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TRAVEL INFORMATION

WHITETAIL RIDGE LODGE DO THE AMISH BELIEVE IN EDUCATION? WORLD CRAFTS

Bringing Multi-Cultural Artisans to You

FURNITURE HEARTLAND

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

What’s Going on in Amish Country

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BOOK REVIEW

A Heart Once Broken

MEET THE STAFF

Cooper Nixon

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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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ATTRACTIONS

Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center.......................................................................07 French Ridge Vineyards....................................................02 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..................................................10

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Parsley Pot.........................................................................10 Sol’s Exchange...................................................................30 World Crafts........................................................................21

Homestead Furniture.........................................................23 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ................................................06 Troyer Furniture..................................................................23 Walnut Creek Furniture........................................................23 Yoder's Oak and Cherry....................................................13

LODGING

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

SHOPS & SUCH

DINING & FOOD

Eiler's Candy Shop.................................................................14 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.................................................08 Miller’s Bakery........................................................................02 Pleasant Valley Poultry.......................................................24 Sugar Valley Meats..........................................................20 Troyer’s Home Pantry...........................................................04

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Country Furniture..............................................................24 Country Hill Furnishings...................................................11 Country View Wicker Furniture..........................................28 Eastwood Furniture.............................................................21 Erb's Stove Center.....................................Inside Back cover Green Acres Furniture......................................................23 Holmes Lumber.................................................................25

Amish Country Peddler............................Inside Front Cover Berlin Leather & Pets........................................................24 Bethany House Publishing...................................Back Cover Carpenter Heating & Cooling.......................................25 Charm Harness & Boot....................................................12 Collector's Decanter.......................................................20 Evener Shop, The.....................................................................29 Gospel Book Store............................................................03 Greenhouse Shoppee, The....................................................05 Hanhart Agency, Inc............................................................25 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains......................................08 Mt. Hope Harness .................................................................30 Olivesburg General Store....................................................09 P. Graham Dunn..................................................................07 Ron's Heating & Cooling.............................................25 Yoder's Bargain Store....................................................15

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A Heart Once Broken

Book Review

By Jerry Eicher Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

This is the first book by Jerry Eicher that I have read. I must say, he kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to know what the outcome would be. In this first book in the St. Lawrence County Amish series, Eicher spins a tale of three young Amish women looking for their soul mates. The only problem is that they have set their eyes on the same man, Ezra Wagler.

Sandra Troyer and Lydia Troyer are close cousins. They have always competed in everything in life, but now they are competing for the ultimate challenge, Ezra’s hand in marriage.

They are not the only ones, Rosemary Beiler has also set out to win Ezra’s affection.

As the three ladies compete in love and war, tragedy strikes the community and changes everyone’s lives. Will the three friends come together and strengthen their friendship through this difficult time or will the turn on each other, in the name of love?

Eicher keeps the reader guessing as he introduces some eligible bachelors that only thicken the plot.

I enjoyed reading this story to the end and look forward to future tales that take place in the community of St. Lawrence.

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was made more popular in the United States as well as Europe in the late 1960’s when tractors became more prevalent. To evaluate the breeding horses and their offspring the KWPN organizes annual “Keurings” (official inspections) in which horses are judged. These tests evaluate the horse’s conformation, movement and pedigree in relation to the strictly established breed goals. The Dutch Warmblood is one of the most successful horses developed in post war Europe.

The Amish people have been so excited about this breed that the KWPN has scheduled the next Keuring in the mid-west in Millersburg Ohio September 2nd and 3rd at the Holmes County Fairgrounds. The event is free to the public. Friday will be the halter classes and Saturday will be fine harness classes and the championship. Hosted by Douwe Plantinga, KWPN representative from Texas, originally from Friesland Netherlands.

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oren Beachy, a young auctioneer from Goshen Indiana, led a group of 30 Amish to investigate their European heritage last week. The Amish people came by way of boat from New York and traveled by tour bus from South Hampton England to France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Switzerland. The boat trip took a week. They traveled to learn of their ancestors but also to learn about the place where David Beachy, Loren’s father, locates the solution to their unique transportation needs.

The visit was to see Roelof van’t Oever, of Waarland, NL who uses part of the barn from “Manage Waarland”. (Manage is the French word for indoor riding arena.) Because the group honored Roelof with a stop he put on a demonstration where participants wore period correct attire and drove time appropriate carriages and carts. In one example, an ornate Friesian Chaise was pulled by a beautiful Friesian stallion. The group enjoyed a live Dutch auction and they were introduced to all of the marvelous aspects of the Royal Warmblood, also referred to as the Dutch Harness Horse (which has become so popular in the Amish community).

These horses show a lot of stature and have an excellent way of moving. They possess an especially high stepping front leg and a good working hind leg.

It’s really entertaining to watch their movement. It’s just like in the old days when the farmers would go to church with their best horse and carriage. In both the Amish and the Dutch communities horses are used every day for transportation. Trips to town must happen as quickly and safely as possible so having a fast horse with an even temperament is essential.

The KWPN (founded 1969) is the governing body of the “Royal Warmblood Horse” of the Netherlands.

This horse is known for fine and competitive driving, jumping, dressage and saddle seat. Sport riding

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rtfully placed among the rolling hills of Holmes County, Whitetail Ridge Lodge provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the area for an extended period. Driving down the back roads, it is easy to be mesmerized by the tranquility and beauty especially when the brilliantly colored leaves are in abundance.

The couple who originally built the 4,400 square foot lodge in 2002 intended it to be a forever home.

Living in the partially finished barn next to the home, the couple oversaw every minute detail of the construction; importing Canadian timbers to support and accent the vaulted ceiling and selecting custom stones for the fireplaces on the upper and lower levels. The result was a gorgeous residence exactly as the couple imagined, but alas the dream was not meant to be achieved.

A short time after the home was finished, the husband was diagnosed with a chronic illness that required constant care from a facility in Cleveland.

Faced with the reality of the commute time, the wife put her dream home up for sale.

Around this same time Tom and Kelly Esselburn were beginning to make plans for their retirement and the future of their family farm. The plan is to eventually turn over the daily operations and responsibilities to their children, including the farm house. After reading about the secluded home

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online, Tom and Kelly went to see the property. Tom immediately felt at peace at the home and about the decision. on the plot and graceful home .

With retirement still a ways down the road, the Esselburns needed a way to offset the cost of owning two substantial properties, thus decided to share the home with others. Naming the property, Whitetail Ridge Lodge, and inspired by lodging available at the Outerbanks, the home has been opened to people looking to enjoy the tranquility of Holmes County.

The vision was to create a lodge that would be family accessible, both in the layout and the available amenities. With five children of their own, Tom and Kelly know well the situations where a child just wants a peanut butter sandwich. Designed as a home, the lodge is equipped with a full kitchen and guests are welcome to cook as much as they would like.

Capable of hosting three couples comfortably, Whitetail Ridge Lodge is only available for one group at time. Not wanting to place strangers together within the shared space, Kelly and Tom offer the lodge as a whole to a group stressing the availability of three large beds in separate rooms.

The availability of multiple rooms allows for parents to put a child down for a nap or stay up later in the evening once the children are asleep. When booking the lodge, guests shouldn't be too worried about the number of guests verse beds as children are often the exception and will camp out in one of the common areas.

Furnishing the home with their family and the families of others in mind, Kelly pulled pieces from various locations in order to make the lodge comfortable. Several pieces of furniture were purchased through auctions while others were bought from local craftsmen. The dining table in the great room is something out a fairy tale. With the ability to seat 12 comfortably, the custom made table encourages large groups to sit and have a meal together.

The lower level of the home is equipped with a whiskey barrel table perfect for games. Meant to function as a retreat for the rowdy game players, this table placement allows for the volume to rise without disturbing everyone else in the lodge. The Esselburns have tested the lodge's capabilities with their own extended family and the game table allowed the cousins to get loud and have fun together without having to be shushed by parents.

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4_ dXU 1]YcX 2U\YUfU Y^ 5TeSQdY_^/ Story by MARCUS YODER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

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n the modern world education is often seen as the key to success in the business and professional world. A good education will open doors and possibilities that do not exist for those who do not have the same opportunities. How then do the Amish survive when most, if not all of the group, receive only an eighth-grade education? What happens that prepares their youth to function and live well in our modern world?

One misconception that is often furthered is that the Amish are against higher education and learning.

That is simply not true. What is true is that they are

deeply skeptical of the American system of high school and higher education. Amish parents want their children to learn the basic things that one needs to function in the modern world; how to read, writing, and mathematics. Therefore, their schools (some of them still one-room) focus on teaching students these in the eight years of school. Here a student is taught the basic building blocks to keep learning in the future. In the Holmes County Amish community there are between 275-300 such schools. [i] The Amish believe that it is the parents responsibility to oversee the child’s education and

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1/4 mile East of Berlin on Rt. 39 at Holmes County Flea Market 4550 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654 www.lacecountrycurtains.com Open Thursday-Saturday 9-5 (March-December)

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Across from Heini’s Cheese in the of Amish Country Open Monday-Saturday, Sundays (May thru November) 330.893.2129 • 4357 US 62, Millersburg www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com

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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

or 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.

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. i. This community is centered in Holmes County but includes pieces of the six surrounding counties. Oneseventh of all the Amish or approximately 30,000 people make up this community. For more see Charles E. Hurst and David L McConnell, An Amish Paradox: Diversity and Change in the Worlds Largest Amish Community.

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that it should happen in an environment that will not negate the teachings of the church and community.

Their parochial schools are often guided by a board that is deeply connected in the neighborhood and entirely funded by the patrons and families of the students. In addition to the "three Rs," students may receive some German and Bible knowledge to assist them in being a good member of the community.

The Amish also believe that education does not end when a child leaves school. The child is expected to begin a different phase of their education as they begin to learn the work of an adult. Many take jobs or work on the family farm and are educated in a trade or the way of life that will make them a responsible and engaged member of the community.

In a sense, the early to mid-teen years could be viewed as a training or technical school where they learn how to master basic skills in a variety of fields.

This prepares them to be able to work and live in a way that fosters skills and yet does not detract from the faith and family-oriented world that has done much to preserve the Amish way of life.

The Amish pay property taxes and public school taxes and yet support their local parochial schools. In a landmark Supreme court case, Wisconsin vs. Yoder in 1972, the highest court of the land recognized that, "It is neither fair nor correct to suggest that the Amish are opposed to education beyond the eighth grade level." Rather, according to Chief Justice Warren Burger, "They object to the high school, and higher education generally, because the values they teach are in marked variance with Amish values and the Amish way of life; they view secondary school education as an impermissible exposure of their children to a "worldly" influence in conflict with their beliefs. The high school tends to emphasize intellectual and scientific accomplishments, selfdistinction, competitiveness, worldly success, and social life with other students. Amish society emphasizes informal "learning through doing;" a life of "goodness," rather than a life of intellect; wisdom, rather than technical knowledge; community welfare, rather than competition; and separation from, rather than integration with, contemporary worldly society. [ii] This is in essence the Amish view; educating a child is so important that they are best served by being involved and preparing their children for an active, engaged life within the faith and the community.

If you wish to learn more about Amish education,

4778 STATE ROUTE 545, ASHLAND, OH 44805 (419) 895-1038 • WWW.OLIVESBURGGENERALSTORE.COM

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Recipes

Barbecued Ribs

Ingredients: 4 lb. pork ribs, cut in serving size pieces 1 medium onion, quartered 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Sauce 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chili sauce or 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. chopped onion 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1 clove minced garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder dash cayenne pepper

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In a large kettle place ribs, onions, salt and pepper.

Add enough water to cover ribs. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain. Combine all sauce ingredients in saucepan. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Place ribs on hot charcoal grill until slightly charbroiled.

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Jo-Jos Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup Runion mix 1 cup finely crushed soda crackers 2 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt salt & pepper to taste

Directions: Cut each potato into 6 wedges, lengthwise.

Beat eggs, mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Dip potato wedges in the eggs, then in Runion and cracker mixture. Deep fry in approximately 2" of B-B-S or your favorite shortening.

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies IIngredients: ngredients: 1 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3 beaten eggs 1(6 oz.) pkg. chocolate or vanilla pudding mix 3 1/2- 4 cups unsifted flour 1 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups chocolate chips (or less if desired) 1 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Directions: Cream butter and sugar, add beaten eggs and mix well. Add pudding, flour, soda, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Refrigerate before baking. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375ƒ for 9- 10 minutes.

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World Crafts Bringing Multi-Cultural Artisans to You Story by KATE MINNICH AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

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rtisans from all over the world sell their handmade wares to World Crafts through fair trade. Filled to the brim with unique and ethnically diverse items, the store has been drawing visitors to their doors since the September of 1990. Introducing the community to cultures they may never experience for themselves, World Crafts offers an entire store of original handcrafted items.

Only purchasing fair trade certified products, World Crafts ensures artisans are not taken advantage of and their products and production accurately reflect

their culture. Many of the stocked items are unique, sustainable and from under represented countries.

Rather than supporting countries who's products are regularly found in a department store, at World Crafts one can find items from Indonesia, India, Kenya and Nigeria. The practice not only supports the livelihood of the artists, but ensures the items are unique.

Every item sold at World Crafts is handmade and never mass produced. The fact is evident by simply walking through the store and looking at the various

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items. World Crafts carries something for everyone with purses, jewelry, coffee, and nick-nacks of all sorts. Metal signs adorn the walls that were made from oil drums having been cut and hammered out by the artisan. Puzzle boxes crafted from hand carved wood appear in various shapes such as an elephant or cat.

Many of the items in the shop are crafted from sustainable materials and part of the artisan's culture. The artisans usually employ materials readily available in their geographic area, such as soapstone or pieces of wood. Generally these artisans display skills that have been passed down through generations of their family and that are directly connected to their culture.

A Christmas room, ever present within the store, shows the different cultures that are represented in the store side by side. Various nativity scenes are crafted from materials native to their artisan's location. One scene was purchased from an artisan in Bethlehem and hand carved from olive wood. Other scenes display the culture of the people through the representation of the Holy Family. In a nativity scene from Peru, there is a monkey present at the manager beside Jesus rather than lamb.

The ultimate goal of fair trade is to give these artisans the opportunity to support their families.

Several of the artisans live in such impoverished areas that they are only able to send one child to school at a time. More often than not, one child will attend school for three days wearing the uniform and another will attend the other two wearing the same uniform. By working with artisans in these areas, World Crafts is making it possible for a parent

to better care for their entire family.

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Dinettes • Bedroom Sets • Bookcases Curio Cabinets • Rolltop Desks • Computer Desks Entertainment Centers • Jewelry Boxes Rockers & Gliders

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September CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2-5 OHIO LIGHT OPERA FESTIVAL SYMPOSIUM Where: Freelander Theatre This summer's symposium will be on the musical theater tradition. Visit our website for a complete schedule.

330-263-2345 www.ohiolightopera.org

3 HAITI BENEFIT AUCTION When: Auction begins at 8 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Grounds, 8076 OH-241 The Haiti Benefit Auction is a cooperative effort of many churches and individuals to bring relief to the hungry, the sick, the naked and homeless people of Haiti

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10 HERB FAIR When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Quailcrest Farm, 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster Over 70 artists and craftsmen set up among the gardens of Quailcrest. Fine jewelry, furniture, antiques, clothes, stoneware, creative clay, ironwork, baskets, tole painting, bells, bronze, gourds, dried flowers, herbs, corn, pressed flowers and more.

330-345-6722 www.quailcrest.com

10 AMISH COUNTRY CHALLENGE Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg Join us for the Amish Country Challenge, an organized bike ride touring scenic Holmes County. Experience the beauty of Ohio’s Amish Country while riding the rolling back roads of Holmes County. Choose between a relaxed 25-mile route, a challenging metric century, or step up to the 5000-ft plus vertical gain of the full century. Century riders enjoy lunch and aid stations hosted by local Amish families and businesses in addition to a post-ride Amish meal.

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10 HARVEST FEST/RIB COOK-OFF & PARADE When: Cookoff starts 10 a.m.; Parade, 6 p.m.

Where: Downtown Berlin Shopping and ribs, what more can you ask for?

Enjoy special sales at participating stores and sample delicious BBQ ribs at various stops throughout downtown Berlin. Vote for your favorite and enjoy the Harvest Fest Parade at the end of the day.

Society. Models will visit each table so you can see the fashions up close.

330-893-3192 www.heartofamishcountry.com

29 FALL FASHION SHOW

10-15 167TH WAYNE COUNTY FAIR

When: 6-7 p.m.

Where: Village Gift Barn, 4755 St. Rt. 39, Berlin Berlin Village Gift Barn will be holding their annual fall fashion show. Visit their website or call for details.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster “Ohio’s Foremost Agricultural Fair,” the Wayne County Fair is home to favorites such as farm tractor pulls, a demolition derby, country concerts, livestock shows and baking and home economic projects.

330-262-8001 www.waynecountyfairohio.com

16-17 DUTCH VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL Where: Downtown Sugarcreek Bring the family and celebrate fall at Dutch Valley with a variety of activities. Included in the 2016 Schedule are live entertainment each night, local vendors and demonstrations. For a complete event list and daily schedule:

330-852-4926 dhgroup.com/events

17 WORLD CRAFTS 26TH ANNIVERSARY SALE When: 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: World Crafts, 13110 Emerson Rd., Kidron Celebrate 26 years of Fair Trade! Special sale, Fair Trade refreshments and drawings.

330-343-7040 www.doverhistory.org

330-893-2648 www.oldberlinvillage.com

30- OCT. 1 64TH ANNUAL OHIO SWISS FESTIVAL Where: Downtown Sugarcreek Friday & Saturday provide two full days of entertainment and events such as costume and yodeling contests, the Steinstonssen (throwing of the stone), the Swiss Cheese Chase 5K, and a kiddie and grand parade!

888-609-7592 www.visitsugarcreek.com

LAST DAYS MUSIC ON THE SQUARE When: Every Friday on the square, 7 p.m.

Where: Downtown Berlin Come experience a variety of musicians! The final performance will be given September 30.

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LOTS OF GIFT IDEAS Glassware - School Supplies - Books - Games Stainless Steel - Gifts - Housewares & So Much More!

When: 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. each day Where: Carriage House of J.E. Reeves Home, 325 East Iron Ave., Dover Reservations required. Join us as we celebrate the history of women's fashion featuring pieces from the collection of the Dover Historical

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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)

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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)

45 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)

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

2 Berlin Leather & Pets 4363 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

5 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm (40.506574º -81.784203º)

7 Collectors & Decanters 119 E. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.439962º -81.70315699º)

9 Country Hill Furnishings 4329 CR 160, Millersburg (40.61956º -81.77198º)

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 (40.54607º -81.77139º)

18 Evener Shop, The 6840 TR Rd. 568, Holmesville (40.598854º-81.9022699º)

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

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

21 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster (40.8453279º -81.9284401º)

38 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º)

39 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762º -82.2596821º)

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

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

41 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton (40.793873° -81.700984°)

42 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd. SW, Baltic (40.440058º -81.6778544º)

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

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

44 Sugar Valley Meats 2149 Dutch Valley Dr. NW, Sugarcreek (40.51523º -81.60885º)

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 (40.7281179º -81.7760680º)

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as well as the ability to be a part of something bigger as reasons to visit.

The volunteers who operate World Crafts are often gathered from the pool of local patrons. While the day-to-day running of the shop is completed by 30 volunteers, a dedicated, seven-member board of directors works to assure the mission is supported.

The volunteers are attributed with keeping the store open -- it is up to them to show up, unlock the doors and sell the items to the customer base. World Crafts' volunteers are often customers themselves or may have learned of their mission through word of mouth.

Choosing to become a volunteer is their way of further improving the lives of others and upholding the fair trade principles. The board members of World Crafts are actively engaged as most lend a hand at the store during busy times such as special events or volunteer regularly.

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n every home there is at least one table; around their surfaces, the family will share memories and keystone moments. Far more than just a piece of furniture, the table becomes a memento of the times a family spends together. The Furniture Heartland companies provide tables of the highest standards with the idea that the pieces will stay with a family for generations, thus preserving the family memories long after they occur.

Quality materials are used by all of the Furniture Heartland stores ensuring the end product is sturdy enough to withstand several years of every day activities. Using hardwoods, each store offers a variety of tables, ranging in size, color and style.

The kitchen table is often at the epicenter of a family, providing a common ground where they can gather, share a meal and talk to each other. During this time together, each member of the family is able to talk about their day perhaps sharing a funny moment. The bonds within the family grow through these conversations and cement into place.

Strictly American made, the furniture found at any of the Furniture Heartland stores support the families of our neighbors. Stressing the importance of American made, each store is aware of the impact a job completed locally has not only on the economy, but also on the families of those doing the job. Each craftsman working with the Furniture Heartland stores is represented by the pieces they create.

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A classic rustic living room can be furnished with pieces that reflect the feel and still stand up to family game night. Gathering around the coffee table in the living room, child's laughter will soon fill the air as the family interacts with each other. Years later this same coffee table may be found in that child's home surrounded by his new and growing family.

If the perfect piece cannot be found within the stores, customization is available. Perhaps your living room is in need of an end table with extra storage for your DVD collection. Speak with the Furniture Heartland stores; if their craftsmen havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already built a piece with similar functionality, they definitely have the capability. Customization can be as extensive as a brand new piece or contain attributes from two existing pieces of furniture. There may be an end table you admire, but the legs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite match the existing furniture in the room. Replacing the legs with another style is not a foreign concept to any of the Furniture Heartland stores.

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With the leaves changing to brilliant colors, the forest surrounding the lodge will be breath taking.

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The lodge also offers a covered, open air porch that encourages guests to enjoy the outdoors well into the evenings. Children may catch lightening bugs while parents lounge on the porch reveling in the joyous squeals. Or the family may choose to play a card game on the outdoor table, simply enjoying the sounds of the forest at night. A stone fireplace at one end of the porch gives off enough heat to warm the

good sized space, eliminating the need to go inside if the evening turns chilly.

Whether you choose to visit on a day trip or overnight,Whitetail Ridge Lodge offers an abundance of activities for a variety of interests. The quiet atmosphere and surrounding forest offer a retreat from the general noise and humdrum of populated areas. But the lodge is not so remote as to completely be cut off from other activities. Neatly positioned between Loudonville and Millersburg, just outside of Nashville, the lodge offers the opportunity to visit Amish country or go canoeing at Mohican State Park. Just about everyone's interests can be satisfied when the Whitetail Ridge Lodge is used as a home base.

Whitetail Ridge Lodge is located at 13058 Township Road 223 in Big Prairie. For more information and reservations, guests may call 330-496-2091 or visit whitetailridgelodge.com.

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Hope for a Future In Genesis 8:22 God promised us, "While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease."

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his was given after the Great Flood covered the earth. It obliterated most of the earth as people knew it then. The great catastrophe was due to the sinful fallen state of man. Yet when it was all over, God said that it will not happen again.

This morning, at 5 o'clock, I was walking to the back pasture to bring my buggy horse into the barn.

My family wants him to make a trip to a family workday. All was quiet. The birds were singing their songs. The heat of the day is not yet begun. It is a perfect 64 degrees with a slight dew in the air. The sky is a clear canvas spread out with dashes of light scattered across its starry expanse.

As I approached the horses, I saw their dark silhouettes. They were still laying in rest. They stood up and our 3-month old colt, Fritz, came ambling over to greet me good morning. He is an amiable-natured young stallion. I was fortunate to be able to handle him within a few hours of birth. Fritz follows me and my sons around the pasture like a puppy wanting to play. All three horses were standing around me and I had to think, "What a peaceful day."

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will begin and my mind will be in high gear the rest of the day.

However, for a few moments, it is only God and me.

I remind myself that despite the heat, we can appreciate the gifts that God has given us. We are in the middle of a "drought." This whole summer, we got some rain but not a lot. If you travel Holmes County, you will see stunted sweet corn in tassel already. Our second cutting hay crop was small.

However, God has blessed us. This past week he opened the heavens and gave us over 4 inches of rain. This rain came at a very crucial time. What a blessing. Our grass and the crops are once again growing.

We are entering that time of year when life speeds up. There are garden goodies to process and farmers have crops to harvest. These will all be stored up for use in winter when they are needed.

Another crop that we are spending about every spare moment with is FIREWOOD! Yes you read right. Behold the winter will come! I know, the temperature today does not give one mood to cut, split, and stack firewood. However, what better time than now? The ground is dry and we can get around without mud.

It is as the wise ones of old told us, wood heats us three times. When you cut it, split it, and then when you burn it. It can also be a great job for the family to work together. It is a tremendous lesson in perseverance for children. Our boys enjoy the feel of wood heat. This allows them to be involved in the actual work of it.

It is also an avenue for my father-in-law to de-stress from his workday. The grandchildren love to spend time with Grandpa cutting firewood. My father-inlaw has gained a reputation in the community. The locals admire the loads that he manages to haul.

They also appreciate the cleanup that he provides if a fallen tree needs to be removed. Hence, the phone calls and impromptu woodcutting projects for our

few years. All was not lost.

If we do as another story went, it might be worse. In one particular town, a factory had a noon whistle. They always set the whistle by the town clock's striking. Finally one day the two parties in charge of the whistle and the town clock met. They were both pleased to meet the other.

The whistle blower thanked the clock man for his accuracy with the clock. He said that he always times his whistle with the clock. The clock man got a look of surprise and said that he always set the clock by the noon whistle.

Let's ask ourselves, if we look at life, what do we use as our guideposts to stay on track? Are these guiding beacons a solid enough foundation that we are willing to risk our future on? Are the people we look up to truly worthy of the respect that we give them or are their motives purely selfish and ulterior?

There is one guide post that we can rely on. If we follow the principles found in the Bible we will not be disappointed. An old Amish minister, now passed on to his eternal reward, used to preach this message, "If it were not even for heaven or hell, I would choose the life of a Christian because of the peace that it gives me."

As America approaches another presidential election, it appears to be one of the most tumultuous campaigns that I recall. I believe that the best that I can do is pray that our leaders return to the roots that our nation was founded upon. It was founded on the very principles that the Bible teaches. You need not believe in the Bible as the inspired Word of God as I do, but we can conclude that the daily living

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Looking at his woodpile reminds a fellow of the old story from frontier days. It was October and the Indians on a remote reservation asked their new Chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a Chief in a modern society he had never been taught he old secrets. When he looked at the sky he couldn't tell what the winter was going to be like. Nevertheless, to be on the safe side he warned that the winter was indeed going to be cold and that the members of the village should collect firewood to be prepared.

But being a practical leader, after several days he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the National Weather Service and asked, “Is the coming winter going to be cold?” The meteorologist from the weather service confirmed that it was going to be quite cold. So the Chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more firewood in order to be prepared.

A week later he called the National Weather Service again to inquire if the winter was indeed predicted to be cold. “Yes,” the man at National Weather Service again replied, "it's going to be a very cold winter." So the Chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap of firewood they could find.

Two weeks later the Chief called the National Weather Service again. “Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?” The man replied, “Absolutely. It’s looking more and more like it is going to be one of the coldest winters ever.” The Chief pressed the meteorologist to inquire what made him so sure. The weatherman replied, “We’re sure it's going to be cold because the Indians are collecting firewood like crazy!"

We may laugh at this humorous story. Let us ask ourselves, how often do we look at our neighbors to determine our own choices in life? If we make this mistake, it might cost us more than the sweat equity that the Indians put into their collection. At least they would be prepared no matter what weather came for the winter. All was not lost. We may laugh at this humorous story. Let us ask ourselves, how often do we look at our neighbors to determine our own choices in life? If we make this mistake, it might cost us more than the sweat equity that this settler put into the woodpile. He at least had wood for a

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That is where we can ask ourselves these questions.

Am I doing to others as I would want them to do to me? Am I looking to the choices that are a betterment to our society? Are the decisions I make today providing security to our family and community spiritually, morally, ethically, physically, mentally, and financially? If everyone lived as I do, would there be resources for us to live off of? If everyone chose my work ethic, would there be a workforce worth having? If we all live with these questions center in our life, I believe we can influence this world for the good.

If we use these principles as the guideposts of our life, we will be a better family. This creates better communities which makes better nations. Let's ask ourselves these questions in our everyday life and live by them.

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articles on local businesses and the Amish way of “ The life. The beautiful photographs of the area. ”

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Always looking for articles and “ Everything. advertisements on new or not so "known" back road shops in homes, or shops located on Amish home property. We visit the area often, and drive around looking for out of the way places.

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-CLIFFORD & BETTY WILLIAMS, COLUMBUS

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The top three winners will be announced in the October issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers.

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“You really think this is a gut idea, goin’ clear out there, spendin’ time with folk who’ve left the People?”

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Leona Speicher got the “sister” she always wanted the day Gloria Gingerich’s family moved to Lancaster County. The newcomers seem to be an answered prayer—until Gloria’s father is expelled from their Old Order Amish church.

Before Leona can learn why, the Gingeriches suddenly pack up and disappear. When, after a silence of several years, Gloria unexpectedly contacts her, Leona makes up her mind to go after her friend. Yet Leona’s fiancé—the deacon’s son— is alarmed by her decision. Will Leona’s dearest wish lead to her own undoing?

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