range from traditional to modern, to Shaker and Mission. They have grown beyond the initial concept of Amish furniture and have expanded their inventory to include a greater variety of styles.

Every piece of furniture crafted by any of the Furniture Heartland stores can be admired for their American-made craftsmanship, use of hardwood, product durability, and beauty. Wood is their business and their knowledge will guide you to the best option for how you live today, while offering a treasured piece that will retain its beauty for years to come.

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From the Desk of Javon Miller....

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enesis 2:7,10,20-23 (Holy Bible) “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul... And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone: I will make him an help meet (suitable helper) for him... And Adam gave names to all of the cattle, and to the fowls of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: And He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto man. And Adam said, this is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: She shall be called Woman because she was taken out of Man.”

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This is the foundation that we believe our marriages are built on. When we promise our lives to each other, we consider it to be an institution of God. This summer my oldest sister married. We still adhere to the tradition of hosting weddings in our homes. As you can imagine a lot of sweat and labor goes into a wedding preparation. At times like this we fully appreciate the support that we have as a community. Family, friends and neighbors all pitch in to help.

I grew up on the farm. This in itself creates extra work. On a farm, the work cannot wait or be put off. The cows need to be milked, the hay made, and the garden produce still needs to be canned and frozen. The whole summer long, all spare time was dedicated to the little extras. These important details included repainting barns and fence, making sure all flowers are taken care of, and cleaning out corners that normally don't need to be cleaned in the barn.

The main goal is to assure that the final weeks' preparations are almost wholly wedding focused.

As our young people consider marriage, we look at it from a long-term commitment viewpoint. We are taught that courtship is not to be a frivolous, lighthearted relationship. Despite what the “Amish” romance novels might portray, it is usually not a juicy, gushy affair with rivalry between multiple parties.

We feel that the Bible teaches us to be morally responsible and pure. Most of us adhere to the standards of no kissing, hugging, etc. This is to keep our minds free from physical attraction. We wish to keep our relationships free in a way that if a breakup should occur, there are no regrets and children that are victims of these circumstances.

After engagement, the plans begin. With 300-400 people to feed, it is necessary that a plan of action is in place. Schedules are made out for the ladies to come together to help. Meals are planned to be brought in by neighbors and family on these workdays.

For the big day, our community has mobile kitchens that can be rented for these events. They have kitchen stoves and ovens, sinks and are fully equipped with dishes and utensils. With all the food being prepped

on-site it takes order and a practical setup. The mashed potatoes, dressing (stuffing), salads, breads, cakes or pies, and fruit needs to be cut and prepped.

After a full week of preparation, the big day has arrived. We typically have our wedding on Saturday instead of the traditional Thursday. Many of our men hold day jobs so it makes more sense to have it on Saturday. A bit of a side note that deviates from the story. Many Amish still cling to the practice of having weddings on Thursday. This tradition stems from a pagan culture that honored Thor, the god of thunder and fertility. Thursday was named in honor of Thor, hence the tradition of weddings on this day.

The day usually begins early if chicken needs to be fried. If this is the case the first cooks begin to arrive at 4 in the morning. The next crew arrives between 7 and 8. Designated cooks are usually aunts of the bride, home church ladies, and near neighbors.

There are also 1 or 2 couples that are designated as coordinators. These men take the helm during the course of the day making sure that the grunt work is done and assisting the women with making sure things happen at the right time.

At 7:30 the hostlers, personal friends of the groom, show up. They will assist in parking and taking care of the horses. When this is done, they will assist in the kitchen or wherever help is needed. After the ceremony and before the youth lunch is served, they will coordinate the youth boys in cleaning up and loading the “bench wagons,” the trailer that is used to transport our folding benches from home to home. These are typically a neighboring districts' that need to be returned that day for their congregation's

services.

At around 8 o'clock the table-waiter, servers, arrive.

These are usually the youth friends of the couple.

Table-waiter are paired up, mostly two girls but dating couples are paired up and occasionally a very close friend or cousin of the groom will be paired with a friend of the bride. This is enough to set the older women’s tongues a waggin' and the speculations are whispered. “Did you see that?,” one will ask another.

“Do you think it will turn into something serious?,” is the response. And admittedly, sometimes this day is enjoyed so much by this paired up couple, a later wedding materializes.

We have siblings or best friends as witnesses. In the “Amish” novels you will probably read about these as “navahockers,” literally translated to sitting beside (the bridal couple). Most “English” would call them bridesmaids and best man.

The real activity starts at 8:00—8:30 am. The invited guests start arriving. First will be the wizened older generation followed by the middle age and then last minute some young family or late coming youth will come hustling in so as not to miss it. The women congregate close to the building where the services are held. The men, in traditional black suits and white shirts, will congregate at the front of the barn. Soon the ushers begin seating the women. In our weddings men sit on one side and face the women on the other.

The ministers' bench is in the center aisle facing the men. The wedding party sits in the center of this front aisle.

As the men file in, we seat the song leaders first, followed by the senior men. Next come siblings,

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uncles, guests from other districts, followed by the home congregation men. We usually reserve a few rows for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Englishâ&#x20AC;? guests that wish to sit together as a couple.

At 9 o, clock the song leaders will announce which page number is to be sung first. These songs are from the Ausbund songbook, a collection of songs that are a couple hundred years old. Most of these songs were written during the years of persecution, many while in prison awaiting execution.

These are all in German. The tunes have a slow melody that are sometimes derived from old European folk songs. I would venture to say that over the course of centuries they were probably slowed down from what they would have been sung originally. I personally enjoy these old melodies. If we follow the words they have a wonderful message that can be very fulfilling.

Our second song will be the Lob Lied. This is the song used at every service. It is, translated, titled Praise and Worship Song. The Lob Lied is a prayer asking God to prepare our hearts for His message and also asking God to all fill the mouths of His servants, our ministers, with words from God. After 3 songs, we have 3 ministers teach us from the Word of God. The first one typically teaches about Creation, the beginning of God's institution of marriage and then also the subsequent fall of man into sin. He will also teach about everyday application of the scriptures in our everyday life. A part of this message will often be in English if there are visitors there that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand Pennsylvania Dutch. The second minister will then read a portion of scripture from Matthew 19.

Then the third minister will have what we call the main message. This is typically the bishop from the brides' home congregation or a father or grandfather that is bishop. This message includes application of the Bible's teaching on marriage and relationships.

It is always a good time to review not only our marriage but also our daily relationships with our acquaintances. We adhere to the teachings of Jesus where he taught that there are to be only one man and wife. We feel that He gave us direction that divorce is not an option.

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our vows, we testify that God ordained marriage to be instituted between one man and one woman, and that this be for life. We promise to remain true in sickness and in health until death parts us. These vows are made in the name of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

After this is done, another song is sung. And then the action begins. All the married guests are ushered into the reception facility and seated. After an English song and prayer, the table-waiter dish up and serve the meal to everyone except the youth. When this meal is done the guests all disperse and visit wherever they can outside.

Meanwhile inside it is a hive of activity. The tables are being cleared and reset for the youth.

The youth are seated and then some young-married couples will serve them. After the meal, the youth sing a few acapella songs and then a short devotional by a minister concludes this part of the wedding.

Now begins the work. All hands that are willing, join in an effort to clear the tables. After tables are cleared the newlyweds will open there wedding gifts.

By this time, we are supposed to be hungry again and leftovers are put out for the remaining people to eat again. These are usually only close relatives.

As you can see, a lot of planning gets put into a wedding. We have some traditions and rituals that are not a must, but they help us maintain a unity within our church. It is also takes a community effort to make something like this happen. These functions allow us to get to know each other in a more intimate way than just in our Sunday best.

This is the second greatest decision we make in life. The only one of more importance is the one to dedicate our lives to Jesus Christ. Our marriage is designed to be a help to us in our Christian life. This is why we stress a serious and prayerful attitude when we contemplate courtship and marriage. We make one choice, and then live with it the rest of our life.

Respectfully submitted,

Javon Miller Javon Miller

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Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by October 30, 2016.

Check the Amish Heartland Facebook page on November 1st to see the September winner (facebook.cpm/amishheartland). The winner will also be announced in the December edition. Winners will receive a free gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers. The August buggy wheel was on page 7.

Congratulation to our August winner, Brian Meyer .

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