Amish Heartland, June 2014

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June 2014

Quailcrest Farm Where gardens grow more beautiful with time, inspiration and a personal touch

Simple Harmonies The Do Re Mi’s of Amish Singing

“Seasons of Tomorrow”

Book Review

Amish Vines and Orchards, Book 4

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The conclusion to this tale has finally been revealed in the fourth and final installment of the Amish Vines and Orchards series. Rhoda and Samuel have finally found true love with each other but cannot move forward in their relationship until Jacob forgives them for their betrayal.

Jacob has moved on to work with his uncle’s construction crew, running from his emotions and avoiding his family. While working, he accidentally runs an Amish woman, Esther, over with his horse.

This may be the unexpected journey of healing God is calling him on.

Meanwhile, back at the Orchard, Leah and Landon’s love for each other is discovered. Will they end up together or will they be forced to live separate lives when Leah’s dad intervenes?

As the Orchard recovers from losing Jacob, they must face another member leaving.

Tragedy strikes and the orchard is facing a bleak future. Will the King family pull together and save the orchard and their relationships?

Or will this be the end of Orchard Bend Farms? Each character faces their own personal dilemma and

must rise above it to fulfill their calling.

Woodsmall does an excellent job telling the tales of our most beloved characters and weaving them into close friendships. It was a bittersweet ending as I read the conclusion with a smile but also sad that the tale is now over.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

Quailcrest Farm: Where gardens grow more beautiful with time, inspiration and a personal touch .................................................. 06 Simple Harmonies: The Do Re Mi’s of Amish Singing ................................................... 13 Furniture Heartland: Home Office .................. 28 Berlin Leather: A county-western experience .......................................................... 32 H.I.T.C.H.: Explore Amish country at your own pace........................................................... 38

Visitors’ Guide....................................................05 Calendar of Events............................................ 16 Amish Heartland Map ......................................20 Just Visiting: Amish Heartland’s Inns ............40

ABOVE PHOTO AND COVER PHOTO TAKEN BY CATIE NOYES

Amish Heartland SPECTRUM Publications

IN EVERY ISSUE

Book Review: Seasons of Tomorrow .............. 00 Editorial ...................................................................... 02 Bulk Foods of Amish Country ........................ 12 Recipes ................................................................30 Buggy Wheel......................................................44

OFFICE Spectrum Publications • 212 E. Liberty St. • Wooster, OH 44691 • 330-264-1125 amishinfo@spectrumpubs.com www.amish-heartland.com Publisher Andrew S. Dix • Ad Director Rhonda Geer • Spectrum Sales/Marketing Director Amanda Nixon, 330-264-1125 (Ext.2221) • Sales Donna Tomak, 330-264-1125 (Ext. 2210); Michele Pratt, 330-287-1628 Editor Catie Noyes

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year ago, I had the opportunity to go on a back roads tour with Amish Heartland Tours and the Brigham Young UniversityIdaho Symphony Band, as they got a taste of Amish country. One of the stops on the trip was to the Bell Valley School in Sugarcreek where the Amish students gathered to sing for BYU students.

When I found out that we would be hearing the Amish children sing, I was very excited. In perfect synchronization, with just the guidance of their teacher to match pitch, they began singing in the most mesmerizing four-part harmony.

Without any instrumental guidance, they had learned basic harmonies and rhythms all from the instruction of their teacher. It was on one of the most beautiful experiences I had ever been a part of since becoming editor of Amish Heartland.

In this edition of Amish Heartland, I dug deeper into the Amish culture and learned a little more about the history of Amish singing and their social gatherings. Learn more about Amish singing in our feature story Simple Harmonies.

As you’re planning your summer landscapes, consider a trip to Quailcrest Farm in Wooster. Their greenhouse holds some of the most beautifully colored flowers, shrubs and evergreens to create your garden

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oasis. Venture out into the display gardens and take a break from all your travels as the serene settings offers a place for reflection and relaxation.

I happen to be a fan of all things country and western and Berlin Leather offers a great selection of apparel and home décor for the western enthusiast. Meet an inspiring young man who paints the most beautiful watercolor works of art you have seen and works at Berlin Leather. Even though he was in a severe horse accident as a child, he doesn’t let that slow him down from his dreams.

As a former choir student myself, I very much enjoyed learning about how the Amish learn to sing. It’s amazing the beautiful chords and harmonies that can be produced just from a collaboration of voices.

I know how hard it can be to match and maintain pitch in an a cappella performance, but to learn the music with little to no instrumental guidance at all takes a lot of hard work and practice.

Catie Noyes Spectrum Publications Editor

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

For more information about advertising in Amish Heartland, contact Amanda Nixon, 330-264-1125.

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ANTIQUES & ART

Walnut Creek Antique Mall .....11

ATTRACTIONS

Alpine Hills Museum .................27 Amish Heartland Tours .............19 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 Guggisberg Cheese Factory.......37 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................37

BULK FOOD STORES

Countryside Market ...................12 East Union Bulk Food ...............12 Maple Valley Bulk Foods...........12

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Collectors Decantors & Steins..27 Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol’s Exchange ............................09 World Crafts................................09

DINING & FOOD

Beachy’s Country Chalet ...........27 Boyd & Wurthmann ...................36 Brick Towne Tavern....................27 Broad Run Cheese House .........27 Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....11 Miller’s Bakery ...........................09 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................11 Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05 Troyer’s Home Pantry ................36 Troyer’s Homemade Chocolates ...................................05

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Green Acres Furniture...............29 Homestead Furniture .................29 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............09 Ole Mill Furniture ......................11 Troyer Furniture .........................29 Walnut Creek Furniture ............29 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry ...............36

LODGING

Berlin Grande Hotel ..................41 Berlin Village Inn .......................41 Blessings Lodge ..........................41 Donna’s Premier Lodging .........41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................05

SHIPPING/PACKAGING

PackShip USA ............................05

SHOPS & SUCH

Berlin Leather & Pets ................35 bfearless .......................................10 Charm Harness & Boot .............36 Gospel Book Store .....................00 The Gospel Shop ........................27 Kiko’s Greenhouse .....................37 Main Street Bears .......................35 Olivesburg General Store..........35 Rolling Ridge Ranch... Back Cover Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts...45

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS Country View Wicker .................11 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........35

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Berlin Art Fest & Pet Day June 28 10am - 5pm Berlin Elementary School Parade Registration starts at 2 p.m.

Parade starts at 3 p.m.

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The day includes: • Local Artisans & Crafters will be setup to showcase and sell their goods.

• The Humane Society will be setup with information on adopting, etc.

• The Pet Parade will feature a contest for: owner/dog look alike, best dressed, biggest ham (personality), smallest dog, biggest dog, & ugliest cute dog • All proceeds of the pet parade will benefit non profit organizations • Pet Vendors selling pet related goods/ merchandise • Pilot Dogs (seeing eye dog program out of Columbus) will be setup • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser for Lions Club • Activities for kids : face painting • Popcorn & Lemonade stand

Everyone is encouraged to bring their pooch on June 28, to Berlin for a day full of fun.

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For more information call 330-893-3134

Visitors' Guide ~ HOLMES COUNTY ~

Candies are made with creams, butter, nuts & flavored milk chocolate Hours: Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm Closed Sundays & Holidays Lydia Troyer 8888 TR 559 Millersburg, OH 44654 330.998.8947

Scenic Hills

Located near shops and dining RV PARK in the Amish Heartland

BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ³ America’s most-exciting

Enjoy peace & quiet of the country lifestyle

cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history;

4483 TR 367 Millersburg, Ohio 44654

half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; NE of Berlin, off US 62 at 5798 CR 77, (330) 893-3192,

330-893-3607 • www.scenichillsrvpark.com

www.behalt.com; Open Year Round

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~ WAYNE COUNTY ~ We pack ... we ship ... anything, anywhere; furniture, antiques, fine art — no item too small or too large; Instapak foam to protect high value items; you shop ... we’ll ship; (330) 682-PACK (7225). www.packshipusa.com ORRVILLE: Shisler’s Cheese House — “The Best Little Cheese House in Wayne County”.

Open 7 days 8am - 6pm. Cheese, Smoked Meats, Gourmet Foods, Heggy’s & Coblentz

A SHOP FOR ALL SEASONS "Celebrating 39 Years!”

697 Co. Rd. 1302 Ashland, Ohio 44805

419-281-7514

Chocolate.www.cheesehouse.com

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

55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105

Call for directions. All major credit cards accepted (look for tourist activity signs)

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Quailcrest Farm Where Gardens Grow More Beautiful With Time, Inspiration and A Personal Touch

STORY BY EMILY ROEBUCK • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

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or more than 25 years, the Spring Garden Fair has been growing, blooming and bringing the beauty of arts and crafts from local artisans into the picturesque surroundings at Quailcrest Farm in Wooster. The works being showcased at the fair follow a garden theme with pieces of jewelry, iron work, antiques, pottery, garden whimsies, stone work and clothing just to name a few.

This year the fair will take place on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food wagons, kettle corn and homemade ice cream to enjoy.

Quailcrest Farm is a family run business with family members - Ginna Phillips, Rusty and Toby Bruch - and staff being responsible for maintaining a beautiful setting of gardens, shop areas, greenhouse selections and special events.

Lola and Sarge act as unofficial furry greeters welcoming customers with a wagging tail and a smile to make everyone feel right at home.

Libby Bruch began the business in the summer kitchen of the large farmhouse with just 200 perennials in 1975. Customers would pick their plants straight from the perennial fields to add to

their own gardens. The business grew from there along with the help of her husband Tom. Over the years, Quailcrest Farm has expanded and added the Tracy Barn (named after former owners Walter and Edna Tracy). The barn serves as a venue for receptions for weddings that take place on the grounds and can also be rented out for birthdays, baby showers and graduation parties.

The display gardens at Quailcrest Farm offer an ideal setting for reflection and inspiration. Each plant and flower has been selected and researched to highlight the grounds and make the most of the beauty of the surrounding hillsides. It is not hard to believe that many who visit this area of Wayne County are reminded of the Tuscan countryside. The trees and farmland surrounding Quailcrest fade off into the distance, reminiscent of the rolling hills and views from high vistas, echoing the landscapes of green below.

Every year Quailcrest has new varieties of alpines, shrubs, evergreens, echinaceas, and new varieties of old favorites such as baptisia and

gaillardias. There is also a large selection of vegetables and heirloom tomatoes.

“We have all of the accoutrement you would need to make the perfect environment for fairy gardening as well,” said Ginna Phillips. “We’ve noticed that little gnome gardens are gaining in popularity this year.

Rock gardens and fairy gardens are something we really enjoy helping people conceptualize and create with all the fun items and plants we have available.”

Quailcrest Farm also has the largest selection of herbs in the area. There are 18-20 different thymes, different mints, lavender, rosemary and 12 different types of basil. The smells of an old world kitchen fill the air as you explore the first third of the greenhouse, which is herbs. The second third is annuals and vegetables and the remaining third is perennials. Stevia plants are also available for people looking to have that readily available at home, something that isn’t as easy to find.

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In addition to this, Ginna creates the many beautiful containers sold at the farm.

“We are all gardeners here,” said Dulcie Simonds, who works in the greenhouse. “As long-time gardeners we know exactly how different plants will do and can give our customers more insight into what they are planning. We want to make their

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garden beautiful so they can enjoy it for years to come.”

The Q Boutique in the shop carries clothing, shoes, galoshes, a huge selection of scarves and jewelry. Silk floral arrangements and wreaths are done by designer Chris Smedley, who has been on the staff for over 20 years.

“Wreaths can be brought in each season and Chris will help customers dress them up,” said Simonds. “She will get them ready for the next season and bring them back to beautiful.

Customers can bring in color samples and we will do special orders as well.”

Quailcrest Farm also carries greeting cards, stationary, kitchen gadgets, gourmet sauces, dips and dressings.

There is a recipe book available, “Quailcrest Soups and Such” that tells would be chefs how to use herbs from the garden in delicious ways. Gift items also include hand soaps made in England, lotions, beautifully designed kitchen towels, handbags, hats, purses and tote bags perfect for the beach this summer.

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STOP IN TO SEE MANY UNIQUE FAIR TRADE ITEMS! Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5

Fairly Traded Handicrafts from 35 Developing Countries • Home Decor • Wedding Gifts • Scarves • Jewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate Kidron, OH 330-857-0590 Lehman’s Mercantile behind Lehman’s Hardware www.worldcraftsfairtrade.com 10228764

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Pies • Cakes • Jams & Jellies • Cookies Donuts • Candies • Pasta & more!

Crafts, Clocks & Dolls 330-473-8175 4280 TR 356, Millersburg OH 44654 Off SR 557 Near Charm

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7am - 5pm Closed Sundays

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Desk Curios Bookcases TV Stands

Visit us on Marketplaceohio.com/jakeshandcraftedoak 8239 T.R. 562 Followns Holmesville, OH 44633 the Sig 330-695-5090 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-4; Closed Sun.

Sol’s in Berlin

www.solsinberlin.com

Ohio’s Largest Arts & Crafts Mall An Amish Country ‘Must See’ Since ‘93

Search: Sol’s in Berlin

June-October Open 9am-7pm Daily

Open Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day

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One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country Baked Goods Made Fresh Daily

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

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Walnut Creek Antique Mall

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-5

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(South edge of Farmerstown)

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Mon. - Sat. 9-5 • 330-897-6007 www.countryviewwicker.com

Delicious Family Style Meals Made from Scratch

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7am-8pm • St. Rt. 241 in Mt. Hope

330-674-0922 • www.mrsyoderskitchen.com 3 miles north of Berlin & 18 miles south of Massillon

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4422 St. Rt. 557 • P.O. Box 53 • Charm, Ohio 44617

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Phone: 330-893-2823 www.olemillfurniture.com Serving Amish Country over 26 years

Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat. 9 to 5; Thurs. 9 to 3, Fri. 9 to 8, Sunday closed AMISH HEARTLAND

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Bulk Foods of Amish Country

Maple Valley Bulk Foods

Countryside Market

Address: 2430 Twp Rd 183, Baltic, OH 43804-9607 Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, 8 - 5; Tue, 8 - 7; Sat, 8 - 4; Closed Wednesday and Sunday Phone: (330) 897-3536 Payments Accepted: Cash, Check, Visa, Master Card

Address: 8375 Criswell Road, Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627 Hours: Mon - Thu, 8 - 5; Fri, 8 - 7; Sat, 8 - 4; Closed Sunday Phone: (330) 695-2288 Payments accepted: Visa, Master Card, Discover

We carry a large variety of everyday needs including: Milk and eggs from local independent family farms, sliced to order deli meat and cheese (most cuts under $4/ lb.), cold cut sandwiches, snack foods, baking supplies, frozen foods and more.

Stop out for an authentic Amish shopping experience!

Family owned, we specialize in: deli meat and cheese, bulk foods, fresh year-round produce, all occasion cards and gifts including wedding, baby and seasonal. Countryside Market also carries a variety of baking supplies, bulk candies and spices as well as Hostetlers Super Tonic and Formula 717.

Call us for complete wedding and church orders. We offer weekly specials.

Advertise your East Union Bulk Food Address: 9089 E. Lincoln Way, Orrville, OH 44667, 7 miles east of Wooster midway between Applecreek Road and Carr Road on East Lincolnway (old Rt. 30) Hours: Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Weds., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m.; Closed Sunday; Phone: voicemail only (330) 682-2100 Only cash and checks accepted.

Bulk Food Store here!

East Union Bulk Foods is a bulk food and deli store that has been serving the local community for over 30 years. Enjoy the large selection of bulk foods and spices, a large deli of meat and cheese that is sliced fresh while you watch, a large assortment of jarred goods (jams, jellies, pickled vegetables), apples and peaches in season, and an expanded line of gluten free products. Also find monthly specials on “Featured Items,” weekly specials at the deli and free samples here.

To be included in our next edition call Amish Heartland Advertising at 330-264-1125.

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Simple Harmonies The Do Re Mi’s of Amish Singing

(Above) part of the Ausbund display at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center.

STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

The Amish sing from a timehonored hymnal book called the Ausbund. The very first Ausbund was published in Europe in 1964. The original edition consisted of 53 hymns that were composed by 60 Anabaptist imprisoned for their faith in Passu, Germany from 1537-1542. (Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Ausbund Display) Additional hymns were added to later editions bringing the Ausbund to a total of 140 hymns plus a separated addendum of six. Of those original hymns, only 51 are still used in today’s Ausbund. New hymns were added over time and 141 hymns are used in Amish church services today. (Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Ausbund Display)

The Ausbund is the oldest continually used hymnal. The only known copy of the original Ausbund is located in the Mennonite Historical Library at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana.

It’s interesting to note, in the first 10 printings of the hymnal books, there is no publishing names printed inside.

“You could be arrested for having these books in your possession,” said Lester Beachy, a New Order Amish man and author of “Our Amish Values.”

The Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center in Berlin recently acquired a set of these hymnal books and have them on display for the public. “Of the 32 first editions printed, Behalt has obtained 26 from local historian Leroy Beachy,” said Beachy.

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Today approximately 10,000 copies of the Ausbund are printed to keep up with the demand. “All of the tunes are sung in German, a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment) and with tunes handed down from generation to generation,” explained Beachy.

The Ausbund is used in Amish church services and the tunes are sung very slow. For example: “the Praise Song is one that is sung by every Amish church today,” said Beachy. “It takes on average, 20 minutes to sing.”

This varies from church to church.

Some Swartzentruber Amish could take up to 30 minutes to sing this particular tune, Beachy explained.

An average of four to five hymns are sung every Sunday and these hymns vary from service to service.

“Not all of the hymns are used today,” said Beachy.

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the Christmas season, Luke I and II are read followed by songs that reflect the Christmas season.

During the spring, Amish service may read scriptures that reflect the planting season reciting Parable of the Sower followed by a related hymnal.

Each year follows the same pattern of scripture readings and hymnal singings, Beachy explained.

“We also have certain hymns for baptismal services.”

In school, children learn to sing in both German and English. In some communities, Amish children will learn actual music by learning the scales – “Do Re Mi Fa” – and matching pitch. In the English (non-Amish) communites, this method is called Solfege and is taught to all levels of music education.

This is all done by voice learning, without the use of instruments to match pitch. Amish children learn to sing in four part harmonies – soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

The children and their families look forward to the special Christmas Programs each year where they recite songs and put on a play to reect the sacred holiday. “We like to say, good singing and good young people just go together,â€? said Beachy. Singing is very much encouraged amongst the youth.

In fact, youth participate in Sunday evening hymnal singings following their church services. This is an important time for the Amish youth – ranging in age from 16 years old until marriage- to come together in faith. “The ďŹ rst half hour is sung in German while the last three-quarter hour is sung in English,â€? said Beachy. All songs are sung in four part harmonies and the average singings will bring together anywhere from 60 to 80 young people.

The Amish youth will also travel to nursing homes and in Beachy’s community, the youth travel to local prisons to sing. Beachy recalled a recent trip, where the youth in his community had the opportunity to travel to New York City and sing for the people from the streets. “We received a lot of attention that day,� said Beachy. He said it was a very neat experience.

Once the Amish reach adulthood (or married life) public singing is not as common. Amish families come together for family scripture readings and are encouraged to share their faith with each other in song. “We encourage families to sing together,� said Beachy. “We believe singing is joyful and people should be joyful. So spontaneous singing is encouraged.�

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(Above) Amish at Bell Valley School sing for a tour group.

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June 6 Music on the Square When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with 39 West.

7 Rose Garden Open House When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Garden of Roses of Legend and Romance, OARDC, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster The Ohio State University’s Rose Garden, whose 1,500 old-fashioned roses should be in full, fragrant bloom, will host a free public open house with tours led by rose experts, pruning demo, and the sale of a limited number of roses, all propagated from plants in the garden. For more information call 330-263-3612 or visit http://secrest.osu.edu

13 Concert/Cruise In When: 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Wooster Classic cars and street rods line the streets of historic Downtown Wooster.

Live music and food vendors. For more information call 330-262-6222 or visit www.mainstreetwooster.org.

13-14 Fabulous 50s Fling & Care Show When: Daily Where: Downtown Sugarcreek The second weekend in June is always slated to be a weekend to bust out the poodle skirts, roll up your shirtsleeves, grease back your hair and twist the night away at Sugarcreek. Come enjoy the 10th Annual Friday Night Cruise-In or the allday vintage car show on Saturday. Other Fling events include the Cruisin’ 5k Run/ 16

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Walk , live oldies music all weekend, and of course homemade bargain-priced food.

See what all the talk is about Daddy-O: 1-888-609-7592, www.fab50sfling.com

13 Music on the Square When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with Small Town Roots.

14 Drive-in showing of “Love Finds You in Sugarcreek” When: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Behind the Sugarcreek Fire Station The Village of Sugarcreek will be hosting a drive-in style free community showing of the filmed-on-location movie “Love Finds You in Sugarcreek.” Parking will be first-come-first-serve and lawn chair and blanket seating space will be available as well. Come early! 1-888-609-7592

14-15 Quailcrest Farm Spring Garden Fair When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Quailcrest Farm, 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster Over 45 garden-related artists and craftsmen, food and music set in the beautiful Quailcrest Gardens! $2 per car.

For more information call 330-345-6722 or visit www.quailcrest.com.

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FATHER’S DAY 19 Third Thursdays Craft Series at Sol’s When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Sol’s Palace building, 4914 W. Main St., Berlin Join us for our 3rd Thursday Craft Night in June for a special ‘lets get crafty’ evening with Sol’s crafter, Mandy Austin. Mandy specializes in all things paper crafts. We will be making 3 different paper crafts including : Greeting Card, Gift Box, Gift Tags, Plus learn tips & tricks on embellishments, ribbons, and more! Call to RSVP; 330-893-3134 or visit www. solsinberlin.com for more information.

Ladies Night Out When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Downtown Wooster Join us for a fun night of activities for women of all ages. For more information call 330-262-6222 or visit www. mainstreetwooster.org.

20 Music on the Square When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of local, live entertainment with Servant’s Heart.

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FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

21 Buckin’ Ohio Rodeo & Western Experience When: 4 p.m.

Where: 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank Join Buckin’ Ohio for a real Western Experience-fun for the whole family. See website for times and events. For more information call 330-624-7205 or visit www.buckinohio.com.

Smithville Community Historical Society Open House, Youth Day When: 1:30-4 p.m.

Where: Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill Mishler Weaving Mill, Village Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville. Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible. For more information call 330-669-9308 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html

27-28 Cat’s Meow Village Open House When: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where: Cat’s Meow Village, 2163 Great Trails Dr., Wooster Faline will be signing pieces from NOON1 p.m. Prize drawings and refreshments.

For more information call 330-264-1377 or visit www.catsmeow.com.

Northern Ohio Draft Pony Association Registered Haflinger and Draft Pony Sale When: 9 a.m.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster Fri., Tack Sale; Sat, Pony Sale. For more information call 419-547-0994 or visit www.nodpa.org.

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27 Music on the Square When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with the Stockdale Brothers.

28 Sugarcreek Fireman’s Festival When: Daily Where: Sugarcreek Fire Station Pavillion The Firemen’s Festival is a don’t-miss event! Festival activities include: an auction (bid on tons of items including cheese and trail, lawn furniture etc.), a petting zoo from The Farm at Walnut Creek, a cornhole tournament, lots of food, Water Wars (area fire departments work to move an empty barrel over their opponents’ line), a parade of local fire trucks, and more!

Paint Twp./Mt. Eaton Firemen’s Festival & Fireworks When: 4 p.m.

Where: School Grounds Chicken BBQ, music, and games.

Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. For more information call 330-465-8610.

July Preview 4 Fredericksburg Independence Day Parade When: 11 a.m.

Where: Downtown Fredericksburg Line up starts at 9:30 a.m. at intersection of Fredericksburg and Graber Rds. Parade starts at 11 a.m., “Wayne County’s Biggest Small Town Parade.” Ball games & food concession stands following the parade at the ball diamond. For more information call 330-749-7010.

Wooster Community Fireworks When: Kinney Property Activities 7 p.m., Fireworks 10 p.m.

Where: Burbank Rd., between Highland and Oldman Road, Wooster 18

Entertainment and concessions at the soccer complex. For more information call 330-464-6305.

4-5 Horse Progress Days When: 8 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope, Ohio Showcase event for newly manufactured and modified horse drawn equipment.

Featuring field demonstrations, educational seminars, a parade of breeds and something for everyone in the horse industry. For more information call 330674-6188 or visit www.visitamishcountry. com.

5 Thunder Over Holmes County When: Starting at noon and goes ‘till the BOOM! Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg, Courthouse Lawn Enjoy a fantastic day of good, old American family fun at Thunder over Holmes County Independence Day Festival! Come to the courthouse lawn for great food and desserts, children’s games and contests, live music, booths, bounce houses, magician, and so much more!

This year, the Holmes County Historical Society presents Abe & Mary Lincoln “The Holmes County Connection”.

Tickets are $5 and will be sold on site space is limited, so arrive early (1:00 and 2:30). More information will be added in the coming weeks - check back soon at www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com or call 330-674-3955.

5 Cookbook Extravaganza When: 10 a.m.

Where: Gospel Book Store, 4900 Oak St., Berlin Sample foods from local cookbook authors. Vote on your favorite so we can crown a winner. Call 330-893-2523 or visit www.mygospelbookstore.com.

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1 Alpine Hills Historical Museum

6 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

28 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum

106 West Main St., Sugarcreek (40.562007º -81.807211º)

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

4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

3 Amish Heartland Tours

27 Guggisberg Cheese

42 Rolling Ridge Ranch

5568 TR 381., Millersburg (Berlin) (40.503017º -81.641373º)

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

3691 CR 168, Millersburg (40.5753226º -81.7126356º)

5 Beachy’s Country Chalet

16 Broad Run Cheese House

44 Shisler’s Cheese House

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

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

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

31 Kauffman’s Country Bakery

14Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º)

15 Brick Towne Tavern 980 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.499299º -81.635022º)

48 Troyer’s Home Pantry

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

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

36 Miller’s Bakery

49 Troyer’s Homemade

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

Candies 8888 Twp Rd. 559, Millersburg (40.612623º -81.935546º)

37 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen 8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg (40.6241479º -81.7915683º)

8 Berlin Grande Hotel

11 Berlin Village Inn

21 Donna’s Premier Lodging

4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

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

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

9 Berlin Resort

13 Blessings Lodge

43 Scenic Hills RV Park

5330 CR 201, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.556183º -81.820933º)

5174 TR 359, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

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

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24 Gospel Shop, The

40 Packship USA

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

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

1347 N. Main St., Orrville (40.856341º -81.764703º)

4 Audrey’s Attic

25 Green Acres Furniture

41 Parsley Pot

147 N. Main St., Orrville (40.841048º -81.764447º)

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

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

7 Berlin Furniture

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45 Sol’s Exchange

5044 CR 120, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.556679º -81.832382º)

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

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

10 Berlin Leather & Pets

29 Homestead Furniture

46 Swiss Country

4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

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

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

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

17 Charm Harness & Boot

32 Kauffman Lawn Furniture

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

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

50 Walnut Creek

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33 Kiko’s Greenhouse

4872 McKinley Place Dr., Walnut Creek (40.5404832º -81.7202957º)

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

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

34 Main Street Bears 19 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º)

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

38 Ole Mill Furniture 23 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak Street, Berlin (40.7071309º -81.679855º)

4422 SR 557, Millersburg (40.505882º -81.78427º)

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

20 Countryside Market

35 Maple Valley Bulk Food

8375 Criswell Rd., Fredericksburg (40.697839º -81.822298º)

2430 TR 183, Baltic (40.477639º -81.755922º)

Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek (40.5172712º -81.6999655º)

47 Troyer’s Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.5110001º -81.6529587º)

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

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

53 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 6018 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.573872º -81.781354º)

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6 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

14 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º)

28 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum 4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

31 Kauffman’s Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º)

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

8 Berlin Grande Hotel

11 Berlin Village Inn

21 Donna’s Premier Lodging

4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

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

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

9 Berlin Resort

13 Blessings Lodge

43 Scenic Hills RV Park

5330 CR 201, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.556183º -81.820933º)

5174 TR 359, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

4642 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

7 Berlin Furniture

45 Sol’s Exchange

5044 CR 120, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.556679º -81.832382º)

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

10 Berlin Leather & Pets

53 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry

4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

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

23 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak Street, Berlin (40.7071309º -81.679855º)

32 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5690155º -81.7849802º) AMISH HEARTLAND

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5 Beachyโ s Country Chalet Restaurant 115 Andreas Drive NE., Sugarcreek (40.499299ยบ -81.635022ยบ)

19 Collectors, Decanters & Steins 119 East Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502761ยบ -81.640391ยบ)

1 Alpine Hills Historical Museum 106 West Main St., Sugarcreek (40.503017ยบ -81.641373ยบ)

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16Broad Run Cheese House

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

24 Gospel Shop, The 112 East Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502816ยบ -81.640546ยบ)

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Directions: All vegetables should be chilled. Combine sour cream and mayonnaise; mix well, and toss with remaining ingredients. Chill for an hour and serve.

SMOKED SALMON SPREAD Ingredients: *1 8-oz. pkg. Cream cheese *3 Tbsp. chives *2 Tbsp. capers (optional) *4 oz. chopped smoked salmon *1 Tbsp. dill *1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Mixture should be smooth and slightly tacky. Chill well.

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Recipes FRESH PEACH MUFFINS

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Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350째. Lightly grease, or line with paper baking cups, twelve 2 3/4 muffin cups.

2. Place the peaches in a small bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. of sugar. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, blend together the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.

4. In a medium bowl, beat the egg until thick and light-colored. Beat in the milk and margarine. Stir in the peaches.

5. Combine the two mixtures until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted into the center or the muffin comes out clean.

7. Cool in the pan on a wire ware for 5-7 minutes. Serve warm.

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Berlin Leather and Pets

A Country-Western Experience

STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

T

ucked in the nook of County Road 77 and State Route 39, is a large attraction that features several popular businesses in Berlin. As a part of Shrock’s Amish Farm and Village, Berlin Leather and Shoe has become a popular stop for western apparel and country home décor.

Firman Hershberger took over management of the store from his brother five years ago and has enjoyed his time running the store.

I happen to be a big fan of all things country and western and was delighted to have Hershberger show me around.

“Belts are our main staple,” said Hershberger. In fact, a whole wall is dedicated to them. Genuine leather belts are made by the Brenneman family, a local Amish family, and can be customized to fit anyone’s needs.

“We carry any size from 20 to 60 inches and we have even had belts made up to 80 inches,” said Hershberger. Berlin Leather even has the equipment to punch extra holes into the belts and even press them with your name and other custom designs.

“We carry anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 belts in the store,” said Hershberger. These belts range from a simple leather belt, to dressy belts and even a line of Nocona fashion belts. Camouflage belts and

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rhinestone-covered belts are a big thing according to Hershberger.

Complete your new belt with a brand new belt buckle. A display case near the front of the store displays belt buckles of all fashions for every interest. All belts are made to unsnap and allow for the buckles to be easily interchanged.

“People can try out a belt buckle on a belt they like right in the store and decide if it’s what they want,” said Hershberger.

A wall-to-wall hat selection is displayed with every kind of hat you could think of for a western shop.

Choose from locally made straw hats, traditional cowboy (and cowgirl) hats, leather hats and oil skin hats.

Leather shoulder holsters and knife sheaths are available for the traditional cowboys along with accessories for the modern day cowboy such as: tablet

covers, cell phone holders and wallets which can be customized with names or initials.

Leather jackets and clothing are popular among the motorcycle riders who stop by the store and Berlin Leather also carries the Rasco FR brand, flame retardant clothing.

Berlin Leather also offers a small assortment of tack with saddles, harnesses, spurs, bits and bridles.

“We sell a lot of pony saddles,” said Hershberger.

It wouldn’t be a true western shop without an extensive selection of boots. Boots for riding, boots for working, and even boots for fashion are available in popular brands such as Justin, Ariat, Abilene and more.

“We do more women’s and children’s boots than men,” said Hershberger.

“The Minnetonka sandals and moccasins are also popular.”

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Hershberger explained they keep the moccasins stocked regularly, as they will sell all year round.

Ladies can stock up on all the essential western accessories with a large selection of Nocona brand purses in camouflage prints and covered in rhinestones and westernstyled embellishments. Complete any wardrobe with an oversized, fashion necklace or simple country charm.

Towards the back of the store you will find everything necessary to turn your home into a country-western paradise. From lighting, to belt buckle styled picture frames, cowboy boot knick-knacks and dining room dishes.

Berlin Leather also carries a small collection of log furniture that is handcrafted locally. Small benches and furniture pieces can be purchased and taken home the same day but larger bedroom sets and dining room sets are made to order.

“I would like to be able to keep more furniture in my inventory, but I just don’t have the space for it right now,” said Hershberger. The made to order pieces make it easy for customers to be sure that a piece will look right and fit into their own homes.

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Don’t forget the kiddies. A small section of the store offers items for the children with everything from coloring books, to stick horses, to the collectable Breyer Horse toys.

Hershberger has one helper that has a special talent of his own. Elmer Yoder, 19, started working for Berlin Leather five years ago. Fresh out of school, Yoder brought his eagerness to work along with a collection of his own watercolor paintings to sell in the store.

Unlike many of his Amish friends, who would go off to work on the farm, in construction or carpentry, Yoder was in a severe horse accident when he was nearly two-years-old. The accident damaged his spinal cord leaving his right arm impaired and right leg weak.

But that doesn’t seem to slow Yoder down one bit as he moves about the store, making sure items are in place and it was not about to keep Yoder from exploring his career interests.

“I have been painting since I was 11 and before that I did a lot of drawing and sketching,” said Yoder.

His original pieces are always being sought after, but Yoder makes copies “LEATHER” CONTINUED ON PAGE 37

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of all his pieces in case you are unable to obtain an original piece.

His inspiration comes from the surrounding landscapes and pictures he sees. “Sometimes I just make up a scene. I try to keep some of the pictures local but I mostly just draw something up and see what comes out,” said Yoder.

Since Yoder has become an accomplished young painter, he is even offering lessons to other aspiring painters. Yoder takes the time to frame and mat each of his pieces and offers custom framing and matting to customers who want to frame other works of art. “It’s just something I like to do.”

Yoder is a pretty inspiring young man, as he keeps up with the store, his chores at home and finds time to make his beautiful pieces of art. He is excited to begin helping out at local auctions in the summertime. Becoming an auctioneer has been a dream of his for some time.

You can find Elmer Yoder’s watercolor master pieces along with plenty of country western apparel and décor at Berlin Leather and Shoe.

Don’t forget about that special pet in your life, as Berlin Pet Supplies just next door, offers toys, treats and outfits for your furry friend.

The two stores can be found in the Shrock’s Amish and Farm Village complex at 4359 SR 39 in Berlin.

Business hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call 330-893-7038, Ext. 3 or visit www. amishfarmvillage.com to learn about all of the businesses incorporated with Shrock’s Amish and Farm Village.

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H.I.T.C.H. Explore Amish country at your own pace

Photo of H.I.T.C.H courtesy of Amish Heartland Tours

STORY BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

Amish Heartland Tours is revolutionizing the way you explore Amish Country. Their newest publication, H.I.T.C.H., will be a new kind of driving directory that will allow visitors to explore all that Amish country has to offer at their own leisurely pace.

“There has been a shift in the way people travel,” said Sarah Yoder, graphic designer for the H.I.T.C.H. project.

“People have become more independent and want to do things themselves.” These people are often referred to as Generation X, or those born in the early 1960s to the early 1980s.

“The Gen X’ers will replace the Baby Boomers in 10-20 years,” 38

predicted Yoder and the market will have to evolve with this independent group of travelers.

La Vonne De Bois, of Amish Heartland Tours, took this opportunity as a proactive approach to meet this changing markets needs. The idea came to her as she was working her Information Kiosk in downtown Berlin. “People would ask me, ‘Is there a self driving book of the area?’ ‘Not yet, but check back soon,’” would be De Bois’s reply.

“Listen to the visitors. They will tell you what they want,” said De Bois. Sitting in her office, she began contemplating how she could give the visitors what they want.

“It’s got to have a name. It has to connect visitors to the area. Like a horse and buggy,” said De Bois. “Hitch” was the word that came to mind and the acronym was formed from there – Helping Individual Travelers Connect with Holmes County.

She brought her idea to her good friend, Yoder, and the two of them put their heads together in collaboration.

“I worked at a local hotel for seven years and guests would come to the front desk in the morning with a list of several things they wanted to see,” said Yoder. “They were places in Sugarcreek, in Mt. Hope and in Roscoe Village and they didn’t know how to connect the dots.”

Just driving from place to place can take some time and if you follow the main roads, you often miss out on the little businesses and stops that make Amish country unique. “The ‘Explore Pages’ show you, if you’re headed towards Mt. Hope, here are some things you can do along the way,” explained Yoder.

Explore is the theme of the book and it’s easy to do with helpful guides that help you find where you are and exactly how far the next stop is from

H.I.T.C.H. will highlight important stops for public restrooms, ATMs, gas stations and even windmills. “If you following the travel pages, these stops will be indicated with a special symbol,” said Yoder.

140 businesses are represented broken out into categories such as restaurants, wineries and churches.

Ten different towns and villages are represented along with the connecting roads that get you to each of these places.

“Some travelers will stay at a large hotel, eat at a main street restaurant and shop at the main street shops in Berlin and say they have been to Amish country,” said Yoder. “There is so much more to it than that.”

Explore small towns such as Maysville and Winesburg. Towns and

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you. “In 0.7 miles, on County Road 114, there is such and such business,” Yoder explained how the book was carefully mapped out.

“I’m originally from the city and here in Holmes County we have so many businesses that look like houses,” said Yoder. “You feel somewhat intrusive going up the lane to someone’s house asking for brown eggs.”

Having a business clearly labeled in your travel guide may make it easier to find local businesses off the beaten path.

In addition to the explore and travel pages, H.I.T.C.H. features a directory of local restaurants with a snippet of their menu. Visitors can find out what the restaurant serves as well as if vegetarian or gluten free options are available.

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villages you may have never heard of. You may have traveled to Amish country for years, but if you never venture of the beaten path, you will never experience the true beauty of what lies just past State Route 39 and County Roads 77 and 201.

“The book will be good for two years and retail at $5,” said De Bois. “After two years we will know what we need to do to make the book better.”

H.I.T.C.H is set to release the second week in June. Order your copy online and have it delivered to your home to make planning your trip to Amish country that much easier. Books can be ordered at www.amishheartlandtours. com or purchased at local businesses in Amish country.

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JUMPS “QUAILCREST” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

In addition to the Spring Garden Fair this month, Quailcrest Farm will also have their annual Herb Fair on September 6th and the Holiday Open House on November 8th and 9th.

This past month Quailcrest Farm held its first “Quail Cup” where old time baseball was played on the grounds. The North Canton Hoover Sweepers, Akron Black Stockings and the Mansfield Independents all came out for a rousing three game series.

The baseball games were free and there were hot dogs for sale for $1.00 along with apple pie.

Harkening back to the 1860s, the “Quail Cup” is just another way that Quailcrest creates an environment bringing all those who visit back to the beautiful things in life. Gardening is a transforming experience, a tradition

that not only takes us back to the outdoors and the beauty of a flower but in some ways, back in time.

Quailcrest Farm offers a unique selection to enhance your home surroundings. The extensive selection of herbs, perennials, unusual annuals, trees and shrubs are all pieces to the puzzle that will allow a garden to grow and mature beautifully over time, just as the farm has done and will continue to do in the future.

The hours of operation at Quailcrest Farm, located at 2810 Armstrong Road in Wooster, are Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m., thru June 15. Quailcrest will then go back to standard hours of Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 330-345-6722 or visit their website www.quailcrest.com.

PATCHWORK QUILT CONTEST Rules for entry: Each edition of Amish Heartland will have a piece of a quilt like this one to the right. Collect all 12 issues of Amish Heartland and paste the patches together in the template (availble in previous and future issues.)

Mail your completed quilt to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2015. One randomly selected winner with all 12 pieces correctly patched together will receive a quilted wall hanging from a local Amish quilter (pictures to come in a future edition.)

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Mailbag 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. In April, we received 65 letters in our mailbag.

Here is what some of them have to say this month: the recipes and [Amish Heartland] “ Iislike a good guide to the Amish. ” hard to pick one favorite thing. I love “ It’sto browse the shops and see the homemade

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pictures of the Swartzentruber “ The Amish. ”

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about the Amish and seeing “ Reading pictures of Amish life. ” love the stories about the wonderful “ Ipeople and different businesses. Amish

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country is my favorite place to go for a day trip or over night stay. Keep up the good work!

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pictures, etc. My husband and son “ The were in a photo in the April issue. ” go to the Amish heartland to “ Irestloveandto relax, eat the delicious food, and

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on places to see in Amish “ Articles country. It helps us find new places to visit on our trips to Amish country. ” “ Bonnet Strings and the pictures.”

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SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST Amish Heartland is having a Summer Photo Contest.

For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country.

Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos.

The deadline for the Summer Photo Contest is SEPT. 1, 2014.

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

Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to AMISH HEARTLAND 43 cnoyes@the-daily-record.com.

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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 June 30, 2014. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers.

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