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CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s Going on in Amish Country

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BOOK REVIEW The Quieting

MEET THE STAFF Favorite Place to Purchase Produce

RECIPES BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST

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CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Hillside Caning & Sewing, LLC.............................................09 Kiko's Greenhouse...........................................................30 Main Street Bears..............................................................14 P. Graham Dunn.....................................................................05 Parsley Pot.........................................................................29 Sol’s Exchange....................................................................07 World Crafts........................................................................05

DINING & FOOD

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FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

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Country View Wicker Furniture..........................................15 Eastwood Furniture.............................................................29 Erb's Stove Center.............................................Back Cover Green Acres Furniture......................................................23 Homestead Furniture.........................................................23 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ................................................04 Swiss Country Lawn.................................Inside Front Cover Troyer Furniture..................................................................23 Walnut Creek Furniture........................................................23 Yoder Oak and Cherry......................................................30

LODGING

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

SHOPS & SUCH

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The Quieting

Book Review

By Suzanne Woods Fisher Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

“A ‘Quieting’ is a rare occurrence among the Amish. It is a method of church discipline that revokes the ordination of a minister, deacon, or bishop. It is meant to act as a thunderclap to an individual who hears only what he wants to hear.”

Fisher takes us back to Stoney Ridge for her second installment of The Bishop’s Family. In this story, we see a God fearing man, David Stotzfus struggling to keep order in his own household. His two nieces and mother come for a visit to “help” David correct his home and end up turning his home upside down. His niece, Abigail has her own motives for coming to Stoney Creek. She sets a path of disastrous wreckage with her spunky “know-it-all” personality. Abigail, is so unique of an individual, keeping the peace is not always possible.

But conflict seems to follow David, even outside his home. Within his own church, David must decide if he will institute a “quieting” with one of the members.

But this member and his current visiting niece are so intertwined, that restoring his church seems impossible.

I have personally never heard of a “quieting” before and found this to be a

fascinating topic to read about. David’s heart yearns to follow God, and yet he is finding that does not always guarantee a trouble-free life.

We all have experienced a time of controversy in our own lives. How we deal with it, truly makes the difference.

Fisher has spun a perfect example of what a God-filled life can be, in the midst of controversy.

I look forward to the next installment of this wonderful series!

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MEET THE STAFF

Where is Your Favorite Place to Purchase Fresh Produce?

"I love stopping at the random produce stands on the back roads of Amish Country. The produce is usually picked daily and the family members are the ones you get to meet at the stands. Right now, there are lots of kids selling quarts of strawberries on the side of the road... it makes my day to support the local Amish family farms!"

-Amanda Nixon Sales Representative

"I enjoy produce from Hershbergers Farm and Bakery. They have a great selection and their pricing is reasonable."

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Eiler's Candy Shop Story & Photos by KATE MINNICH AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

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great piece of candy can make a sunrise enjoyable again and when it is sprinkled with a bit of dew, covered with chocolate, a miracle or two may fall right at your feet. The Candy Man currently residing in Dover, Ohio has descended from a long line of candy makers who have been spreading love and making the world taste good even when it seemed to be only a childhood wish.

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community with candy wrapped in sighs of contentment. John and Mary’s Uncle Norman first opened Eiler’s Candy Shop in 1936, at the time a large portion of the business was dedicated to sodas and ice cream. The candy sold within the store at this time was purchased through an outside source.

During this period in history the Great Depression was making it impossible to separate out the sorrow from the dreams of tomorrow and many people were without jobs. Norman’s father was one of those out of a job, which left his parents with no source of income. Now, Norman’s mothers, the original Candy ON-GMO FRESH N NS CHICKE D E RAISE S PA TUR

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Man had been making candy as Christmas gifts.

Recognizing the worth and love the candy spread, Norman asked his parents to join him and make candy in the back of the shop.

As the years go by and trends change the shop has modified their selection to reflect the taste of the customers. The 60s rode through town on a coconut cloud accompanied by dreams of fruit flavors, which inspired Eiler’s to include such ingredients in their recipes. Now, the general populous are looking for chocolate paired with peanut butter and The Candy Men are ready to comply.

Over the years the magic of those original recipes have been passed down between family members and switched the focus of the shop to candy. Working with only Wilbur Chocolate, Eiler’s Candy strives to make everything they bake satisfying and delicious.

All Barks, creams and caramels are still made onsite with the same care and attention to detail inspiring children to acknowledge the Candy Man wherever the goes.

Making the candy is a delicate process, but when perfected,

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the texture of the chocolate will convey all the hard work. Properly tasting chocolate is similar to sampling a glass of wine. Letting the chocolate melt on the tongue and wallowing it around to completely coat the inside of the mouth will expose every taste bud to the true taste of the chocolate. The candy purchased through Eiler’s Candy Shop will pass the taste test every time with high marks in smoothness as well as flavor.

Despite the emphasis on the candy, the shop has not lost their connection to the past. Maintaining a lot of the original machinery, such as the original Coca Cola machine, Eiler’s Candy Shop still offers a small seating area equipped with short red swivel stools. The scene looks as if it belongs on the movie

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set of Grease with the glass containers for malts and sundaes rounding out the fantastic décor. Another original feature to the shop is the ice cream machine fondly referred to as the Local Cat. Equipped with nine lives, the piece of machinery has been making ice cream for the shop from the beginning and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

Eiler’s Candy Shop is a favorite of the locals and visitors alike, spreading joy through their dedication to the best product. Many of those who grew up with the candy cannot find a replacement and will often have the candy shipped to their door if they have moved from the area. In explanation, John Gipps says, “we aren’t the biggest and we aren’t the fanciest but we make the best product for the price”. Using only the best chocolate produced by Wilbur Chocolate, Eiler’s Candy Shop provides the community with a taste of childhood and the creamiest chocolate around.

For a taste of the candy everyone is raving about, visit 225 West Third Street in Dover Ohio. They may be reached at 330-343-3411 and remember, if it is mixed with love the candy will make the whole world taste good.

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Recipes Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Potato Hash Serves 6 Directions:

Ingredients: 1 pound Yukon gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium fennel bulbs with their lacy stalks 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 warm-smoked salmon fillet, skin discarded and salmon flaked 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 10

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Bring a large saucepan filled two-thirds full with water to a boil. Add the potatoes and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside.

Cut off the stalks from the fennel bulbs. Remove the thin lacy fronds and chop enough of them to make the 2 tablespoons; set aside. Reserve a few lacy sprigs in a glass of water for the garnish. Halve the bulbs lengthwise, and with a sharp knife, cut out and discard the tough triangular cores. Then chop enough fennel to yield 2 cups. Save any extra for another use.

Add half of the olive oil to a large, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. Add the chopped fennel and onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.

Heat the remaining olive oil in the same frying pan and, when hot, add the potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Return the fennel and onion to the frying pan and stir 1 minute to reheat. Add the flaked salmon and the crushed fennel seeds and cook 1 minute more. Season the hash with more salt and with several generous grinds of pepper. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped fennel fronds.

Mound the hash in a serving dish and garnish the center with some fennel sprigs. Serve warm.

Cooking tip: To crush fennel seeds, place them in a self-sealing bag and pound with a meat pounder or rolling pin, or use a mortar and pestle. Or, use a small spice grinder and grind the seeds coarsely.

Quick Herb Bread Yields 2 loaves Ingredients: 5-6 cups flour 2 package quick-rise yeast 4 teaspoon dry ranch-style salad dressing mix 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup margarine 1 egg 1 Tablespoon melted margarine

In a large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and 3 teaspoons dressing mix; mix well. Heat buttermilk, water and 1/4 cup margarine until warm (120°-130°); margarine doesn't have to melt. Add to flour mixture, then add egg. Blend until moistened and beat 3 minutes at medium speed.

Stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes). Place in greased bowl, turning in bowl to grease the top; cover; let rise in warm place 20-30 minutes.

Punch down dough and divide into two parts.

On lightly floured surface, roll out each half of the dough into a 12" x 7" rectangle. Starting with the longer side, rollup tightly, sealing the edges and ends. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Make diagonal slashes on th etop, about 2" apart. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes. Remove from over. Melt 1 tablespoon margarine and brush on top of loaves. Sprinkle with reserve 1 teaspoon salad dressing mix. Cool on wire rack.

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What is the Difference Between the Amish and the Mennonites?

Story by MARCUS YODER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

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s with any religious group there are varying forms of Anabaptism, of which the Amish and Mennonites are most prominent. To those outside the subculture looking in, this is often confusing. In the greater Holmes County community there are as many as ten different groups of Amish that have some distinctive elements that define them within the Amish family. It would take much more than one column to define those distinctions and the various interrelated elements of the Amish world!

The same is true of Mennonites, who may range from those who still drive horses and carriages, to those who are totally assimilated in American culture.

While there are anomalies in any group there are several features that are common to both groups.

First, is the idea that at its essence Christianity is about discipleship and a willingness to follow Christ at any cost. Second, is there common idea that non-resistance or pacifism is the answer to conflict, and most Amish and Mennonites refuse service in the military. Instead, during times when the draft was in use they served as conscientious objectors and give to the world in meaningful

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ways without the use of force. These two ideas are the common binding factor in Anabaptism regardless of whether one is Amish or Mennonite.

How then can a visitor tell whether the person they meet are Amish or Mennonite? A helpful way to think about this is that all Amish have eschewed the ownership of automobiles as their primary form of locomotion. The Amish have retained the practice of some form of horse-drawn vehicle. This is not meant to be quaint, rather, it is a means to foster a sense of community where one connects to the people and the community within a reasonable radius of travel. While there are a few small groups of Mennonites that do not own automobiles, there are none in the Holmes County community that do not permit ownership of the automobile. There are many Mennonites who wear distinctive garb and beards without mustaches as do the Amish, so in this community automobile ownership is one of the ways one can define the two groups.

Most Mennonites meet for their church services in meeting houses. The Amish however retain the practice of meeting in in their homes, shops or barns for their Sunday services. Most Amish

still use the German or the common dialect of German, Pennsylvania Dutch, as the primary language of the church services. Most Mennonites use English and some of their services use modern practices such as worship teams and audiovisual tools in their services.

Each family in an Amish Church is expected to take a turn in hosting the service at their home. With this arrangement and their non-use of automobiles this limits the size to about 30 households in each “district” that live in near proximity to each other. When a district becomes too large they will often choose a geographical dividing line, such as a creek or road, and divide the district and the two will become two distinct groups that share a common belief, but now meet in two places. Most Mennonites do not practice this form of replication and instead will focus on missions or outreach and some grow to large sizes similar to the Protestant model of church growth.

If you wish to learn more about the differences between the Amish and Mennonites plan a visit

to the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center.

The Center offers guided tours of "Behalt" - a 10 ft. x 265 ft. cyclorama oil-on-canvas painting that illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.”

The Center is open Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00 and is located near Berlin, OH at 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Please call (330) 893-3192 for more information or to schedule a group tour.

Marcus Yoder was born to an Amish family in the heart of Amish Country. His family later moved to the Mennonite church where Marcus takes an active role in preaching, teaching, and writing. He is the Executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. In his thirties he decided to return to school and has a BA in history from the Ohio State University and a MA from Yale. He enjoys reading and writing and spending time with his wife, Norita.

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July CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1-2 THUNDER OVER HOLMES COUNTY Where: Historic Millersburg Join us for an Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration! We specialize in outdoor entertainment and children's play area! Our spectacular fireworks display will go off at dusk on July 2nd! Food, fun and entertainment, everything to make your visit something to remember for years to come!

330-674-2412 www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

1-31 INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE! When: Wed.- Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Main Street Bears, 225 North Main Street (Rt. 21), Navarre Stop out for some great savings on some huggable

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collectables! All Steiff 20% off; buy one, get one free on select Teddy Bears; and 50% off Boyd’s plush and resin. This is one sale you do not want to miss!

330-879-9655 2 COOKBOOK EXTRAVAGANZA When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: German Village Center, 4900 Oak St, Berlin Join us for an enticing event full of delicious treats, conversations and ideas for your next cooking exploit. Meet the creative authors behind your favorite cookbooks and try delicious samples from their favorite recipes. After sampling our featured authors scrumptious samplings, you will have the opportunity to cast a vote for your favorite dishes.

330-893-2523 www.amishcountrycooks.com

2 OHIO CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S FUND AUCTION (KIDRON) When: Breakfast: 6 a.m., auction: 9 p.m.

Where: Kidron Auction Grounds, 4885 Kidron Rd, Apple Creek This 20th annual auction will benefit children with medical needs. Furniture, horses, buggies and approximately 100 locally-made quilts will be auctioned off. Other sale items will include crafts, collectibles, lawn furniture, harnesses and lots of furniture. Lots of food and fellowship!

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4 WOOSTER COMMUNITY FIREWORKS AND FESTIVAL When: Parade line up starts 9:30 a.m.

Where: Begins 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.

330-749-7010 mainstreetwooster.org

16 EAST HOLMES FIREMAN'S FESTIVAL When: 4 p.m.

Where: Berlin Elementary School, 4978 W. Main St, Millersburg The annual East Holmes Fireman's Festival is held every year to honor the many volunteers who protect life and property in Holmes County. This year's festivities will be as good as they have been in the past, with games for the kids, an auction, lots of food and ending the night with fireworks at dusk.

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8-9 VILLAGE OF SHREVE HOMECOMING CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS

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When: 8:30 a.m.-10:29 p.m., fireworks at 10:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Shreve Area The Village of Shreve invites you to their Annual Homecoming Festival with fair type concessions, free entertainment, Salute to the Troops Friday night and a great fireworks display Saturday evening!

Where: SR 557, next to Guggisberg Swiss Inn This reunion of antique farm machinery collectors is set in the picturesque rolling farmland at the heart of Ohio's Amish country. Over the years the event has grown to become Ohio's second largest gathering of working steam engines with a wide variety of authentic demonstrations of early farm power. See in action all day long: steam tractors, prairie tractors and antique gas engines. Feature demonstrations include various gas engine driven machines, steam plowing, steam powered sawmills, steam powered shingle mill, steam threshing and draft horse demonstrations. Ticket/Registrations Fees: $4

330-749-7010 www.shreveohio.com

8-10 32ND ANNUAL GREAT MOHICAN POW-WOW Where: Mohican, 23270 Wally Rd, Loudonville Pow-wow time is the Native American people's way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing and visiting, renewing old friendships and making new ones. This is a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage. Events and activities include tomahawk throwing, dance and drum competition, fire starting, story telling, flute making and playing and more. Native American Indian foods. Over 40 top craftsmen, traders & top artisans.

21-23 DOUGHTY VALLEY STEAM SHOW

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8-9 SUMMER CELEBRATION When: Fri. 10 a.m.- Sat. 3 p.m.

Where: Lehman's, 4779 Kidron Rd, Dalton Visit Lehman's and help us celebrate these warm weather days the Lehman's way. Product demos, food samples, live music, and children's activities make this a fun-for-all-ages open house.

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AROUND AMISH Heartland TR = Township Road

SR = State Route

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

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

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

12 Charm Family Restaurant 4450 SR 557, Charm (40.506683° -81.785093°)

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

55 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin (40.560806º -81.795587º)

CR = County Road

US = US Route

22 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville

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

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

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

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

56 Holmes with a View 3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.508033º -81.801507º)

41 Shisler’s Cheese House 55 Kidron Rd., Orrville (40.796565º -81.746371º)

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

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

40 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

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11 Cardinal Hill Grocery 8221 County Hwy. 192, Holmesville (40.635738° -81.905858°)

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

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

53 Flour Sak, LLC 2430 TR 183, Baltic (40.477627° -81.755946°)

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

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

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

4 C&C Treasure Seekers 3169 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.544694° -81.736425°)

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

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

13 Country Furniture 4329 CR 168, Millersburg (40.5711508º -81.776448º)

14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º)

15 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.7421225, -81.7443897)

16 Eiler's Candy 225 W. Third St., Dover (40.520984º, -81.4789364º)

17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg

20 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster

38 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland

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

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

26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin

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

28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 1715 Boughtonville Rd., Willard

42 Quailcrest Farm 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster (40.899130º -81.990688º)

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

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

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46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek

29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville

47 Troyer Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek

(40.659197º -81.918054º)

30 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5690155º -81.7849802º)

32 Kiko’s Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way W., Dalton (40.798652º -81.646136º)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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19 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre

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18 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin

39 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland

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

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The décor of a home reflects the style of the owner, but often times finding furniture to match that style can be difficult. All four furniture stores believe everyone's style should be represented in their furniture and will go as far as to design custom pieces.

The initial ideas for designs found in the stores come from multiple sources such as the customers, the builders, magazines and the current technology.

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

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

With the trends in mind, the builder has to consider the customer base to which they are selling. If the customer demographic is not catered to, the pieces will not sell. The age of the typical customer, their situation in life and their background dictates the type of furniture a company will offer.

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

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technology, but the next five customers may not.

Those other customers still want entertainment centers that fit their needs which means the builders have to build for a range of needs.

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

Troyer Furniture has a customer base of 50 and over and typically carry a traditional range of furniture. They still continue to evolve their designs and put new styles into the showroom floor that echo the traditional style.

Walnut Creek Furniture specialize in the industrial looking designs. They offer some variation such as vintage industrial, but the customers know what they will find in the store.

Under this umbrella, you will still find a variety of styles.

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

Green Acres Furniture style choices range from traditional to modern, to Shaker and Mission.

They have grown beyond the initial conception of Amish furniture and have expanded their influence to the wider world.

Every piece of furniture crafted by any of the Furniture Heartland stores can be admired for their American-made pieces, use of hardwood, product durability, and beauty. Wood is their business and their knowledge of its manipulation is everlasting. Furniture design is a constantly evolving industry that benefits from the care and craft any of the four Furniture Heartland stores have to offer.

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330-893-3400

Ginger House Coffee

4860 E. Main St., Berlin

330-893-9211

4357 US 62, Bunker Hill

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Boyd & Wurthman Restaurant

Bunker Hill: 44654 Kauffman's Bakery Charm: 44617 Charm Family Restaurant

4450 OH-557, Charm

330-893-2717

9260 Co. Rd. 192, Fredericksburg

330-695-2212

121 Main St., Glenmont

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310 S. Millersburg St., Holmesville

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7501 St. Rt. 83, Holmesville

330-279-3663

14641 St. Rt. 3, Lakeville

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Bags Sports Pub

88 E. Jackson St., #A, Millersburg

330-674-0279

Berlin Farmstead Restaurant

4757 Twp. Rd. 366, Millersburg

330-893-4600

Chalet-Valley Restaurant

5060 St. Rt. 557, Millersburg

330-893-2550

Hotel Millersburg

35 W. Jackson St., Millersburg

330-674-1457

Inn & Spa at Honey Run

6920 Co. Rd. 203, Millersburg

330-674-0011

Jitters Coffee House

1545 S. Washington St., Millersburg

330-674-0044

Korner Kitchen Restaurant

11058 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg

330-674-3545

Miller's Bakery

2811 Lincoln Hwy E., Millersburg

330-893-3002

Olde World Bakery & Bistro

4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg

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Miller's Bakery

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Olde World Bakery & Bistro

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8101 OH-241, Mt. Hope

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4860 E. Main St., Berlin

330-893-9211

176 N. Market St., Shreve

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4967 Walnut St., Walnut Creek

330-893-2981

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2105 Main St., Walnut Creek

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Mt. Hope: 44660 Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen Nashville: 44661 Buckeye Deli & Grocery Shreve: 44676 Des Dutch Walnut Creek: 44681

Winesburg: 44690 Winesburg Pizza

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From the Desk of Javon Miller....

Breaking Amish Galatians 4: 1-7 “Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be Lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that we might receive the adoption of sons.

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Wherefore are ye no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.”

W

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There is a mystical aura surrounding any minority culture. Can a person become a member of the Amish without being born Amish?

We are not born Amish! We are born into the human race. To be truly Amish, or a member of any close knit cultural group, we need to personally accept that faith or lifestyle, depending on the situation, for ourselves. Until then, we are the same as the child in the above verses.

Let's use an example from American history. Let's suppose that a Southern family would have adopted a child from the slave row as their own. This child had the opportunity to grow up in a privileged home.

They might have lived in luxury and ease. By the adolescent time in their life, they had a decision to make. Will I accept that I have been adopted into an affluent home or will I say that I was born a slave and therefore I will forgo all the love that my parents showered on me and return to the slave row cabins and be bought under bondage again? This is a decision that rests on the individual alone!

I know this sounds like a preposterous setting.

You might say this is not reality. In a sense you are right. Lets turn that around. Recently, a salesman that visits my office, recounted the beginning of a movie from years ago. He said that the movie was made about a dense witted young Caucasian that grew up in an African American home. I personally did not see it, but was challenged with the thought that it portrayed. The opening line supposedly was this, this white kid wakes up in bed and says, “I was

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born into a poor black family.” According to my friend's report, this kid lived his life as if change were not possible. What a mistake. Anybody has the power to redirect their life. I did not use this above example for racial discrimination, but as an example of human thinking.

God does not care about our race, genetics, language, cultural background, or social status. We are all in the same condition. Unless we accept His mercy and forgiveness. Unless we allow God to adopt us, despite our past record. Unless we accept the responsibilities and renewed mind of our heavenly Father, we are as that young slave child above. We need to accept the fact that I was a slave and now I am free! We need to live above the fact that we were born in slave row. We need to look beyond the view that this white kid had. God intends every one of us to reach out toward a better life. God intends for us all to bloom into a “rose that He delights in.”

Can an “outsider” join the Amish? Yes they can. However it can be difficult to integrate into our culture. There are some that have done so successfully in the past. I am personal friends with one person that has done it. He was adopted into a Catholic home as a child. As an elementary child he was fascinated with the Amish. He started asking questions and eventually joined the Amish, married an Amish girl and currently is a solid respected member in the Amish church.

Another man joined the Amish as a teenager and is now an ordained minister in his church. There are many situations where it did not work out. After a few years, the use of cars and loss of conveniences

draws some of these people into the Mennonite church. My answer when asked can a person go Amish is, it might be better to look at the Mennonite church. They adhere to the same doctrines with a less stringent lifestyle. Loss of electricity, mobility, communication and technology is a hard obstacle to overcome if you grew up with it.

Yet all this taken into consideration, adoption in to an Amish family is a major part of our heritage.

Many Amish and Mennonites are not aware of where their genetics trace back to. Probably close to half of our community traces back to an adoption from the “outside.” I will give a few examples.

About seven generations ago, an Irishman by the name of Thomas Dunn and his family left the banks of Ireland. They set sail for America, the Land of Opportunity. At sea Thomas' wife became sick and died. They buried her at sea. Upon landing, the Dunn's ended up in Holmes County, Ohio. Following custom of the day, because Thomas couldn't take care of the family himself, the children were placed into homes and grew up unofficially adopted. A daughter, Catherine, ended up marrying a fine young man who later became a bishop and leader in the

Amish church. Through this marriage descends a large portion of our local families.

Ironically, we Amish do not take part in wars. This forefather of ours, Thomas, was a Revolutionary War veteran. He was given a land grant in payment for his services and that land is now in the ownership of his descendants.

Another family surname that descends from adoption is the Kline family. A family set sail from Switzerland. When they arrived in American times were hard. They were a poor family and the children ended up in other homes. One child, Edward, ended up in an Amish home. Here is where the situation left an impression on me. Edward was traded for a pig! In an exchange to help out the biological family, the adoptive family gave the Klines a pig for food.

This Kline family also became a prominent family Holmes County, Ohio.

If you are a reader, go to Gospel Book Store in Berlin and buy the book, “Amish by Adoption.” It is the story of an Amish man that was adopted as a child and became a solid member of the community.

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thankful heart for the privilege of growing up in the home he was given.

A relative of mine was adopted. He has regular contact with his biological family and often expressed his thankfulness for having grown up in the family that he did.

I know of naïve people that have asked Amish adoptive parents, “Can your children talk Dutch?”

If a child is adopted, he or she will become a part of the life that his parents offer them. As they grow older, they are given the heritage of their adoptive family. The adoptee then has to make a choice whether or not to accept it. If they accept it, they are a full member of our church and community.

This is the same with any person that desires to join our church. If they can integrate into our culture and church, they are fully accepted. It is the cultural shock that makes most people lose heart.

However, we believe that being a member of the Amish church does not grant salvation. We need to accept the fact that we are sinners and need forgiveness from God. We need to ask God to cleanse us from sin and then adhere to a renewed life that is consecrated for God. When we do this, we are

claiming the adoption of God and become full heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven with Christ. We can truly claim God as our Father!

God is waiting on us. He wants to make us joint heirs with Christ. Like that slave child, we need to accept the gift of life or we will return to the slavery of sin.

Ephesians 1: 3-6, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”

Respectfully submitted,

Javon Miller Javon Miller

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0DLOEDJ When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about.

Here is what some of them had to say this month:

favorite part of Amish Heartland is the beautiful “ My farms and of course, the great food. ”

-PATTY MILLER, SHOCK, WV

“ The recipes, actually I like the whole magazine”

Dining, shopping in the craft shops, bake “ Everythingshops and all the friendly people. ”

book reviews, recipes and Amish stories. Look “ The forward to reading Amish Heartland each month! ”

favorite part of Amish Heartland would be the “ My calendar of events. I like planning my trips around the things going on. ”

-EMMA YODER, NAVARRE

-DIANE SLABACH, ORRVILLE

Gospel Book Store ad is one of my favorite ads. I “ The love to read, but I enjoy the whole magazine of Amish Heartland. I like the buggy wheel game too. ”

-BETTY ELAVSKY, MASSILLON

-JADA HOOKEY, PROSPERITY, PA

favorite part of Amish Heartland this month was “ My the article "How did the Amish Begin." ”

-KATHEY KANNEY, SHELBY

-KATIE WEAVER, APPLE CREEK

6XPPHU 3KRWR &RQWHVW 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. Photos that have been edited will not be accepted.

The deadline for the Summer Photo Contest is Sept. 1, 2016.

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 and contact information to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691 or via e-mail to kminnich@ spectrumpubs.com.

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

Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2016.

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

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________ NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND:

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