Amish Heartland, April 2014

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AmishHeartland

April 2014

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Don’t be afraid to be you!

Green Acres Furniture A “re-made” shopping experience

An Amish Wash Day Hang it all on the line

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Book Review

a true story of an amish woman struggling to find her identity

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Saloma Miller is an Amish woman struggling to find her identity in her home community of Burton, Ohio.

No matter how hard she tries to fit in, Saloma finds herself pushing farther and farther away from her Amish life but her obedience keeps her from parting at first.

Keeping a secret stash of “Vermont Life” magazines, Saloma begins to fantasize about running away. Her home life is a struggle, dealing with an abusive father and brother. As a young woman in her twenties, she has a hard time being the submissive Amish woman that is expected of her.

Until now, Saloma had only dreamed of seeing the pictures in her “Vermont Life” magazine come to life. She finds her escape with the help of a local “Yankee,” (Amish term for non-Amish, used by this particular community) that she works for.

When Saloma arrives in Vermont she seeks shelter at a YWCA in Burlington, where she quickly makes new friends. A couple of the woman help her to become familiar with the area and she lands

her dream job, waitressing at a Pizza Hut. She also meets a young woman, Barbara Lalancettes, who will become a true friend and companion as she struggles to find her way in this world.

Saloma also meets David, a young man that will become her future husband even if she may resist him at first.

Saloma finds a relationship in David she has never experienced before and grows to care for him deeply.

Meanwhile, her Amish community is unsettled by Saloma’s abrupt leaving and feels they can still convince her to come home and repent with the church and the community. Saloma is not ready to leave and evades their first attempts to come and get her, but she is then guilted by letters from friends and family in the community. When her brother and sister return to Vermont with the bishop, Saloma gives in and returns to the community.

Saloma tries her hardest to do right by her peers and God, and be a submissive Amish woman. Through all her attempts, she is still belittled by her community and begins to feel those feelings of not fitting in once again. Her Vermont life calls to her and she feels the pull of those who cared for her and accepted her there. Saloma must make a choice for good this time.

This book gave a new insight into a stricter Amish community. My heart went out to Saloma as I followed her on her journey in finding herself. I felt her hurt, I felt her rage and I felt her happiness as she shared her story. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to know the struggle of leaving an A Ami mish h community after becoming a Amish part of the church.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

Green Acres Furniture: A “re-made” shopping experience .......................................................... 06 An Amish Wash Day: Hang it all on the line .............................................................. 14 Furniture Heartland: Interior Design .............. 26 bfearless: Don’t be afraid to be you! ......... 30 Winter Photo Contest ...................................... 34 Quilt ‘n Cuisine Mini Shop Hop ................... 38

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

ABOVE PHOTO AND COVER PHOTO BY CATIE NOYES

Amish Heartland SPECTRUM Publications

IN EVERY ISSUE

Book Review: Bonnet Strings ............................ 00 Editorial ...................................................................... 02 Recipes ................................................................28 Patchwork Quilt Contest....................................... 42 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 Melissa McDonald, 330-287-1668; Donna Tomak, 330-264-1125 (Ext. 2210); Kriss Ott, 330-264-1125 (Ext.2277); Michele Pratt, 330-287-1628 Editor Catie Noyes

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Welcoming Warmer Weather New life is springing up in Amish country. The weather has finally taken a turn in our favor and the flowers and grass can begin to grow once again. The Amish farmer takes his horse-drawn team and breaks the earth with his sturdy plow in preparation for the planting season. With the harsh winter weather behind us, we can only hope that it means plenty of warmth and sunshine for our future travels.

For many of us “Englishers” (non-Amish folk) the warm weather means we can give our dryers a break and let our clothes take in some fresh air by hanging them on the line. You may have noticed, it doesn’t matter what the weather brings in Amish country, you will most likely always see the wash out on the line. In this edition of Amish Heartland, we take you behind the scenes of an Amish wash day.

The arrival of spring often means spring cleaning and home redecorating. Maybe your starting from scratch and need quality furniture that will last a lifetime. Stop in to Green Acres Furniture and find the perfect dining or living room set you have been looking for. Green Acres “re-made showroom” will help you to visualize their furniture pieces in your own home as well as make it easy to re-create the exact look you see in the store.

Spring cleaning also means cleaning out the closets and freshening up the wardrobe. Amish country may not be the first place you think of to find the hottest fashion trends, but a new boutique in Walnut Creek provides just that. Don’t be afraid to indulge in something new and try on outfits you might have never thought of wearing before. After all, the name of the store says it all – bfearless.

Since we have all been itching to get out of the house, springtime in the heart of Amish country promises lots of events to its travelers.

Try your skills at a good old fashioned scavenger hunt during the Berlin Barnstorming event (see page 4 for more details) or get your quilting buddies together for a mini shop hop (see page 38 for more details).

Amish country is coming to life once again and there is so much to see and do. Shop the many stores for unique finds and sales or explore the countryside for a taste of the simple life. As always, let us be your guide as you navigate your way through Amish country.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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

ANTIQUES & ART

Walnut Creek Antique Mall .....10

ATTRACTIONS

Amish Heartland Tours .............11 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 Guggisberg Cheese Factory.......13 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................13

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol’s Exchange ............................10 World Crafts................................33

DINING & FOOD

Boyd & Wurthmann ...................10 Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....12

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Miller’s Bakery ...........................33 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................33 Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05 Troyer’s Home Pantry ................12

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Green Acres Furniture...............27 Homestead Furniture .................27 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............12 Troyer Furniture .........................27 Walnut Creek Furniture ............27

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS Country View Wicker .................10 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........33

LODGING

Berlin Grande Hotel ..................41 Berlin Resort ................ Back Cover Berlin Village Inn .......................41 Blessings Lodge ..........................41 Donna’s Premier Lodging .........41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................12

SHIPPING/PACKAGING

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

SHOPS & SUCH

Amish Country Peddler .............45 Berlin Leather & Pets ................12 Gospel Book Store .....................00 The Greenhouse Shoppe ...........05 Main Street Bears .......................33 Olivesburg General Store..........33

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ome people come for the sales and others just come for the thrill of the hunt. The Berlin Barnstorming event is Holmes County’s version of an old time scavenger hunt. Locate the wooden barn, hidden in different shops throughout downtown Berlin and be entered in a drawing at each store.

Drawings will be made at 4 p.m. at the German Village stage. Each participating store will offer a $25 gift card drawing and a grand prize drawing will feature items from each participating store in a large gift basket.

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THE GREENHOUSE SHOPPE

Garden Supplies • Spring Bulbs • Roses Seeds • Onion Sets • Seed Potatoes Vegetable Plants • Herbs • Annuals Perennials • Premium Quality Hanging Baskets Foliage Plants • Trees • Shrubs • Peat Moss Mulches • Arbors • Trellises • Pottery Statuary • Fountains • Wind Chimes & More!

BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ³ America’s most-exciting cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history; half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; NE of Berlin, off US 62 at 5798 CR 77, (330) 893-3192, www.behalt.com; Open Year Round Mon.-Sat. 9-5

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3649 Cleveland Road, Wooster • N of Milltown Road on SR 3

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East of Ashland, Ohio at 697 Co. Rd., 1302 HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 12-5 CLOSED Monday

“The Best Little Cheese House in Wayne

55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105

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

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STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

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ig changes are in the works for Green Acres Furniture as rooms are being “re-made” and new furniture pieces are being brought in. Room-by-room reconstruction is taking place to bring the store up-todate on the most modern décor pieces.

Even the paint colors on the walls are being carefully selected to ensure eyeappealing showroom set-ups.

Green Acres Furniture has been a family owned and operated business since 1988, when Paul and Naomi Swartzentruber decided they wanted to develop a small furniture store.

Their children – Steve, Leon, David and Ruth – quickly became involved once the store began to take off.

From 1990-2000, Green Acres expanded its workshop four different times to accommodate the growing business. In 2006, the store expanded once again tripling their showroom space.

Recently, Leon Swartzentruber has taken over management of the business as his brother, Steve, decided to start his own business venture. Leon has taken on a huge project of reconstructing Green Acres showrooms to maximize his customers viewing potential.

The main entrance to the store will hold the “England Gallery” and feature the latest in upholstered patterns from a company Green Acres has been working with for over 20 years. “It’s something that we have talked about and decided now is the time to do it,” said Leon.

The oldest part of the store has been converted into the dining section, with tables and chairs set-up to mock a true dining room set-up. Bright, modern colors have been added to the walls and modern track lighting has been put in place to make it convenient for customers to picture the pieces in their own homes.

The best part about the showroom set-ups is that, if you like what you see, you can easily duplicate the setting in your own home. Purchase a dining room set and accessories to go with it. Green Acres Furniture also has all their paint colors on file so that you can re-create the look in your own home.

Towards the back of the dining section will be a “Man Cave” showroom, which Leon seemed most excited about. “We wanted to do something different and all the men around here have been putting in their feedback as to what they would like to see,” said Leon.

The Man Cave will have an Ohio State Buckeyes, sports theme feel to it. Large decals will be up on the walls and large theater style seating will fill the room. The room will also feature an island-style bar, and tables and chairs for playing cards. It’s the AMISH HEARTLAND

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perfect way to get inspired to create your own space to watch the big game.

Along with a slew of remodeling projects, Green Acres is also implementing new furniture making techniques. One such technique, is a distressing technique that creates deep grooves in the grain of the wood and provides both texture and pattern.

This brushed wood grain, is developed in paneled sections that can easily be hung on the wall and used as an accent piece.

It gives a room a rustic touch as you can hang it behind your plasma TV or accent a wall in the dining room. The rustic, weathered look is

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a trendy interior design style. Leon feels this brushed grain trend will lead into a multitude of furniture styles and Green Acres has already begun implementing this trend into some of their future products.

Green Acres furniture is also rethinking the TV stand. “Plasma TV stands are going to the wayside,� said Leon. As technology makes it convenient for more movies and music to be found on the internet and stored digitally, there is less and less need for all that extra storage space. Mounting your TV to the wall with an accent piece, like the brushed panel, is one of the ways Green Acres is trying to

creatively resolve this design concept.

“Our returning customers are excited for the changes,” said Leon.

“It’s a good feeling to have - that we are generating some buzz among our customers.”

Leon hopes to have everything in place by mid-April, just in time for their annual spring sale where he will highlight his “re-made showroom.”

Green Acres Furniture will be celebrating their annual “Spring Sale and Cheesecake Festival” May 1-3.

Special sale and festival hours will be Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop in for storewide discounts and receive free coffee and a slice of homemade, frozen

cheesecake complete with fresh fruit toppings served throughout the day.

Free workshop tours will be given on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

“If the first two months [of the year] are any indication of what the year will bring, then it will be a good year for Green Acres Furniture,” said Leon.

Green Acres Furniture is located 7412 Massillon Road (SR 241), approximately 2 miles north of Mt. Eaton in southeastern Wayne County.

Regular store hours are Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Sundays. For more information call 330-359-6251, toll free at 800-807-0975 or visit www.greenacresfurniture.com.

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Country View

Downtown Berlin 330-893-3287 Mon. - Sat. 5:30am - 8pm

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Sol’s in Berlin

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

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BERLIN LEATHER Specializing in leather waist belts

Large Selection of Straw Hats and Cowboy Boots!

• Moccasins • Straw Hats • Pet Supplies • Saddles & Tack • Western Home Decor

4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg

330-893-7038 ext 3

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

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An Amish Wash Day *Editor’s note: Names have been changed to protect privacy. This story first appeared in Amish Heartland in September of 2000.

It is a lovely morning in early spring.

The sun is just beginning to turn the sky pale blue, with a few high wispy clouds and a light breeze. It is a perfect day for an Amish homemaker to do the family’s laundry.

Most of Mary Yoder’s family is already up and about. Her husband John and the older boys are heading out to the barn to milk the cows.

Eighteen-year-old Susie starts a fire in the wood heater in the basement, fills several galvanized buckets with water, and sets them on the heater. Fifteenyear-old Lena gathers up baskets of dirty laundry and carries them down to the basement to begin sorting into piles according to color and how heavily the clothes are soiled.

The younger boys, Sam and Daniel, have taken a job as helpers at a nearby poultry farm. Wrinkling her nose, Mary puts their blue denim pants and work shirts into a separate tub to begin soaking. Another tub is filled with diapers to be pre-rinsed in hot water and bleach. Since the twins were born last spring, Mary has three youngsters in diapers, and she washes those at least twice a week.

While the older girls go upstairs to the kitchen to start breakfast, Mary fills the tub of her wringer washer with hot water and soap. She starts 14

the laundry by dumping in a pile of towels. Since all the laundry will be washed and rinsed in the same tub of water, she wants to start with the leastsoiled items. She pulls the starter on a gasoline engine, and it roars into life.

The engine powers the agitator on the washing machine, and the towels begin to tumble and spin in the water.

The family gathers around the table for a hearty breakfast of fried potatoes, bacon and eggs, and thick slices of buttered bread, topped off with chunks of apple pie. Since eldest daughter Betty was married last winter, there are only twelve chairs at the table. The twins have already been fed, changed and tucked back into their cradle.

Ruth and Iva are only nine and seven, but they are both quite competent at caring for the babies and looking after toddler Aaron, with the help of fouryear-old Laura.

Leaving the older girls to wash up in the kitchen, Mary returns to the basement to put the towels through the wringer, one at a time, into a fiberglass tub that stands next to the washer on high legs. She uses a plunger to push the towels into the hot rinse water and swirl them around to make sure all the soap is removed. Then she swings the wringer arm around to a position over the rinse tub and again feeds the towels, one at a time, through the wringer into a big basket. Susie and Lena will help hang the clothes on the

8Q^W Yd Q\\ _^ dXU \Y^U line, but Mary carries this first basket up the steps and out to the back yard herself. She loves to feel the sun on her face as she pins the towels on the line. The breeze will quickly dry them and fill them with the fresh scent of the daylilies blooming along the back porch. In the meantime, Mary has already filled the washtub with white shirts and underwear, and added a little more soap and another bucket of hot water.

The family’s Sunday clothes, darkcolored dresses and pants, will go into the washing machine next.

These articles of perma-press knit will not require any ironing if they are squeezed out gently by hand and hung on the line on hangers. Heating the iron over the fire in the basement heater and standing over a steaming ironing board is not Mary’s idea of fun on a warm day. The polyester fabric dries quickly too, allowing Mary and her helpers to gather them in before re-using the line for the family’s socks, underwear, and work clothes. Even though John has strung up a fifth and sixth length of clothesline, Mary must still double up the diapers on the line in order to save space. In the winter, damp laundry might have to be spread out all over the basement and even upstairs to finish drying. Fortunately, the family’s farm life and faith-based simplicity do not require many changes of clothing to meet the demands of

Photo by Catie Noyes fashion trends or even the change of season.

Laundry chores will take up most of Mary’s day today. The clothes must be washed, rinsed, hung out, gathered in, pressed, folded and put away. In the meantime, her hungry brood will be clamoring for dinner at noon--and with the farm labor, the men are usually ready for a complete meal of potatoes, meat, salad, vegetables and dessert at midday. Then of course, the babies must be cared for, and the younger children supervised. Mary is thankful that she has been diligent in training her daughters, from the time they were small, to be reliable and competent workers. When her family was very young, Mary had a “hired girl”-usually a neighbor’s teenaged daughter-to help for about six weeks after the birth of each baby. But now the extra assistance is no longer needed, and Susie can even be spared to start her new position in September, teaching at the school just down the road where she finished her own studies several years ago.

By the end of the day, Mary is tired and looks forward to settling down in her hickory rocker near the kerosene lamp, with her never-ending pile of mending to occupy her hands. But she quietly thanks God for every sock, every shirt, and every diaper, because they tell the tale of a healthy, growing family.

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April 5

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When: 9 a.m.

Where: Kidron Auction Consignments to be placed on the lot Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday preceding the sale; lot open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration for buyer numbers starts 8 a.m. on sale day. For more information call 330857-3431 or visit www.kidronauction.com.

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When: 8:30 – 3 p.m.

Where: Participating stores (see description below) Have a fun day out with your quilting friends shopping 5 local quilt shops.

Receive a passport and visit each participating shop for a chance to be entered into a drawing and end the day sampling some fine local cuisine.

Shops include Lone Star Quilt Shop, Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Country Craft Cupboard, Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn and Miller’s Dry Goods.

Call ahead to order passports for $7 or buy the day of for $10. For more information call 330-893-9899 or visit www.millersdrygoods.com.

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Earth Day

When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot, 44689 A full day of celebrating the great outdoors! Trail clean-up, garlic mustard cook-off, workshops, bird walk, Fotofest and much more. For more information call 877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

Back Porch Swing Band

When: 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. If you’re looking for a band with a swingin’ rhythm and an old timey flavor, look no farther. The Back Porch Swing Band combines talents of 5 musicians responsible for the tapping of thousands of feet across Ohio for 15 years. The band specializes in Western Swing but adds styles from Appalachian, blues, old country, and folk to swing from the ‘20’s, ‘30’s, ‘40‘s. $8 admission for TWC members, $10 non-members, children 15 & under half price if accompanied by adult. For more information call 877359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

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Wayne Center Ballet Presents: “Alice in Wonderland & Other Dances”

When: Sat, 7 p.m. , Sun, 2 p.m.

Where: Performing Arts Center, Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster This spring ballet performance inspired by the tale of Alice in Wonderland. 330-264-2787 or visit www.wayneartscenter.org.

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Voices from the Past: “The First Ladies of Song”

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster Helen Welch will join us with her music combo to perform the music of the female singers whom we came to know and love. She will take us on a musical journey through history from Ella Fitzgerald through Karen Carpenter. Although they have sometimes taken a backseat to the crooners, women have had an unforgettable impact on the music world and you will love hearing the songs that made them famous. Tickets available at the Historical Society or the Wooster Book Company. For more information call 330-264-8856 or visit www.waynehistoricalohio.org.

“Check it Out 2014” Downtown Promotion

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

Where: Downtown Wooster Use your Wayne County library card to receive special discounts from participating Downtown Merchants. For more information call 330-2626222 or visit www.mainstreetwooster.org.

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When: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Where: Fisher Auditorium & Lawn, OARDC, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster Education about sustainability and celebration of Earth Day. Speakers, student activities, indoor & outdoor exhibits, food vendors, and musical performances. For more information call 330-263-3700 or visit www. wcsen.org/wcsggf & facebook.com/ScarletGrayGreen.

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Guided Spring Walk

When: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Secrest Arboretum, OARDC, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster Take a guided walk through the beautiful Secrest Arboretum celebrating the return of Spring! Dress for the weather. For more information call 330-464-2148 or visit http://secrest.osu.edu.

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When: Doors open at 12:15 p.m. matinee and 6:15 p.m.

Where: Amish Door Village, 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot Shboom! Sally’s going to the chapel but Ed’s all shook up! Don’t miss this ALL-NEW doo wop extravaganza that will have you rockin’ around the clock! For more information call 888-264-7436 or visit www.amishdoor. com.

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Berlin Barnstorming

Where: Downtown Berlin Some people come to Berlin’s Barn Storming for the sales and others come for the thrill of the hunt. Participating merchants will hide a small wooden barn somewhere in their store. Most stores will offer discounts on your purchase if you find the barn. Each store will have a drawing along with a huge combined grand prize drawing. Do you think you’re up for the challenge? For more information visit www.heartofamishcountry.com.

Wooster Wine & Beer Festival

When: 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre; 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster Fine wine makers and craft brewers present their finest creations along with delicious selections from Wooster’s independent restaurateurs to benefit the Wayne Center for the Arts. For more information call 330-2642787 or visit www.wayneartscenter.org.

Spring Rail Excursion

When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Orrville Depot Day long trip to view the beauty of Spring. Begins and ends in Orrville visiting five counties. For more information call 330-683-2426 or visit www. orrvillerailroad.com.

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When: Sat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun, 1-4 p.m.

Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot, 44689 Join us to learn about native plants in your garden. Purchase hard to find native plants. For more information call 877-359-5235 or visit www. wildernesscenter.org.

Wayne County Home & Garden Show

When: Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster Over 150 exhibits for your home and garden. New car display, children’s activities. Food Concessions. For more information call 330-262-5735 or visit www.woosterchamber.com.

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Wayne County Chroal Union Spring Concert

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Wooster High School’s Performing Arts Center Guest chorus is the West Holmes High School Choir. Tickets are $8 and are available at Buehler’s Markets and at the door. Check out our website at waynechoralunion.org, on facebook or by calling 330-465-1052.

Your questions about the “Plain” life simply answered We know after a trip to Amish Country your curiosity is peeked and you may have hundreds of questions. It can be hard to find the right person to ask and you fear your question might seem silly. Maybe the Amish person you asked just doesn’t know how to answer you.

We want to invite you to share your questions about Amish life with us. We will take your questions to a local expert who will reach out to the Amish community (or use their own knowledge) to bring you the most honest answers to your questions.

In a future edition we will feature the questions and answers that we have gathered.

To Participate: Send your questions to Amish Heartland Questions at 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio 44691 or email your questions to cnoyes@the-dailyrecord.com with “Amish Questions” in the subject line.

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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)

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27 Guggisberg Cheese

51 Yoder’s Amish Home

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

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

6050 Ohio 515, Millersburg (40.5753226º -81.7126356º)

5 Beachy’s Country Chalet

16 Broad Run Cheese House

42 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)

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

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

44 Sugarcreek Discount Grocery 124 E. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502667º -81.640291º)

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

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

8 Berlin Grande Hotel

11 Berlin Village Inn

22 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 Hotel and Suites

13 Blessings Lodge

41 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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3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.5451448º -81.7386129º)

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

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29 Homestead Furniture

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

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

7 Berlin Furniture

30 Jake's Handcrafted Oak

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

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

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10 Berlin Leather & Pets

32 Kauffman Lawn Furniture

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

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

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

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

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

18 Charm Harness & Boot

34 Main Street Bears

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

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

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37 Ole Mill Furniture

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

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

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

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

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

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

38 Olivesburg General Store 20 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º)

4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º)

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

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

40 Parsley Pot 24 Gospel Shop, The 112 East Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502816º -81.640546º)

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

43 Sol’s Exchange 25 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.561738º -81.799496º)

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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)

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

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22 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)

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13 Blessings Lodge

41 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)

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

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

10 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

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INTERIOR DESIGN: WHAT’S TRENDING IN 2014?

Bright and bold, dark and dramatic, two extremes that seem to be the inspiration behind home décor in 2014. Vibrant colors make good statement pieces and bold accents stand out to really make a room stand out.

Room décor is always changing, so investing in a few signature pieces that can go with just about anything is key. Invest in sturdy, timeless furniture pieces that are simple yet have that little piece of you that makes it appropriate for your personality.

Vintage pieces are always a conversation starter in a room and stand the test of time.

Modernize a vintage piece or leave it just the way it is with its timeless charm.

Make a room bright and bold by incorporating accent pieces like throw pillows and rugs. Start with a neutral base for your room color and main furniture pieces. Throw in bright purple throw pillows

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or a neon green accent rug to create interest. These bright accents can easily be switched up without a major room overhaul.

Try a dark and dramatic look.

Start with a dark base for walls and furniture and use contrasting colors on accent pieces to set the dramatic tone. This could also be considered a glamorous look by contrasting metallic accessories with dark walls and backdrops.

Blue is definitely an in color for 2014.

From dark navy’s to light powdery blues, you can mix and match shades to create a monochromatic color palatte or incorporate one pop of contrasting color.

The industrialized look is also trendy. Incorporate different metallic styles and colors to create that clean modern feel.

Rustic, country charm is always a favorite. Weathered wood and rustic accessories can give a room that country, farm-house like feel.

The interior design world is a fast changing one. The colors get bolder and the styles get more eclectic, but we seem to gravitate towards that neutral balance. Incorporating some of these bolder more eclectic styles into your traditional setting may be just what you need to give your new room that added interest.

Recipes PARMESAN CHICKEN Six servings

Ingredients: *2 T. olive oil *1 clove garlic, minced *1 cup dry bread crumbs *2/3 cup Parmesan cheese *1 tsp. dried basil leaves *1/4 tsp. ground black pepper *6 skinless chicken breasts

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 9 x 13� baking dish.

2. In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Dip each breast into the oil mixture, then in the bread-crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken in a prepared baking dish and top with any remaining bread crumbs.

3. Bake 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

AMISH CORN Ingredients: *1 pkg. Frozen corn *1/3 cup water *1 cup sugar *1 tsp. salt *1/3 cup sugar *8 T. cream cheese

Directions: 1. Heat corn, water, salt and sugar in a saucepan until corn is heated through.

2. Melt in cream cheese and serve.

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PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH GREEN BEANS Serves 8

Ingredients: *1 lb. fresh green beans, cut into pieces and cooked, or 2-10 oz. pkg frozen, or 2 cans of beans *6 slices bacon *2 medium onions *4 tsp. cornstarch *1 tsp. salt *1/2 tsp. dry mustard *2 T. brown sugar *2 T. vinegar

Directions: 1. Cook beans (if fresh or frozen), drain and reserve 1 cup water (1/2 cup liquid from canned). Set aside.

2. Fry bacon until crisp and drain on paper towel. Sauté onions in bacon fat until golden.

3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, mustard, brown sugar and vinegar. Add reserved liquid from beans and beat until smooth. Then add this mixture to bacon fat in pan and boil until thickened.

4. Add beans and stir well. Crush bacon and sprinkle on top of beans.

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE Ingredients: *1 pkg. Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix *4 eggs *1 cup butter *2 cup confectioner’s sugar *8 oz. cream cheese

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter one 9 x 13” cake pan.

2. Melt the butter slightly and mix with 2 of the eggs and cake mix. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Mix the remaining 2 eggs with the cream cheese, and the confectioner’s sugar.

Pour this over the first layer evenly. Do not mix the two.

4. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

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It’s hard to imagine that you can find the trendiest outfits and fashion-forward styles in the middle of Amish Country. You feel as if you just stepped off the streets of New York City when you enter bfearless.

The clean, white walls make the bright colors and bold fabrics stand out before your eyes, and mannequins suggest some of the best outfits of the season, taking the stress out of putting something new together yourself.

But what inspired such a unique store to be born out of the plain and simple surroundings of Amish country?

Four years ago, Tonya Schlabach began to wonder where her life was going and what God’s plan was for her. “God really just laid on my heart…kind of a transitional time for me in my life,” said Schlabach in a YouTube video about why she started bfearless.

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As a stay at home mom, Schlabach had raised her kids to be selfsufficient and independent so.. “where would I go from there.”

Schlabach began reflecting on her struggles and realized that many of them had been connected by one common denominator-fear. It was a fear that stemmed from what people would think of her, a fear of failure and many other things.

Reflecting on this with her husband, Schlabach began to realize that God wanted her to use that fear, but how? “Then the idea of the this store came to us. The name just kind of went along with it,” said Schlabach. bfearless opened its doors in April of 2013, in the building that formerly housed Homespun Treasures.

“With this store, I want to show women – not even necessarily just women – that you don’t have to fear, you don’t have to be successful to everyone around you…that the only success that you need to show is your success in God,” said Schlabach.

Schlabach’s love of art also plays a role in the store. “I love art. That was also a fear of mine, that it wouldn’t be successful in people’s eyes.”

You can see her love of art influence the store in many ways, from the wide array of colorful outfits, to the unique style of jewelry pieces bfearless carries. The dressing rooms even have a rustic, yet glamorous feel to them that makes you feel like you’re preparing for your Hollywood debut.

Along with the most wanted fabrics of the year, you can find all the accessories you need to complete any outfit - handbags, scarves, jewelry and much more.

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Ever walk into a boutique and just feel overwhelmed by the selections of fabrics, and colors, and sizes?

Rhoda Troyer of Rig and Company International is a professional image consultant and fashion stylist for bfearless. She will help you pick out clothes that ďŹ t your body shape, your personality and ďŹ t your style.

Troyer hopes to restore conďŹ dence in women by making them feel amazing in their clothing when they leave the store. Whether you’re planning an outďŹ t for a big event or just want to feel better in your everyday wear, Troyer has a solution for you. Set up an appointment or just be lucky enough to catch her in the store.

Rig and Company also has their own line of makeup that is available at bfearless and a makeup artist can be close by to assist with ďŹ nding the perfect shades that complement your features.

The biggest thing at bfearless, is for women to feel conďŹ dent in their own skin and their clothing. “When you come in, you don’t have to be scared to try something new. You can feel the freedom that [comes with] a new kind of shirt [or] a new pair of pants,â€? said Schlabach. “There is nothing holding you back from trying those things on and getting out of your box and experiencing something new.â€? bfearless is located at 3147 SR 39, Walnut Creek. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information call 330-8939201 or visit www.b-fearless.com.

Keep up to date on the latest news and fashions by following them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Quilting ‘n Cuisine Mini Shop Hop :KHQ April 11 & 12, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. :KHUH Lone Star Quilt Shop, 7700 CR. 77, Mt. Hope, OH Helping Hands Quilt Shop, 4818 SR 39, Berlin, OH Country Craft Cupboard, 4813 E. Main St., Berlin, OH Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn, 4363 SR 39, Berlin, OH Miller’s Dry Goods, 4500 SR 557, Charm, OH

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he Quilt ‘n Cuisine Mini Shop Hop will take place over two days, but can easily be accomplished in one. Get your quilting buddies together for a day of shopping and fun at five local quilt shops in Holmes County.

Karen Lamp of Country Craft Cupboard, and a fellow business owner thought up the idea for a shop hop about 6 years ago after attending a quilting seminar in Minneapolis.

The particular seminar highlighted different ways business owners could plan community events to get customers excited to come shopping in their stores.

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“We all work together,” said Lamp referring to her business and the other quilt businesses in the area.

There are five quilt shops that will be participating in the up and coming event - Lone Star Quilt Shop, Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Country Craft Cupboard, Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn and Miller’s Dry Goods.

Quilters and crafters alike will enjoy the day getting special discounts on their favorite items while receiving clues on this year’s wall hanging reveal and recipes for local favorites. Both the completed wall hangings and meal are kept secret until the big reveal at the end of the day.

Each person wishing to participate in the event must purchase a passport that they will travel from store to store with them. Passports can be pre-ordered for $7 or purchased the day of the event for $10. Participants will take their passports to each store where they can get them stamped.

Along with a stamp, participants receive a clue as to what the final wall hanging will look like. Each store within the shop hop has created their own wall hangings, each using the same quilt pattern but using different fabric pieces to create their piece of the puzzle.

Participants will also receive a recipe at each stop that when combined make a complete meal of local favorites. Last year, Lamp explained, they featured Amish wedding food and before that they featured breakfast items. This year’s meal is kept top secret until the big reveal, but Lamp promises it will be good.

Shop-hop participants have from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to complete their passport.

At 3 p.m., everyone will gather at the Berlin Christian Fellowship (5382 CR

201, Millersburg; just one mile west of Berlin) for the big reveal. Samples of each recipe will be available and all five wall hangings will be revealed.

Prizes will be drawn featuring gifts from each shop as well as gift certificates from local restaurants and other shops in the area. A grand prize drawing will take place Saturday afternoon, with all the names gathered from participants of both days, where one lucky winner will receive a stay at Mrs. Miller’s Cabin with up to 10 guests.

“The people just enjoy it,” said Lamp.

“They ask us, you mean you guys all work together and help each other out?” Lamp is proud to be a part of a community where the local businesses support each other and help to make local events a town-wide success for everyone.

“For the price of a passport you get a fun day of shopping with your friends, a whole quilting pattern and a plate of food,” said Lamp.

For more information on how you can get your passport call 330-893-9899 or visit www.millersdrygoods.com for more information on the event.

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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 above to make a complete quilt.

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 February, we had over 50 letters in our mailbag.

Here is what some of them have to say this month: started receiving this book, as I got “ Just it as a birthday present. I enjoy reading about the Amish and will enjoy making the recipes. ” about places to shop. We have found “ Stories great food and furniture stores from your articles. ”

-NORA STASIULEWICZ, TORONTO

love the photos, recipes and the stories “ Iabout Amish culture. The buggy wheel contest is a fun challenge, as is the latest patchwork quilt contest. I look forward to and enjoy each issue. Keep ‘em coming!

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-JANE BOSTON, TALLMADGE

can’t wait until I get the Amish “ IHeartland every month. I love the recipes & everything about the Amish. ” recipes and the stories. I really like “ The all of it! ” articles on the Amish “ Ilifeloveandthetheinteresting recipes. It keeps me updated on the shops also. ”

-SHARON WATSON, BURGOON

-CARLEEN SISLER, MATHER, PA

-JANET HALGHT, HAMLIN, NY

-GEORGE ZURAVA, SILVER LAKE

interesting stories about real people, “ The the recipes and finding the buggy wheel. ”

go to Amish country to rest and we “ We love the bakeries. ”

-JOAN ANTILL, POWHATAN POINT

-DENISE HERMAN, REMINDERVILLE

SPRING PHOTO CONTEST Amish Heartland is having a Spring 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 Spring Photo Contest is JUNE 1, 2014.

The top three winners will be announced in the July 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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Order your subscription by sending your name, address, phone number and check (made out to Spectrum Publications) to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691.

A “re-made” shopping experience

An Amish Wash Day Hang it all on the line

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 April 30, 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 36.

Congratulations Vicki Nodo of N. Lawrence, Ohio on being our February winner.

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________ NAME: __________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________ PHONE:________________________________ MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND: ____________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 44 april 