Amish Heartland, May 2013

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AmishHeartland

May 2013

Midwifery what is “natural” childbirth?

Olivesburg General Store small country store, big country charm

Ole Mill Furniture hand-drawn designs become quality furniture pieces

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Welcome back to Hickory Hollow, one of Beverly Lewis’ well-known Old Order Amish communities, with her latest story.

Life has not been kind to Jodi Winfield; her recent sister’s death, her fiance’s recent job move to another country, and her own recent job loss.

Jodi finds herself at a cross roads in her life and where better to regroup than in the quiet community of Lancaster, Pennsylvania where she has agreed to house sit for her cousin.

While out on a run in the country side, Jodi happens upon a little girl all alone on the side of the road. The child is tired and dirty and clearly does not speak English. Jodi must find her parents and learns of the Old Order community of Hickory Hollow.

Meanwhile, Maryanna, a widowed Amish mother of four, has lost her precious four-year-old daughter, Sarah, while riding home late one night in her buggy. The Amish community pulls together and starts a search to bring the missing toddler home. Maryanna must deal with the separation from her daughter and trust God will bring her safely home. Will God provide a temporary guardian angel to protect her youngest daughter?

Beverly Lewis has done an excellent job of capturing the acceptance of an “Englisher” to an Amish community that is solely based on tradition.

Lewis clearly demonstrates how the simple life may be exactly the answer to Jodi’s personal struggles. As the two women’s paths cross, neither one’s future will ever be the same.

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FEATURES

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Ole Mill Furniture: Hand-drawn designs become quality furniture pieces..................... 06 Bulk Food Page ................................................ 12 Midwifery: What is natural childbirth?......... 14 Furniture Heartland ........................................... 28 Olivesburg General Store: Small country store, big country charm ............................................ 32

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

*COVER PHOTO TAKEN BY CATIE NOYES AT OLIVESBURG GENERAL STORE

Amish Heartland SPECTRUM Publications

IN EVERY ISSUE

Book Review............................................................. 00 Editorial ...................................................................... 02 Recipes ................................................................30 Buggy Wheel......................................................44

OFFICE Spectrum Publications • 212 E. Liberty St. • Wooster, OH 44691 • 330-264-1125 amishinfo@spectrumpubs.com www.amish-heartland.com Publisher Andrew S. Dix • Ad Director Rhonda Geer • Sales Amanda Nixon, 330-287-1668, Larry Gray, 330-287-1633; Donna Tomak, 330-264-1125 (Ext. 2210); Kim Merckle, 330-287-1628; Kriss Ott, 330-264-1125 (Ext.2277) • Editor Catie Noyes

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I have never experienced the blessing that is childbirth, but after speaking with a local midwife I have developed a greater respect for those women who choose to give birth on their own or through a midwife. Sandra Hess shares an interesting view on how our society views childbirth and what should be considered “natural” childbirth.

Midwifery is not as highly practiced by the local Amish community as one might think.

It seems that many choose to attend a local hospital to give birth but there are still many Amish communities who chose to have a midwife deliver their children. In our Amish Heartland of Wayne and Holmes counties, it seems there is much diversity throughout the different communities.

Featured in this issue of Amish Heartland, Ole Mill Furniture, found in the quaint little town of Charm, offers high quality, Amish furniture at reasonable prices. Stop in and see Leon Mast’s fine collection of furniture for every room in the house. If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for, share your ideas with Leon and he can come up with a unique design to fit your needs as well as be an original piece for your home.

If you ever travel west of Holmes and Wayne counties, you enter an older order Amish community. Just on the other side of Ashland, as you cross into Richland county, you come upon the small country village of Olivesburg, Ohio. It’s hard to miss the vibrant, bright blue siding of the small country store located in the center of town.

“Step back in time” is the store’s motto, and that’s just how you feel as you walk through the doors. Connie Crossen has worked hard to keep this laid back, country feel and bring back memories for her customers who have visited the store for many years.

As you plan your trips to the Heartland this spring, make sure the small countryside of Olivesburg makes your list. A relaxing drive through the countryside and a stop for some hand dipped ice cream could be just what you have been longing as the weather begins to warm.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

For more information about advertising in Amish Heartland, contact Amanda Nixon, 330-287-1668.

ANTIQUES & ART

Walnut Creek Antique Mall .....38

DINING & FOOD

Alpine Hills Museum .................26 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 Guggisberg Cheese Factory.......11 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................11 Yoder’s Amish Home .................38

Beachy’s Country Chalet Restaurant ...................................26 Boyd & Wurthmann ...................10 Brick Towne Tavern....................27 Broad Run Cheese House .........27 Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....38 Miller’s Bakery ...........................34 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................35 Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05 Troyer’s Home Pantry ................11

BULK FOOD STORES

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

ATTRACTIONS

Bulk Food Country Store ..........13 Country Salvage Ltd...................13 East Union Bulk Food ...............13 Neighborhood Pantry.................13 Shady View Pantry .....................13

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Audrey’s Attic.............................10 Collectors Decantors & Steins..27 Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol’s Exchange ............................34 World Crafts................................38

Green Acres Furniture...............29 Homestead Furniture .................29 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............35 Ole Mill Furniture ......................10 Troyer Furniture .........................29 Walnut Creek Furniture ............29 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry ...............34

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS Country View Wicker .................05 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........10

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LODGING

Berlin Grande Hotel ..................41 Berlin Village Inn .......................41 Blessings Lodge ..........................41 Blue Bell Inn ...............................41 Cricket Hill Cabins .....................40 Donna’s Premier Lodging .........41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................35

SHIPPING/PACKAGING

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SHOPS & SUCH

Berlin Leather and Pets .............11 Bfearless.......................................45 Charm Harness & Boot ... Back Cover Gospel Book Store .....................00 The Gospel Shop ........................27 The Greenhouse Shoppe ...........35 The Kamali ..................................27 Kiko’s Greenhous .......................11 Main Street Bears .......................35 Sugarcreek Discount Grocery...27 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts.............................39 AMISH HEARTLAND

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Organized locally, what started out as a hobby for two neighbors has turned into a show and swap meet. There are vintage garden tractors, parts vendors, a dead sled pull, hourly giveaways, a pedal tractor pull for children and more. This show also features customized garden tractors, lawn equipment, walk behinds, chainsaws and toy tractors.

For more information call 330-852-4113 or visit www. villageofsugarcreek.com/ visit-sugarcreek/

Visitors' Guide

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Resin, Wicker, Rattan Furniture

~ HOLMES COUNTY ~ 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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Best Little Cheese House in Wayne County�.

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Leon Mast discovered he had a gift, “a God given talent” when it came to design. Sticking with the ever reliable pencil and notebook, Mast never felt the need to use the latest software to create his masterpieces. Hand-drawn works of art become long lasting pieces of furniture for many of Masts customers.

What was once an old feed mill located in the heart of Charm and owned by Mast’s father, Abe Mast, was transformed into 7,000 square feet of showroom space for furniture and home décor. “My sister and I decided we wanted to do something different, so we remodeled and put in furniture,” said Leon Mast.

Having no previous knowledge of running a furniture store, Mast and his sister faced their ups and downs with the business. “It has been a learning experience,” said Mast.

Most of his pieces are created by the local craftsman in the area or designed by Mast himself. As you walk through three floors of furniture for every room in your home, if you don’t find exactly what you had dreamed, Mast will work with you to create a dream space that is all your own.

“Tables and chairs are the hottest item right now,” said Mast. The main floor is dedicated to several of these handcrafted dining sets. Dark and light woods are paired with the most vibrant colored accessories to inspire the home owner.

The top floor carries several bedroom sets and living room furniture from the most rustic to more contemporary styles. Mast hopes to

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incorporate more contemporary styles in all his pieces as it seems to be the most popular trend among his customers.

Keeping up with the trends is not always the easiest in a slower paced economy like the one that surrounds Charm. “This area doesn’t change too fast,” said Mast. “We introduced the Mission Styles 10-12 years ago and they were not popular at first but are recently starting to catch on.”

Mission styles of furniture are designed to have straight lines and flat panels that accentuate the grain. Often Mission Styles feature inset drawers and slat like doors. They are usually made with an oak finish.

“I try to stay on top of the latest trends and work them into my store a little at a time,” said Mast. He also uses some of these modern and classic styles to inspire new designs and create something totally different and unique.

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Heading towards the basement of Ole Mill, you enter what Mast likes to refer to as the “Man Cave.” A laid back entertainment style features bar stools and couches as well as rustic and outdoor inspired décor. It seems to be one of Masts favorite rooms in the store.

“We’ve been here 27 years and we have a good relationship with the community,” said Mast. While he says a lot of his furniture is shipped out, in the past 5 years, much of his customer base has been the local community.

“The economy hasn’t been the greatest on supporting the furniture business,” said Mast. “We used to have a lot of customers visiting us from out of state, now many are having furniture shipped directly to them.”

Mast hopes that as the economy turns around, it will encourage tourists to come back to purchase furniture pieces for their home and work with Mast to design unique pieces.

“We get a lot of compliments on our quality and our price,” said Mast. He receives many new customers due to referrals from his pleased customer base.

“I think a lot of our sales have to do with our display and set-up,” said Mast. “People can get a feel for how it will look in their own homes.”

Ole Mill Furniture also carries a small selection of pictures and wall signs, décor such as shelves and lamps and even crocks and other small gift items.

Ole Mill Furniture is located at 4422 St. Rt. 557 in Charm, Ohio. Hours of operation are Mon.-Weds. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information call 330-893-2823 or visit www. olemillfurniture.com.

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

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

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Kiko’s Greenhouse Pottery & Gift Shop

Does your Mother have a GREEN thumb?

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Lawn Ornaments, Pottery, Flowers, Vegetables & Gifts

Located 1.5 Miles North of Charm - 5060 State Route 557 :: Millersburg, Ohio :: 330.893.2500

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Mon.-Sat. 9am - 7pm; Sun. 11am - 6pm

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Bulk Food Country Store also offers a line of house ware items such as;; Shaklee Basic H, pot scrubbers,, dishcloths, homemade soaps (made

by Miller’s niece), an assortment of cookbooks and a large selection of Tupperware.

Her Tupperware selection, as well as her natural health care productsForever Living Aloe Vera products and Watkins products- make Miller’s store unique from many Bulk Food stores in the area.

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Address: 14396 Dover Road, Dalton, OH 44618 1 mile West of Mt. Eaton on US 250 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open evenings by chance. Closed Sunday.

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

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

Bulk Food Country Store is a traditional Amish store that has been serving customers for 35 years. Products include: Nature’s Pearl Muscadine Grape Seed and juice, gluten-free mixes & flours, cake filling/icing, pie fillings, black walnuts, local maple syrup, snacks, candies, fudge, jams & jellies, Watkins, Stanley Home products, Fuller Brush products, F.L.P. Aloe Vera, LARGE selection of Tupperware, cookbooks, Dish cloths, Basic H and much more. Stop out and see Mary!

East Union Bulk Food has been in the Schlabach family since 1983 making 2013 our 30th year of business. We added a deli in 2002 which has been very popular and compliments our bulk food line, spices, and jar goods. With continued growth in the business, we built a new expanded store in 2011 to accommodate our customers with better satisfaction, more products, and better service. Service has always been top priority at East Union.

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Address: 3556 Zuercher Road, Dalton, OH 44618 Just north of Kidron Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday; Phone: (330) 857-8159 Accepts Cash, checks and credit cards

Address: 7212 Ashland Road, Wooster, OH 44691 Just west of Wooster towards Ashland.

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Closed Sunday; Phone: (330) 264-7010 Accepts cash, checks, debit/credit cards

Shady View is a family run business. They have been in business for 7 years and recently open their new location on Labor day last year. Many things stick out regarding this store that makes it a must see on your travels. Specialities include Gluten-Free and organic lines, a large deli for your meat and sandwich needs, local grown produce, frozen vegetables, fruits and locally made baked goods. Orders can be made by phone. Check out this store and you’re sure to enjoy their great service and excellent prices.

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Open October 2012, Neighborhood Pantry is a great source for your grocery needs. Located just outside Wooster, it is a convenient stop for bulk supplies or your usual milk and bread. Selection of specialty products include: a deli with fresh made sandwiches, Nature’s Blessed frozen food line, Caanan meats, FRESH GROUND PEANUT BUTTER in three flavors; original peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter and almond butter. Neighborhood welcomes travelers and locals alike. Guarenteed to become a regular grocery stop.

Country Salvage Ltd. NAME BRAND DISCOUNT GROCERIES

Pet Food • Paper Products • Cleaning Supplies

Country Salvage Ltd. Discount Grocery Store

Address: 9420 Kidron Road, Applecreek, OH 44606 2 miles south of US 250 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Sunday Cash and Good checks only.

Country Salvage had been serving customers for seven years. Enjoy HUGE savings on hundreds of everyday staple items like cereal, canned fruits, vegetables, soups, candy, snacks, juices, pet supplies, cleaning supplies and much more!

Inventory changes daily, so be sure to stop in for the latest in name brands and savings.

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Back then, this kind of birth was not called “natural” childbirth, it was simply childbirth.

“Our culture is so far away from normalcy in childbirth it is often difficult to have a discussion about it,” said Sandra Hess, a Certified Professional Midwife from the Heartland Midwifery Center in Fresno, Ohio. Hess described to me that saying “natural childbirth” is like saying “frozen ice cream.” The culture that many of us have come to surround ourselves with, considers the norm as one where mothers go to a hospital to give birth to their children.

“You don’t have to add anything to have childbirth,” said Hess. As a midwife, her focus remains solely on keeping the woman comfortable and by doing this a birth can easily take

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place without the use of surgical tools, drugs or cesarean sections.

Hess found herself interested in the human body and the nature of birth from an early age. She began her studies by doing a lot of textbook research, self teachings and attending conferences on midwifery. She worked as an apprentice and gained her Certified Professional Midwife license in order to gain the respect and confidence from the locals she served.

As a part of Heartland Midwifery Center, her goal is to provide a place where women can come to and feel at home as they give birth to their children and has served as a midwife for almost 30 years.

Part of Hess’s job as a midwife, is to take the time to get to know the mother to be; decide how to best assist her through her pregnancy and determine how to best serve her in childbirth. “I support a mother’s decision in how she wants to have her child (whether that’s through midwifery or surgical care) but I want the mother to be informed about all her options,” said Hess.

The Midwives Model of Care gives a good understanding as to what midwifery has to offer. The model is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are a normal life process. This model should be introduced to women considering home birthing and reads as follows: • Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle.

• Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support.

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• Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention.

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“The first disturbance in labor comes when a woman leaves her own home,” said Hess. Hormones are rising and the baby can become distressed if the mother is not comfortable herself.

“Why not have a home-like room for a couple to come to and have their children.”

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W Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope 15, 22 WWhere: Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and & 29 round. buggies coming and going from the market. During fair weather flea market vendors sell their wares on the outside. A large building also provides shelter for flea market vendors and shoppers. Flea market opens at 7 a.m., Hay Auction and Produce Auction begin at 10 a.m., Livestock Sale begins at 11:30 a.m. and the Poultry Sale begins at 1 p.m. During the summer, small animals such as ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, rabbits, etc. are sold. For more information call 330-674-6188 or visit www.mthopeauction.com.

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When: Fri., 12 p.m.-7 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Cookoff starts Sat., 2 p.m.

W Where: Breitenbach Winery, 5934 Old RT 39, Dover W Join us for our premier wine and food event! This festival celebrates Spring and dandelions. Many kinds of dandelion food will be available as well as Breitenbach Dandelion Wine! Creative dandelion dishes provide tasty samplings while participants compete for cash awards. See how dandelions are used for a variety of crafts and have healthful benefits. For more information call 330-343-3603 or visit www.dandelionfestival.com.

Lehman’s May Daze Spring Celebration

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Lehman’s Hardware Food samples, crafts, games, product demos and much more! For more information call 888-438-5346 or visit www.Lehmans.com.

Steve Chupp Furniture Auction

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Buckeye Event Center Good quality new furniture for every room in your house. For more information call 330-465-4725 or visit www.stevechuppauctions.com

Wooster Noon Lions Flea Market & Craft Show

When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds 34th Annual! Large flea market and craft show with over 100 vendors. For more information call 330-804-7776 or visit www.woosternoonlions.org.

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Wayne County Coin Club Show

When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where: Wooster High School 40 Dealers buying and selling coins, collections, and currency. For more information call 330-262-0494.

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Ascension Day

Traditionally celebrated since ancient times as the day Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, it is observed on a Thursday, the 40th day after Easter Sunday.

In some Christian traditions, this day is viewed as a “holy day of obligation,” although not many actually close businesses or refrain from working on that day. While many shops will remain open for regular business hours, smaller shops or those dependent on Amish employees may close in observance of this religious holiday.

Community Garage Sales 10-11 SSugarcreek When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

W Where: Village of Sugarcreek Visit a local business to pickup your map and find a bargain or follow the signs to find a bargain at one of the many garage sales going on throughout the weekend. Husband holding you back? Drop him off at the Vintage Garden Tractor Show and explore the bargains on your own. For more information call 330-852-4113 or visit www.villageofsugarcreek.com/visit-sugarcreek/

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Vintage Garden Tractor Show & Swamp Meet

When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Fire Station and Pavilion Area, N. Broadway St. Organized locally, what started out as a hobby for two neighbors has turned into a show and swap meet. There are vintage garden tractors, parts vendors, a dead sled pull, hourly giveaways, a pedal tractor pull for children and more. This show also features customized garden tractors, lawn equipment, walk behinds, chainsaws and toy tractors. For more information call 330-852-4113 or visit www. villageofsugarcreek.com/visit-sugarcreek/

Antiques in the Alley

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

Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg Antiques in the Ally is a unique outdoor antique show located in downtown Millersburg, Ohio. Shop along the streets, back doorways of stores and alleys of our historic village. Find many unique items such as, furniture, garden accents, salvage items, art and décor, and much more. For more information call 330-6743955 or visit www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

Holmes County Training Center Spring Festival When: 9 a.m.

Where: Holmes Co. Training Center, 8001 TR 574, Holmesville For more information call 330-674-8045

Second Saturdays in the ‘Burg

When: 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg, Courthouse Lawn Join us on the courthouse lawn in Historic Downtown Millersburg for a FREE showing of The Hobbit!! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets - popcorn and water will be provided (by donation). Movie system provided by the Holmes County Prevention Coalition.

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Plant Discovery Day P

W When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Secrest Arboretum-OARDC W IIn and around Fisher Auditorium-OARDC. A premier plant and art sale with hard to find plants for the home and landscape. Walking tours, auctions, Bug Zoo, food vendors. For more information call 330-464-2148 or visit www.secrest. osu.edu.

National Train Day Celebration

When: noon-4 p.m.

Where: Orrville Depot Short train and track car rides. Tour 1868 Depot Museum. For more information call 330-683-2426 or visit www.orrvillerailroad.com.

Heirloom Plant Sale & Open House

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

Where: IXL Pioneer Farm For more information call 330-317-1622 or visit www.pioneerfarm.net.

Dundee Fall Hike

When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Meet at Wilderness Centers Interpretive Building; 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Learn about the formation of the rocks and the waterfall at the Beach City Wildlife Area, Dundee Falls. We will meet at TWC for a brief lesson on sedimentary rocks, then car pool to the Dundee Falls area. I never know what to expect on the hike or the route I will take. It all depends on the group, the amount of rainfall that week, or if any trees have fallen lately. I do always expect a beautiful hike with lots of wildflowers. Wear waterproof or water resistant shoes. The hike can be moderate or strenuous, depending on where you want to hike at the falls area. All ages, but children must be accompanied by adults. For more information call 330-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

Mother’s Day Walk

When: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Bring your binoculars and celebrate Mother’s Day by enjoying a guided bird walk through Foxfield Preserve with a volunteer naturalist. Enjoy the springtime serenade, as the air is sure to be filled with the trill of birdsong. We will meet at The Wilderness Center’s Hart Interpretive Building. All are welcome! For more information call 330-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

Mounted Shooting 11-12 Cowboy When: 10:00 a.m.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds Watch these cowboys compete in timed shooting matches on horseback. Family oriented club with members in wild west outfits. For more information call 614905-2008 or visit www.nooutlaws.com

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Original Amish Country Theater Variety Show O

When: 7 p.m.

W Where: Amish Country Theater W Buckle your seat belts! The Amish Country Theater is back by popular demand B

with BRAND NEW shows in 2013 beginning on May 16th. These hilarious shows are offered every Thursday - Friday - Saturday from May 16 to December 14. For more information call 888-988-7469 or visit www.amishcountrytheater. com

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110th Annual Crusin’ for a Cure Car Show

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SSmithville Community Historical Society Open House

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NNeedle Crafters Club

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

W Where: Killbuck Savings Bank, Downtown Killbuck W Come to Amish Country and show off your pride and joy and help raise money C for the American Cancer Society. Awards, door prizes, silent auction and live music. Community garage sales and much more. For more information call 330276-4881 or visit www.killbuckbank.com/go/miscellaneous/cruisin-for-a-cure-carshow.

When: 1:30-4 p.m.

W Where: Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill, Smithville Ohio W Mishler Weaving Mill, Village Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and M Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville.

Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible. For more information call 330-669-9308 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html

When: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

W Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW W Free to join. For more information call 330-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.

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When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

W Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton Ohio W Dutch oven cooks of all skill levels can come and join in. Individuals as well as D groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome. Bring all your supplies and a favorite dish or two to cook. Never cooked in a Dutch oven before and want to learn? No problem, come participate in our dutch oven training classes.

Lehman’s has a large selection of cast iron pots and accessories for you to stock up with. For more information call 888-438-5346 or visit www.lehmans.com

Lakes Fiber Show 25-26 Great When: Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds Sales booths with fiber related supplies and fiber art. Workshop and demonstrations, kids’ activities, Skein Competition, Fleece Show and Sale, Fresh cooked lamb and more! For more information call 330-264-9665 or visit www. greatlakesfibershow.com.

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HHartzler’s Music Night

When: 7:00 p.m.

W Where: Hartzler Family Dairy & Ice Cream Shoppe, 5454 Cleveland Rd., W Wooster W Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening outside listening to local musiciansweather permitting. For more information call 330-345-8190 or visit www. hartzlerfamilydairy.com

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

4 Beachy’s Country Chalet Restaurant 115 Andreas Drive NE., Sugarcreek (40.499299º -81.635022º)

5 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º)

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

& Museum

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

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

29 Guggisberg Cheese

59 Yoder’s Amish Home

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

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

14 Broad Run Cheese House

49 Shisler’s Cheese House

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

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

35 Kauffman’s Country Bakery

12Boyd & Wurthmann

31 Helping Hands Quilt Shop

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

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

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

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

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

7 Berlin Grande Hotel

11 Blue Bell Inn

30 Guggisberg Swiss Inn

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

47 N. Crawford St., Millersburg (40.554835º -81.914931º)

5025 SR 557, Millersburg (40.5229551º -81.8039052º)

9 Berlin Village Inn

21 Cricket Hill Cabins

47 Scenic Hills RV Park

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

5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

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

10 Blessings Lodge

22 Donna’s Premiere

50 Sojourner's Lodge & Log

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

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

Cabin Suites 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (40.6679637º -81.6913663º)

2 Amish Country Peddler

26 Gospel Shop, The

44 Packship USA

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

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

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

3 Audrey’s Attic

27 Green Acres Furniture

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

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

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

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

16 Carriage House 3213 SR 39, between Walnut Creek and Berlin (40.5450908º -81.7383975º)

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

18 Collectors, Decanters &

46 Pine Cone Gift Shop

3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster (40.845332º -81.928461º)

2877 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.7653453º -81.7452453º)

32 Homestead Furniture

51 Sol’s Exchange

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

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

33 Jake's Handcrafted Oak

53 Swiss Country

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

34 The Kamali 104 E. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502969º -81.640811º)

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

37 Kiko’s Greenhous 15579 Lincoln Way West, Dalton (40.798646º -81.646774º)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

60 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 43 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º)

BULK FOODS 23 15 Bulk Food Country Store

2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek (40.5172712º -81.6999655º)

58 World Crafts 42 Ole Mill Furniture

25 Gospel Book Store 4925 West Main Street (40.7071309º -81.679855º)

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57 Walnut Creek Furniture 38 Main Street Bears

24 Four Corners Furniture 7000 TR 652, Millersburg (40.599304º -81.761186º)

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

28 Greenhouse Shoppe

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

45 Parsley Pot

East Union Bulk Food

14396 Dover Rd., Dalton (40.705216º -81.725832º)

9089 E. Lincoln Way, Orrville (40.795719º -81.812794º)

19 Country Salvage Ltd.

41 Neighborhood Pantry

9420 Kidron Rd., Apple Creek (40.68447º -81.74348º)

7212 Ashland Rd., Wooster (40.824947º -81.063804º)

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

48 Shady View Pantry 3556 Zuercher Rd., Dalton (40.756674º -81.731576º)

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

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

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

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

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

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

9 Berlin Village Inn

21 Cricket Hill Cabins

30 Guggisberg Swiss Inn

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

5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

5025 SR 557, Millersburg (40.5229551º -81.8039052º)

10 Blessings Lodge

22 Donna’s Premiere

46 Scenic Hills RV Park

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

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

6 Berlin Furniture

41 Ole Mill Furniture

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

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

8 Berlin Leather & Pets

50 Sol’s Exchange

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

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

25 Gospel Book Store

60 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry

4925 West Main Street (40.7071309º -81.679855º)

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

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

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

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4 Beachy’s Country Chalet Restaurant 115 Andreas Drive NE., Sugarcreek (40.499299º -81.635022º)

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13 Brick Towne Tavern

52 Sugarcreek Discount

980 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.499299º -81.635022º)

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

14Broad Run Cheese House 6011 Old 39 NW, Dover (40.510957º -81.573298º)

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

26 Gospel Shop, The

34 The Kamali

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

104 E. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502969º -81.640811º)

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

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Recipes SPRINGTIME STRAWBERRY PUNCH Ingredients: *3 6-oz. cans frozen lemonade concentrate *1 qt. Ginger ale *1 10-oz. pkg. Frozen strawberries

Directions: Make lemonade according to directions on can; add ginger ale and strawberries. As a variation, use pink lemonade, raspberry Diet Rite and frozen raspberries.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD Ingredients: Salad *10 oz. fresh spinach *1 pt. Fresh strawberries Dressing *1 1/2 cup sugar *2 tsp. salt *2/3 cup vinegar *1 small red onion, chopped *2 tsp. dry mustard *1/2 cup vegetable oil *3 tblsp. poppy seeds

Directions: Slice strawberries and toss with spinach.

Place all dressing ingredients in blender and mix well. Pour over salad and serve. *To make this salad even more special, caramelize 1 cup of pecans or almonds with 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy frying pan. Slowly cook until all the sugar has been melted onto the nuts and browned.

Immediately place nuts on plate to cool; sprinkle on salad.

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BAKED SALMON AND BROWN RICE

Ingredients: *Salmon fillets *2 1/2 cups water *1 tsp. Dill *1 tsp. Dry mustard *1 cup brown rice *1/4 cup orange juice *1 tsp. Basil *1 tsp. Lemon pepper

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Cook brown rice in water for 20 minutes. Place rice in baking dish, sprinkling a little extra water overtop. Place salmon fillets on rice.

Sprinkle orange juice over all. Mix herbs together and sprinkle over top. Bake, covered, 30-40 minutes.

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PIE Ingredients: *1 qt. Strawberries, stemmed and washed (don’t cut up) *1 9” baked pie shell *3/4 cup sugar *1/2 of a 3 oz. pkg. strawberry Jello (not sugar free) *2-3 drops red food coloring *2 tblsp. cornstarch *1 cup water

Directions: Mix together sugar and cornstarch.

Add to water and cook over medium heat until thickened; cool slightly. Add strawberry gelatin to mixture and mix until well blended; add food coloring and let mixture cool. Arrange strawberries in baked pie shell, stem-side down.

Carefully pour cooled mixture over strawberries and refrigerate until serving.

It’s very good with a dollop of whipped cream on top!

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You truly take a trip back in time as you enter the front doors of Olivesburg General Store. Located in the small country town of Olivesburg, the town has a very close-knit, down home feel.

The drive out was enough to melt away the stresses of the day, as I passed the beautiful Amish countryside on my drive west on State Route 96 just west of Ashland.

Coming to the intersection of State Route 545, my eyes were instantly drawn to the most vibrant blue building I had ever seen, just across an open ďŹ eld. I knew I had reached my destination as I pulled into the drive and spotted a group of elderly gentlemen sitting on picnic benches sharing conversations of the good old days over their morning coffee.

As I entered the shop, I immediately felt a smile come across my face as I looked at old fashioned signs that hung from the ceiling and began to imagine all the history in the old building. I didn’t have to imagine long, as owner Connie Crossen introduced herself and shared the story of the little store with me.

19 years ago Crossen and her husband decided to purchase the shop and turn it into their very own general store. “I made homemade chocolates out of my own home and I wanted to purchase a store to sell my chocolates,� said Crossen. “The business has grown so much and got so busy, I only do chocolates for special orders or during special occasions.�

The Crossen’s added many different items to their store from chocolates and candies, to everyday conveniences such as bread and milk and have been working to expand on their house ware collections. Among their house ware selections, Crossen gets the most compliments and requests on her cookie cutters.

“We carry 400 plus cookie cutters.

They are a huge seller for us,” said Crossen. “I can’t even fathom how many we sell.” Many call in from all over requesting certain shapes and styles and Crossen said they make great gifts.

A large ice-cream bar is located in the center of the store where 16 different flavors of hand-dipped ice cream is served all year long. Original marble counter tops and a couple of bar stools are still in place from the original store. Olivesburg General Store is home to the most famous ice cream treat, the Shawshank Sundae.

This mouth watering treat starts with a warm brownie covered in peanut butter ice cream, lots of hot fudge and topped with whipped cream, M&M’s and a cherry on top. Crossen said, people rave over the dessert and ask for it when they visit. “It’s like heaven on earth,” she said.

Olivesburg General Store also has a small deli with a selection of meats and cheese and serves pizza and hot subs.

In the back corner of the store is Candy Junction. “When my son was little, we would go to a local candy store and buy candy. I wanted to recreate that time I had with him by recreating that store,” said Crossen. It brings back so many memories for her son as well as others who remember a time when they shopped in similar candy stores. Many other aspects of the old building make guests feel like they have taken a trip back in time and reminisce over their fondest memories.

The building was built in 1840 to serve as a small convenience store to the locals of Richland County. In 1871 the building burnt down but much of the original flooring was salvaged once the new building was built.

The building served many purposes throughout the years and left behind pieces of history as it changed hands.

Old lawn mower and farm machinery chains hang from the ceiling and even though they are no longer usable, Crossen couldn’t bear to take them “Olivesburg” continued on pg. 36

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MILLER’S BAKERY “De Good Old Fashioned Bakin” X

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

Crafts, Clocks & Dolls 10126723

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down. A long mirror hangs above the window looking over the small café and use to serve as a barber shop mirror.

Along the far wall is a tall shelf with small boxes that hold all varieties of candies. Crossen said, the store used to sell diamonds for rings. People would look through the different boxes of loose diamonds and pick one to be set right there into a ring. An elderly women came in to tell Crossen that her ring had been purchased at this very store.

Return customers sharing stories of their memories of the old days always brings a smile to Crossen’s face and that smile even comes through as she retells them to others. “We are just a little country store with a lot of country charm,” said Crossen.

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“We are a close-knit community and we serve the locals and the travelers,” said Crossen. She even keeps a charge book for her local customers, something not many stores can do these days. As much as they appreciate the local community, Crossen knows the locals can’t keep them in business.

“We get tour buses in a lot,” said Crossen. Just recently they hosted a tour bus from Cincinnati and had so much fun meeting everyone. “They just filled the store.” Olivesburg General Store has also become a routine stop for Poker Runs and a Corvette Club that meets for lunch a couple times a year.

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people felt she was crazy for it at first but soon came to realize just how attractive the building was to travelers passing by.

Crossen is always looking for ways to improve her small business. Currently she hopes to incorporate more house ware items. Olivesburg General Store seems to have a little something for everyone from food to souvenirs and gifts. “We try to keep our store unique.

We blend the old with the present while still keeping the unique old fashioned feel,” said Crossen.

“So walk around with an ice cream and explore or come have lunch with us sometime,” said Crossen.

Olivesburg General Store is located at 4778 State Route 545 in Ashland.

Hours of operation are MondayFriday frome 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Call 419-895-1038 or visit www.olivesburggeneralstore.com for more information.

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relaxed making childbirth easy when the time comes.

During her time as a midwife, Hess has served many Amish families in the area. While some choose to give birth in their own home, some also visit the center.

Midwifery is not as highly practiced in all Amish communities as one might think. According to Hess, it depends on the community and their beliefs. A large Amish community like our Amish Heartland, found in Wayne and Holmes Counties, is home to Amish who range from the oldest of orders to newer orders.

There are many Amish families who choose to have their children at the local hospital but there are also many who choose to stick with a traditional home birth.

For many Amish, the choice to practice traditional home birthing comes down to both logical reasoning and valued beliefs. Amish families tend to average 7 children and the cost of birthing each of them could

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become substantial by attending local hospitals without commercial insurance. Comfort is also key to the traditional lifestyles of the Amish.

Midwives and local doctors tend to have a better understanding of this lifestyle. Many Amish families live a great distance from the nearest hospital and quick transportation is not always readily available.

Whatever a mother chooses to do is essentially based on her own values and beliefs. Hess said that many women choose to follow the traditions of their sisters when it comes to the birth of their children. Hess wants all mothers to really research their options and become more informed.

She hopes midwifery will someday become a more commonly practiced method of childbirth for Amish and English women.

If you are interested in learning more about Sandra Hess and the Heartland Midwifery Center call 330-231-5945 or visit the center at 28448 CR 10 in Fresno, Ohio.

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.

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

articles about Amish culture and “ Reading life as well as checking out the recipes. ” really like learning more about the “ IAmish lifestyle and reading the event

-KATHY KAPUSTAR, MANSFIELD

calendar. The maps that show the county and township roads are very helpful.

Keep up the good work!.

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-MARGO HALL, MARION

the beauty of the land, Just so much to Amish country is like going “ Going “ Itolove see and do. Great getaway. on a mini-vacation; it’s so relaxing and ” enjoyable! The Amish people are so friendly and I love to shop in Berlin; Sommers, Sol’s and Berlin Leather and Pets especially. Also, the cleanliness and not all the litter found in other places.

-DENISE KONCZ, BARBERTON

of all the stores and little “ Advertising articles to read. Also, the photo contest. ”

-MARY LOU MULL, WELLINGTON

” “ The flea markets, restaurants, peaceful countryside, the different shops, and new places to explore and planning “ Finding watching the people go about their daily the next adventure. ” lives. Just a wonderful atmosphere. I’m a horse lover and I like to see the horses back roads, watching the farmers working in the fields and pulling buggies “ The with the horses and of course, all the good and such. ” food and shops. ” about the Amish and the recipes. “ Stories like the photo contests and finding the More recipes! “ Ibuggy ” wheel. ” -SHIRLEY MANSFIELD, CANTON

-KELLI JACKOWSKI, SHADYSIDE

-ELEANOR SMITH, WHITEHOUSE

BARB WEAVER, APPLE CREEK

-ANITA MILLER, MOUNT VERNON

-HARRIETT DICKINSON, ASHLAND

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, 2013.

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 cnoyes@the-daily-record.com.

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Olivesburg General Store small country store, big country charm

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

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