Amish Heartland, July 2014

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Rolling Ridge Ranch Experience the wild up close and personal

Returning for a final season The Confession at the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek

Pick uup at AAA centers across Ohio

Visit www.amish-heartland.com

“Fearless Hope”

Book Review

E\ 6HUHQD % 0LOOHU reviewed by Catie Noyes • EDITOR In this Amish fiction novel, we not only follow an independent Amish woman on her journey to make a life for herself and her children, but we follow an “Englischer,” and discover the Amish world through his eyes.

Hope Yoder loses her husband tragically when he goes face-to-face with an angry bull he just bought. Hope is left to care for her two young children and another on the way and must find herself a source of income.

She begins looking for odd jobs in her little community in Holmes County, Ohio.

Logan Parker is a bestselling crime fiction writer from New York City. Logan has been struggling with finding motivation for his next big novel in the series as his last one was just sub-par. His fiancée, Marla, is a popular interior designer and at the request of her clients, she must travel to Holmes County in search of the finest Amish made furniture.

Reluctant at first, Logan agrees to come along with her.

While perusing the many shops of Amish country and touring the back-country roads, Logan and Marla come across a beautiful old farmhouse for sale. Logan feels a strange urge to stop and get a better look at the house. As soon as he crosses the threshold, he is overwhelmed by a very strong case of déjà vu. Why does everything about this home seem so familiar? To his knowledge, Logan has never even set foot in Holmes County, Ohio.

Logan insists on purchasing the house and convinces his publisher that he needs some time off to regroup and relieve this writer’s block that is threatening to ruin his career.

He crosses paths with Hope Yoder and offers her a job cleaning and cooking at his new place. Unsure of herself and this “Englisch” man, Hope agrees and Logan battles with

this strange feeling that he has definitely been in this house and in this place before. The two find themselves being drawn together by an invisible force and Hope fears she is breaking the rules of her community.

The peacefulness and simplicity of the Amish lifestyle is quite attractive and could draw anyone in, but the twist Serena Miller puts on her characters lives is one that will keep you reading page to page and chapter to chapter. You won’t want to miss how the author brings these two very different lives together.

I truly enjoyed following Logan Parker on his journey to relieve his writer’s block.

As a fellow writer, I could easily relate to his struggles and the ups and downs of beingg a writer. It was interesting g reading g an author describe the struggles of an author and made me wonder if Miller was living through her own character for just a moment.

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06 FEATURES

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Rolling Ridge Ranch: Experience the wild up close and personal........................................... 06 The Confession: Returns for a final season at Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek................................... 14 Furniture Heartland: Mission Furniture .......... 28 Troyer Furniture: “Our best days are ahead of us”................................................................. 32 Spring Photo Contest Winners ....................... 36

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

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Amish Heartland SPECTRUM Publications

IN EVERY ISSUE

Book Review: Fearless Hope.............................. 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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Let Summer Vacations Begin!

It’s a big month for Amish country. School is out and the summer vacations are in full swing. There is so much to do in Amish country and we have put together yet another fantastic edition for you to use to plan your trips to the Amish Heartland.

Looking for something fun for the whole family?

Check out Rolling Ridge Ranch, just a few short miles outside of Berlin. Hop on a horse-drawn wagon, grab your bucket of pellets and prepare for an experience like no other. Once those large gates open, you are greeted by some of the most exotic animals you have ever encountered.

Touch the nose of a zebra, feel the velvet antlers of an elk and hold on tight to your food buckets.

It’s amazing to see just how close some of these animals will get to humans. Some might even try to climb right up into the wagon with you.

Spend the evening in Sugarcreek enjoying one of the most raved about musicals in the area. “The Confession, a musical,” returns for a final season at the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek. If you haven’t yet been to see this outstanding performance, be sure to get your tickets fast. Read the review on page 14.

Planning on re-furnishing your home? Before you leave, be sure to stop by Troyer Furniture in Sugarcreek. Beachy and his team have worked very hard to make sure that each and every customer that walks through the door feels at home and finds exactly what they need. According to Beachy, the best days are yet to come for Troyer Furniture.

We also feature our Spring Photo Contest winners in this edition of Amish Heartland, and let me tell you, there were a handful of excellent submissions. We have been very pleased with the turnout for these photo contests, even if it does make my job harder when it comes to picking our winners. Keep the photos coming. I love seeing Amish country through our readers’ eyes!

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Catie Noyes Spectrum Publications Editor PHOTO TAKEN BY CATIE NOYES

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 .....35

DINING & FOOD

Alpine Hills Museum .................27 Amish Heartland Tours .............45 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 Guggisberg Cheese Factory.......09 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................09

Beachy’s Country Chalet ...........27 Boyd & Wurthmann ...................10 Brick Towne Tavern....................27 Broad Run Cheese House .........27 Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....11 Miller’s Bakery ...........................05 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................35 Troyer’s Home Pantry ................11 Troyer’s Homemade Chocolates ...................................35

BULK FOOD STORES

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

ATTRACTIONS

Countryside Market ..............12/13 East Union Bulk Food ...............12 Maple Valley Bulk Foods...........12

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Collectors Decantors & Steins..27 Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol’s Exchange ............................42 World Crafts................................11

Green Acres Furniture...............29 Homestead Furniture .................29 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............11 Troyer Furniture .........................29 Walnut Creek Furniture ............29

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS

LODGING

Berlin Grande Hotel ..................41 Berlin Village Inn .......................41 Blessings Lodge ..........................41 Donna’s Premier Lodging .........41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................10

SHIPPING/PACKAGING

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

SHOPS & SUCH

Berlin Leather & Pets ................11 Carriage House ...........................10 Charm Harness & Boot .............35 Gospel Book Store .....................00 The Gospel Shop ........................27 Kiko’s Greenhouse .....................09 Main Street Bears .......................10 Olivesburg General Store..........05 Rolling Ridge Ranch... Back Cover Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts...19

Country View Wicker .................35 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........10

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Rolling Ridge Ranch STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

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ave you ever touched the nose of a zebra, scratched the large neck of a water buffalo or looked into the eyes of an emu? Tucked in the countryside of Berlin, there is a unique animal park that

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offers the opportunity to feed and touch exotic animals.

Rolling Ridge Ranch Animal Park was first opened up to the public in 1996 and featured only 200 animals and birds. A three-seater carriage and two wagons took visitors around the park to feed the animals. The park saw approximately 7,500-10,000 visitors the first year it was open to the public.

Orin Mast, current owner, said they will expect an upwards of 50,000 visitors this summer, from all over the world. “We’ve seen visitors from half of the states already,” said Mast.

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summer vacations begin, Mast expects many excited kids and families will be finding their way to the Ranch.

You can drive the tour yourself, however, you can only feed the animals if you take advantage of the horse-drawn wagon ride. I had the pleasure of taking a wagon-ride tour of the animal park myself.

Upon arriving at the park, you receive a program that tells you a little about all the animals the park has to offer. Friendly tour guides direct you over to a large covered wagon, driven by a two, Belgian Draft Horse team.

Make new friends with the other excited tour-goers ready to meet some exotic animals.

Once the wagon is loaded, everyone is offered their first round of animal pellets free to feed the animals and the wagon is off. Our tour guide showed us how to hold our buckets with a firm grip to keep them from the “bucket stealers,” but to not let our fingers become snacks for the birds as they pecked at the grain.

Large gates were swung open and dozens of wild eyes stood awaiting the wagon to enter the enclosure. The tour guide directed the horse drawn team just past the gates a few feet and brought the wagon to a stop. Various deer, elks and llamas were among the first to make their way up to the wagon and stick their heads in for a little treat.

Not shy at all, some even stood on the wagon to get a better reach of an unsuspecting child’s bucket or stuck their heads under benches, brushing past legs to get to pellets that had fallen on the wagon floor.

A pair of Grant Zebra’s make their way to the wagon next and allowed you to stroke their nose as they dove into your bucket of food. Their stripes are not your typical black and white color, but more of a brown and

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white coloring and they are the most prevalent subspecies of zebras.

Just before we continued on our journey, a large camel wondered up to the wagon and stuck it’s head in to say ‘hello.’ Once the camel had made its way from person-to-person, our tour guide directed the horses onward. A slight jerk of the wagon warned the animals to give space to the wagon as it pulled on.

Looking behind the wagon, a large group of animals were left staring after us while a handful of deer, llamas, birds and even a zebra kept pace with the wagon hoping to snag another treat. The wagon came to another h halt altt al down in the valley of the woods where her ere er ere more deer and ll to greett u us. lllamas am mas as ccame a ss..

As we neared the pond, a small group of ducks came running for the wagon and emus bobbed in our direction.

Our tour guide instructed us to keep our fingers out of the way as the emus submerged their large, strong beaks into our buckets. One rider was very surprised to turn around and come face-to-face with a patiently waiting emu.

Our tour guide warned us of the “bucket stealers” approaching. They were large antelopes who grabbed on to the edge of the buckets and managed to rip a couple free from the grips of some of the tour-goers.

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Making our way past a large pond and out of the woods, gently rolling, open land was clearly the hangout for the cattle species and the buffalo.

A curious water buffalo made its way to the side of the wagon and allowed for a few seconds of a neck rub before moving on to someone who could provide him with some pellets.

Coming to the end of the tour, we were greeted by Watusi Cattle, Texas Longhorns, Brahma and Highland Cattle and a pair of Yaks. A mammoth donkey, miniature donkey and Zedonk (a cross between a zebra and a donkey) stuck together and visited momentarily before returning to their lush grass.

As we concluded our trip, we noticed one llama who managed to follow us the whole one and three-quarter mile trip and see us off as we passed through the exit gates. Once again, a hodgepodge of exotic animals was left standing in our tracks as we moved on.

Just because the tour has come to an end, doesn’t mean your day of exploring has to. Check out the petting zoo and walk-through area which features baby sheep and goats, baby pot bellied pigs, a baby camel, a beautiful peacock, a variety of birds and lemurs and kangaroos. Don’t be startled when a feathered friend shouts ‘hello’ from the parrot cage.

Bring a picnic lunch or grab a burger from the burger bar and don’t forget to pick up a little souvenir from the gift shop. Mast explained that tour groups come in from the Cleveland Clinic and guests take advantage of the picnic area for lunch before going on their own exotic tours.

Rolling Ridge Ranch is located at 3961 CR 168, Millersburg, just three and a half miles from Berlin. Hours and rates may vary so be sure to visit their website at www.visitrollingridge. com. See their ad on the back cover of this magazine for a special coupon.

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Kiko’s Greenhouse Pottery & Gift Shop

Lawn Ornaments, Pottery, Flowers, Vegetables & Gifts

330-832-8698 15579 Lincoln Way W., Dalton, OH (corner of Rt. 172 W. & Deerfield)

Mon.-Fri. 9am - 7pm; Sat. 9am - 6pm; Sun. 11am - 5pm We accept MasterCard, Visa & Discover

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

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Large Selection of Straw Hats and Cowboy Boots!

Specializing in leather waist belts • Moccasins • Straw Hats • Pet Supplies • Saddles & Tack • Western Home Decor

4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 Fri. and Sat. 9-6 Closed Sun.

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• Deli Meat • Bulk Food • Cards/Gifts • Bulk Candies

• Cheese • Fresh Produce • Baking Supplies • Spices

Hours Mon-Thurs 8-5 Fri 8-7 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays

330-695-2288 8375 Criswell Rd. Fredericksburg, OH 44627

Bulk Foods of Amish Country

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.

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. Join us July 10-11 for Customer Appreciation Days - lots of great deals and free homemade ice cream!

Maple Valley Bulk Foods 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

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!

Advertise your Countryside Market 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

Bulk Food Store here!

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.

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

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The Confession

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STORY BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR ABOVE PHOTO BY CATIE NOYES

The Carlisle Inn is excited to bring back, for it’s third and final season, The Confession Musical. “This is a bittersweet year for The Confession; we are excited to welcome a new cast of incredible talent from seven different states, but it’s also a little sad because this will be the final year for guests to have the opportunity to see The Confession,” said Mike Miller, Inn Keeper at the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek.

“In 2013, our theater featured The Confession and Half-Stitched, where we had the pleasure of entertaining more than 22,000 people,” Miller added.

Based on Beverly Lewis’ Heritage of Lancaster County Trilogy, the musical combines the three books (“The Shunning,” “The Confession,” and “The Reckoning”) into one unique musical. The screenplay was adapted by former Bob Hope comedy writer, Martha Bolton and was originally produced in Nashville Tennessee by Blue Gate Musicals’ Dan Posthuma.

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“Mr. Posthuma and director Wally Nason auditioned thousands of professional musicians and actors around the country to narrow down an excellent cast of 10 people,” said Miller.

This year’s cast includes a mix of new and old faces joining the stage at the Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek. Returning cast members include Emily Hubbard, reprising her role as Mary Stoltzfus, Bobby Hall as Daniel Fisher, Kate Salsbury as Laura Mayfield (previously Rebecca Lapp) and Carrie Greenberg, reprising her role as Rosie Taylor. New to the Sugarcreek stage include Holly Knowles as Katie Lapp, Lew Whitener as Samuel Lapp, Gloria Wallman as Rebecca Lapp, Benjamin Fierke as Fulton Taylor, and Elizabeth Fleming as Allyson Cairns.

THE PLAY To an outsider, Hickory Hollow appears to be just another peaceful little Amish community, but secrets lie just beyond that plain and simple facade. “There’s just something ‘bout a life that’s plain.”

Follow Katie Lapp on her journey as she discovers that it is not Amish blood that courses through her veins.

On her mission to learn more about her birth mother, she is faced with a community shunning, leaving behind the only family she has ever known and possibly losing the love of her life.

Mayhem ensues when Katie finally reaches the Mayfield home - the home of her birth mother Laura. Wanting to find closure, Katie is thrown into unexpected scandal and emotional struggle from the moment she arrives.

Will Laura Mayfield recognize the deceptive plot of her loved one? Will Katie be able to gain the forgiveness of her Amish family and mend her tangled relationships?

To turn such a heartfelt and dramatic novel into a comedic musical, maintaining its dramatic elements sounds like a major undertaking, but Blue Gate Musicals has done it flawlessly. You will find yourself laughing at the unexpected and being pulled into the emotions of Katie Lapp and the rest of the cast.

PLAN TO STAY THE NIGHT So you have decided to attend an evening performance of ‘The Confession.’ Unless you are a local, driving an hour or more home may not be something you want to do at 10 p.m. With the theater being located in a hotel, having a place to stay couldn’t

be more convenient.

Make a day out of it. Carlisle Inn offers a full Amish country experience with buggy rides, a small Bulk Food store, two gift shops and restaurant and bakery all on campus. If you’re planning on seeing ‘The Confession’ this summer, make sure you at least save room for dinner.

“Almost everything you get in Amish country can be found right here on campus,” said Miller.

Packages are customizable, so plan to spend the day and even night with the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek.

“The forecast is looking bright for 2014 as we already have many shows nearing sold-out status and the season has yet to begin,” said Miller.

“I encourage people to reserve their tickets early to ensure they are not shut out of the performance they want to see.”

“Again, the big push this year seems to be folks wanting to get in to see ‘The Confession’ before it leaves town in mid-August,” Miller added, The Carlisle Inn is located at 1357 Old Route 39 in Sugarcreek. “The Confession,” A Musical will be playing at the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek from June 3-Aug. 16, 2014. Tickets are available for $35 per person and can be ordered online or at the box office.

Visit amishcountrymusicals.com or call 855-344-7547 for more information.

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July

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

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with a local favorite, Holmes County Bluegrass. Visit www. heartofamishcountry.com.

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.

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

Where: Burbank Rd., between Highland and Oldman Road, Wooster 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 330-674-6188 or visit www.horseprogressdays.com.

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5 Thunder Over Holmes County When: Staring 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.-1 p.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.

5 Walnut Creek’s Vinatge Fair When: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Field next to Walnut Creek Furniture, 3473 SR 39, Walnut Creek Turning rubbish into riches, come visit Walnut Creek’s first annual Vintage fair.

For more information call Ruby at 330893-3383.

5 Benefit Quilt Auction When: 9 a.m.

Where: Kidron Auction Benefiting the Crippled Children’s Bureau. For more information call 330857-2641 or visit www.kidronauction.com.

11 The McKameys Gospel Concert When: Doors open at 6:15 Where: Amish Door Village, 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot Since 1954, the quality of the McKameys has always been there. The harmonies, the songs, the love of the message and for the people it reaches has never wavered. For more information call 888-264-7436 or visit www.amishdoor.com.

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

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with Orie Conley & the Guitar Banjo Band. Visit www. heartofamishcountry.com.

11-12 Summer Celebration at Lehman’s When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Lehman’s Hardware, 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron Food samples, craft, games, product demos and much more. For more information call 888-438-5346 or visit www.lehmans.com/ events 12 Doughty Run School Auction When: 8:30 a.m.

Where: Doughty Run School, 5237 SR 557, Millersburg Welcome to the Annual School Auction.

Your presence and interest helps us in supporting four local private Amish schools. Each school will benefit through you. Visit www.facebook.com/ events/700712879987635/?ref=22.

12 Summer Concert with New Wave Nation When: 7-11 p.m.

Where: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 5934 Old Rt. 39 NW, Dover Don’t miss the concert of the summer at the new Roadhouse Amphitheaterlocated just 100 yards east of the winery on Old Rt. 39. $5.00 cover charge to enter.

Food and wine will be available at an extra charge. For more information call 330-3433603 or visit www.breitenbachwine.com.

17 Third Thursday Craft Series: Sewing 101 When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Sol’s in Berlin, 4914 W. Main St. Taught by the talented local crafter: Rhonda Miller. Rhonda is passionate about sewing and has made it her full time job. She does lots of orders online and uses great patterns and fabrics. Don’t miss this class if you are interested in learning more about the world of sewing! Call 330-8933134 to RSVP or visit www.solsinberlin. com for more information.

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

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Help us welcome back John Schmid to the stage. Visit www.heartofamishcountry.com.

18-19 Johnny Appleseed Festival When: Events start 4:30 p.m. Fri, 7/18 and 3:30 p.m., Sat, 7/19 Where: Village Park in Apple Creek This year we are celebrating the Bicentennial of East Union Township. Get a Wooden Nickel commemorating the Bicentennial. Enjoy a chicken BBQ, pony rides, petting zoo, bingo, pie eating contest, inflatables for kids, Apple Creek Baseball tournament, Blue Grass Entertainment and much more. Friday: Princess contest, Queen crowning and honored citizen awards; Sat: parade starts at 3:30 from Dale James Ford to Village Park. For more information call 330-698-3571.

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19 Dominic Greco Band When: Where: Downtown Sugarcreek Come see the Dominic Greco Band perform at the Pavilion behind the Fire Station. For more information call 888609-7592 or visit www.visitsugarcreek.com.

19 Holmes County Duathlon When: 6-11 a.m.

Where: Glenmont Park, Glenmont, Ohio The Healthy Holmes County Coalition is pleased to announce the 2014 Holmes County Duathlon. For registration and more information visit www. healthyholmes.org or call the Holmes County Health District, 330-674-5035.

19 Photo Safari: Prairie When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot Bring your iPhones, tablets, and cameras to TWC this summer for a photo safari.

This exciting new program is being funded by a grant from Arts in Stark. In each location, we’ll use our cameras to explore the plants and animals of the area. For the first hour, we’ll wander and take pictures.

Then, while you eat your packed lunch, we’ll print your pictures. After lunch we’ll talk about the pictures and mount them for the gallery show. This is a great chance to explore the little things that make up our world. Dress to be outside, bring a camera, phone, or tablet, and pack a lunch.

Free, but please register at least 2 days before each program. July 19 Prairie; July 26 Forest; Aug. 2 Pond. Join us for a short program and showing of your photos at the Aug. 15 Gallery Showing; refreshments provided. Free; pre-registration required.

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For more information call 877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

20 Smithville Community Historical Society Open House When: 1:30-4 p.m.

Where: Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill, 381 E. Main St., Smithville Mishler Weaving Mill, Village Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville. Featuring the Orrville Community Band.

24-26 Sleepwalker Festival When: Parade starts Thu, 6 p.m.

Where: Downtown Rittman, Ohio The Annual Sleepwalker Festival celebrates community, tradition, and family. Originated when merchants would stay open late and wear their nightclothes to work! The pajamas are gone but the festivities live on featuring festival foods, games, music and a car show.

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

Where: Stage on Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of live entertainment with Daughters of Grace. Visit www. heartofamishcountry.com.

26 Buckin’ Ohio Rodeo and 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.

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

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

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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)

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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)

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

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

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

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

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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)

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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)

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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

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The word “mission” references the Spanish missions throughout colonial California. The style became increasingly popular following the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901.

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Recipes CREAMED TOMATOES AND ONIONS Ingredients: *4 Tblsp. oil *2 large onions, thinly sliced *Salt and pepper *4 large tomatoes, skinned and sliced in thirds *3/4 cup heavy whipping cream *Brown sugar *Fresh minced parsley for garnish

Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the sliced onions, cover, and cook over low heat for about 4 minutes. Uncover, stir, and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper to taste.

2. Place the tomatoes on top of the onions, cover and cook for 5 minutes longer; the onions should be tender and golden.

3. Sprinkle the tomatoes with more salt and pepper and pour the cream over all. Sprinkle the tomatoes with a bit of brown sugar and continue cooking, uncovered, for 3-4 more minutes, or until the cream and tomatoes are heated through.

4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately in bowls, with minced parsley sprinkle on top.

COTTAGE CHEESEďšşFILLED NOODLES Ingredients: *2 3/4 cups flour *2 tsp. salt, divided *1 cup milk *2 eggs, separated *2 cups dry cottage cheese

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2. Mix together the cottage cheese, 1 tsp. salt, and egg yolks. Place some of this filling in the middle of one piece of one piece of cut dough and top with another piece of dough. Pinch edges well to seal completely.

3. Cook in boiling water for 5 minutes. You can serve these with cooked onion, milk gravy, or browned butter.

Recipes GARDEN SUPPER CASSEROLE

Ingredients: *1 cup Cream Sauce (see recipe below) *2 cups soft bread, cubed *1/2 cup Velveeta or Cheddar cheese, cubed *2 Tblsp. butter, melted *1 cup peas

Directions: 1. To make Cream Sauce, melt butter in a saucepan and then add flour; while stirring constantly, slowly pour in milk.

2. Keep stirring and cooking over medium heat until the cream sauce thickens and comes just to a boil. Season with salt.

3. Mix together bread, cheese, and melted butter. Spread half of the bread mixture in a buttered casserole dish. Add peas and half the cream sauce.

*3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced *1 large tomato, sliced Cream Sauce *3 tblsp. butter *3 tblsp. flour *1 cup milk *1/4 tsp. salt 4. Next, layer on the hard-boiled eggs.

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his year, Troyer Furniture is celebrating 30 years of the finest quality furniture and providing topnotch, customer service. In honor of this special occasion, Troyer Furniture held a special customer appreciation sale in June with discounts and goodies for their customers to enjoy. It’s just one of many ways Troyer Furniture says ‘Thanks’ to their outstanding customer base.

Troyer Furniture was started in 1984 by Norman Troyer as a 1,500 sq. ft. facility. In 1992, Matt Beachy and his wife Liz, took over the store and have turned it into the more than 22,000 sq. ft. facility that it is today. “We decided to leave the name the same because of the base it had in the community,” Beachy said in a previous interview with Amish Heartland.

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In 2008, Beachy purchased a building just down the road to be used as a finishing shop and warehouse. “I thought having our own finish shop on-site would provide better control and quality for our pieces,” Beachy said in a previous interview with Amish Heartland. And over the years, this has proven to be true and makes the process of creating custom work that much smoother.

Today’s furniture market is constantly changing. This could be said for just about any product in today’s society, as new color schemes and designs, and new technologies are developed almost every day. “It’s alive and moving,” Beachy said about the constantly evolving furniture business.

Just walking through the showroom from week-to-week, you will hardly find the same set-up on the showroom floor. “We get new products every week,” said Beachy. “Our customers like to buy stuff off of the floor and they like that our showroom is being updated constantly.”

Over the past two years, Troyer Furniture has worked to implement all American made products. Everything from locally made hardwoods to the upholstery and

leather, Beachy is happy to say it was made in America.

Custom work is also a huge part of Troyer Furniture. “We do a lot of custom colors, sizes, etc,” he said. “I think part of the reason people shop in our area is because of all the possibilities. They come here because they have a need and our customization allows us to fill that need.”

Customers are the base of any business and Beachy loves to put his customers first.

Within the last two years, Beachy and his team sat down and really focused hard on their purpose and how they could better serve their customers.

Their purpose: Love God. Love others.

Their vision: To be the preferred shopping destination offering innovative products and an exceptional experience. The mission: Serve others as you would like to be served. Finally, the team came up with a list of 10 core values: 1. Deliver ‘WOW’ through quality and customer service.

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5. Pursue growth and learning.

6. Build open and honest relationships with communication.

7. Build a positive team and family spirit.

8. Do more with less so we can give.

9. Be passionate and caring.

10. Lead humbly.

“We did these all as a team. It took us three to four months to process these and we operate daily on these 10 values,” said Beachy. Their purpose, mission and values hang on a plaque on the wall to remind them all why they are a part of the team and show customers how much they care about serving them.

Troyer Furniture is fortunate to have a very strong customer base of over 5,000 customers. “That’s what you have with 30 34

years of business, a good customer base,” said Beachy.

Beachy is very fortunate to have a ‘great’ supporting staff to help maintain and grow their customer base. “Coming together as a team, it allowed us to figure out who we are and why we get up in the morning.” Beachy said, developing their purpose and values has raised the expectations of his employees and “really turned the page in realizing who we are and why we do what we do.”

In Beachy’s eyes, the best has yet to come.

“I believe Troyer’s best days are ahead of us. I don’t believe we have accomplished all we can do,” he said. As the store continues to press forward, Beachy hopes to one day, open another location of Troyer Furniture.

“I believe when the memories are bigger than your dreams, the end is near,” said Beachy, who is always looking to the future.

Troyer Furniture is located at 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call 330-852-5752, visit them online at troyerfurniture.com or follow them on facebook, facebook.com/pages/ Troyer-Furniture/210056202361133.

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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.)

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“ Finding the buggy wheel.”

-URA J. MILLER, APPLE CREEK

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stories and all the Heartland has “ Recipes, to offer. Love it. ”

-RUTH PRATER, KENT

When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about.

Here is what some of them have to say this month: article titled “Slow Down!” It is “ The very important for people to realize

wife and I spent our 50th “ My anniversary in Holmes County. We enjoyed staying at Zincks. As always, the food and shopping was great. ”

-CECIL AND SHELBY DUNCAN, NEW HAVEN, WV

the precautions they need to take when sharing the road with a horse and buggy.

There have been too many fatalities due to people not sharing the road properly.

“ I enjoy reading the articles and the ads.”

-JOAN E. BIASUCCI, NEW CASTLE, PA

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-JENNIFER BOWMAN, MANSFIELD

pictures and hunting for the buggy “ The wheel. ” the hills and back roads around “ Traveling Charm. ” Amish pictures and the Buggy “ The Wheel puzzle.

Reading the articles on Amish life and all ” “ the ads on the stores and things to buy. ”

-ERNEST HARVEY, WOOSTER

-KEN PINTWALA, CARNEGIE

-ANNA J. GINGERICH, APPLE CREEK

-JAY MISHLER, MEDINA

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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July 2014

Rolling Ridge Ranch Experience the wild up close and personal

Returning for a final season The Confession at the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek

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Find the Buggy Wheel Rules for entry: Somewhere in this issue you’ll find a buggy wheel, just like the one below. It may be tucked in an ad, in a picture or placed somewhere else on a page. It won’t be just any buggy wheel, but just like one of the wheels at the right.

Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2014. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers.

In last month’s issue the buggy wheel was hidden on page 28.

Congratulations Amon Gingerich of Apple Creek, OH on being our May winner.

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________ NAME: __________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________ PHONE:________________________________ MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND: ____________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 44 July 2014

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