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Heartland Who Will the Amish Vote For? FROM THE DESK OF JAVON A Time to Work, A Time to Play

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KIKO'S GREENHOUSE

WHO WILL THE AMISH VOTE FOR? FURNITURE HEARTLAND American Made Hardwoods

YODER'S BARGAIN STORE A Positive Source for the Community

FROM THE DESK OF JAVON "A Time to Work, A Time to Play"

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s Going on in Amish Country

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BOOK REVIEW A Daughter's Dream

MEET THE STAFF Favorite Pie

RECIPES BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ATTRACTIONS

Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center.......................................................................04 French Ridge Vineyards....................................................05 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..................................................02 J.E. Reeves Museum ..............................................................25

Erb's Stove Center.............................................09 Green Acres Furniture......................................................23 Homestead Furniture.........................................................23 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ................................................21 Troyer Furniture..................................................................23 Walnut Creek Furniture........................................................23

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

LODGING

Hillside Caning & Sewing, LLC.............................................06 Parsley Pot.........................................................................29 Sol’s Exchange...................................................................15 World Crafts........................................................................07

DINING & FOOD

Eiler's Candy Shop..................................................................02 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.................................................21 Miller’s Bakery........................................................................08 Pleasant Valley Poultry.......................................................30 Sugar Valley Meats..........................................................20 Troyer’s Home Pantry...........................................................11

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Country Furniture..............................................................24 Country Hill Furnishings.......................................Back Cover Country View Wicker Furniture..........................................30 Eastwood Furniture.............................................................13

Berlin Village Inn............................................................26 Donna’s Premier Lodging.............................................27 Holmes With A View.......................................................27 Scenic Hills RV Park.........................................................26 Whitetail Ridge Lodge.........................................................26

SHOPS & SUCH

Amish Country Peddler............................Inside Front Cover Berlin Leather & Pets........................................................08 Charm Harness & Boot....................................................28 Collector's Decanter.......................................................20 Gospel Book Store............................................................03 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains......................................06 Mt. Hope Harness .................................................................07 Olivesburg General Store....................................................05 Swiss Country Lawn.................................Inside Back Cover Yoder's Bargain Store....................................................21

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A Daughter’s Dream

Book Review

By Shelley Shepard Gray Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

In this second installment of “The Charmed Amish Life,” Shelley Shepard Gray spins a tale about dealing with dreams that don’t come true. Rebecca Kinsinger has always wanted to be a teacher. Now she has the opportunity to step into her dream role, however, things are not exactly as she expected.

While working in the classroom, Rebecca meets a new student, Lilly, and she feels she may have found her true purpose. Lilly’s guardian, Jacob, is also experiencing a new life. He has moved to Ohio to raise his niece, Lilly and try his hand at farming. This proves to be a difficult transition for him, but Rebecca grows close to Lilly helping her through the transition. However, Rebecca and Jacob have a hard time denying their attraction to each other. Will love bloom between them or muddy the waters making Lilly’s transition into a new school and community more difficult?

A fateful accident turns the story upside down and leaves the reader on the edge of their seat. Rebecca and Jacob must decide between duty and

desire...will there be a happy ending for them?

This is a continuation of the first “Charmed Amish Life.” I enjoyed the second one more than the first. Gray has developed some memorable characters in this new story and updated the loved ones from the previous book. I look forward to the third installment that will be coming out September 2016. Be on the lookout!

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MEET THE STAFF

What is Your Favorite Flavor of Pie? "Cherry Pie with vanilla ice cream, but only if it is from Troyer's Home Pantry, they have the best!"

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Begin your visit to Amish Country by learning more about Amish/ Mennonite life and culture.

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"My favorite pie is apple, especially when it is made from fresh picked apples and right out of the oven!"

-Kate Minnich Writer and Designer

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"Nothing is better than a peach pie in the summer time."

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330.893.3192 www.Behalt.com

People who reject law and order change their minds when they can lay down the laws and give the orders.

- An Amish Proverb

STEP INTO THE PAST

Visit

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Kiko's Kiko's Greenhouse Greenhouse Story & Photos by KATE MINNICH AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

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hat began as a hobby for Jim Kiko has grown into a flourishing greenhouse business with a unique niche. Visitors of Kiko's Greenhouse will immediately enjoy a medley of statues and figurines while taking in wonderful scent of various flowers. Conveniently located just east of Dalton, Kiko's Greenhouse is one of the best choices for garden plants as well as decorative items.

Kiko started his greenhouse business out of his home, after retiring from a military career as a mechanic. Selling his plants first to neighbors, Kiko developed a green thumb through trial and error and was met with success. As his popularity grew, Kiko's Greenhouse moved to a larger location, which allowed for the expansion of items offered by the business.

The plants and flowers at Kiko's Greenhouse range from beautifully arranged hanging baskets to zucchini plants. Even though the blooming season is coming to a close, the flower options remain plentiful at Kiko's due to consistent watering and care. Planting at least four crops of cucumbers and zucchini a

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1/4 mile East of Berlin on Rt. 39 at Holmes County Flea Market 4550 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654 www.lacecountrycurtains.com Open Thursday-Saturday 9-5 (March-December)

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year, Kiko's offers healthy plants to their customers.

Depending on the time of year, the number of vegetable plants may vary with some petering out as winter enters the scene, but other plants, such as the tomato plant are generally available until January.

Since his humble beginnings, Kiko has explored other options within the greenhouse business. When asked by a customer to obtain chick jars, or little clay pots with holes to grow specialized plants, Jim Kiko began a search that turned up the chick jars and a world of lawn and garden sculptures. Everything from angels to gargoyles were available in various sizes, Kiko decided to give the new item line a chance.

Now Kiko makes several trips to sculpture suppliers in order to maintain the greenhouse's selection.

Creating a semi-circle around the greenhouse, row upon row of sculptures are grouped by theme providing customers with the ability to find exactly what they are looking for.

Everything from the whimsical gnomes and gargoyles to the graceful angels and figurines are available for the choosing. A recent favorite has been the Bigfoot statues in the classic looking over the shoulder pose. Available in multiple sizes, the statue can be placed in a garden or among the trees in a yard. The angels and certain figurines are

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Home Decor • Nativities • Scarves Jewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate

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generally purchased to be placed at the grave site of a loved one. Among the figurines are firefighters, police and military meant to honor loved ones and celebrate their service.

The statues originally come in the cool gray color of concrete, but Jim Kiko offers a painting service for any statue. Brightly colored statues pop out among the gray, offering an example of what the statues can become upon request. Completed by Kiko himself, each painted statue is airbrushed with a latex paint and sealer with the aim of preserving the color as long as possible. One of the popular painted sculptures is currently a dog and should a customer decide they want a painted sculpture, they are able to dictate color patterns to a degree. If the customer brings in a photo, Kiko will follow the design as closely as possible.

Crafted from concrete and kept outside, the sculptures will become damaged over the course of time. Kiko offers repair work to the statues, whenever

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A missing ear or tail can easily be reattached and painted making the piece look like new and last at least a couple more seasons.

Aside from the statues, Kiko's Greenhouse also maintains a selection of benches and memory stones. The benches are crafted in various styles, including some with a curve to the seat and others with vines creeping up the sides. Personalization options are available, which allow the name, birth and death date of loved ones to be engraved upon the seat of the bench. Several memory stones with pre-engraved phrases are available to mark a grave site of a pet or another significant location.

In the event that a customer is unable to find a particular statue, they are welcome to consult a catalog Kiko keeps within the greenhouse. If the statue can be found in the book, he will try to pick it up on the next trip to his suppliers.

Located at the corner of route 172 west and Deerfield at 15579 Lincoln Way W. in Dalton Ohio, Kiko's Greenhouse has the largest selection of lawn and garden decorative items in our area. Anyone looking for lawn and garden ornaments or grave site markers, can visit Kiko's Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 330-832-8698.

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Specializing in leather waist belts

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Recipes Pan-Fried Eggs and Mixed Mushroom Saute on Toasted Sourdough Slices Serves 4

Ingredients: Mushroom Saute 1 1/4 ounce mixed dried mushrooms 1 1/2 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Toast and Eggs 4 1/2-inch sourdough slices, halved if the slices are extra large 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 eggs Olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Rosemary sprigs for garnish, optional 10

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Directions: For the mushroom saute: Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with the boiling water.

Let stand until softened, 20 minutes. Strain in a sieve lined with a double thickness of paper towels and reserve the soaking liquid. Coarsely chop the mushrooms.

Heat the oil in a medium, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. When hot, add the brown mushrooms and saute, stirring often, for 6 minutes. Add the reserved mushrooms, garlic, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir for 1 minute. Add the mushroom liquid and cook, stirring, until it has evaporated, 4 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and several grinds of pepper. Remove the frying pan from the heat and cover with foil to keep warm. (The mushrooms can be prepared 1 day ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate.

Reheat, stirring, over medium heat.)

For the toast and eggs: Brush both sides of the bread slices generously with olive oil. Set a 10- to 11-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and, when hot, add the bread and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the toast and cover loosely with foil. When pan is cool enough to handle, wipe it out with clean paper towels.

Add the butter to the frying pan and set it over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam, break an egg into a saucer, being careful to remove any shell fragments, and gently slide it into the frying pan.

Repeat with the remaining eggs. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cook, basting the eggs with some of the butter in the pan frequently, until the whites are firm and the yolks are still soft and runny, 3 minutes.

While the eggs are cooking, arrange a toasted bread slice on each of four plates. Mound the mushrooms evenly over the toast.

Remove each egg with a spatula and arrange on top of the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, garnish each serving with a rosemary sprig.

Serve immediately.

Directions:

Buttermilk Scones Yields 12 scones Ingredients: 3â „4 cup Zante currants 4 3â „4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3â „4 teaspoon baking soda 1â „2 cup granulated sugar 1 1â „4 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, very cold 1 1â „2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated Topping 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Large crystal sugar or granulated sugar for sprinkling

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Butter a baking sheet.

To make the dough, first combine the currants with warm water to cover in a small bowl and set aside for about 10 minutes until the currants are plumped. Drain well.

While the currants are plumping, sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda into a large mixing bowl if making by hand or into the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the sugar and salt and stir to mix with a wooden spoon. Cut the butter into 1⠄2-inch cubes and scatter the cubes over the dry ingredients. If you are mixing by hand, use a pastry blender or 2 table knives to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. If you are using the mixer, pulse on and off so that you don’t break down the butter too much. You want to end up with a coarse mixture with pea-sized lumps of butter visible.

Add the buttermilk all at once along with the lemon zest and currants and mix gently with the wooden spoon by hand or on low speed if using the mixer. Continue to mix just until the dough holds together. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more buttermilk. You still want to see some of the butter pieces at this point, which all add to the flakiness of the scones once they are baked.

Dust your work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Using your hands, pat the dough into a rectangle about 18 inches long, 5 inches wide and 1 1â „2 inches thick. Brush the top with the melted butter and then sprinkle with the sugar.

Using a chef’s knife, cut the dough into 12 triangles.

Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the scones until the tops are lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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Who Will the Amish Vote For? Story by MARCUS YODER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

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he United States are in the middle of another election cycle with much rhetoric and positioning as each party and their respective candidates stake their claim and ask for the votes of the people. In the news cycle there has even been some discussion about the candidates reaching out to the Amish people. Many visitors to this community ask about the Amish position and who they may vote for. In addition to the question of political involvement, we are also often asked whether the Amish pay taxes, or receive welfare benefits. In

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is deeply touched by nearly five hundred years of history. If you would like to know more about this perspective, or the place of the Amish in history, plan a visit the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center.

The Center offers guided tours of "Behalt" - a 10 ft. x 265 ft. cyclorama oil-on-canvas painting that illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.” The Center is open Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00 and is located near Berlin, OH at 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Please call (330) 893-3192 for more information or to schedule a group tour.

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

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order to understand the Amish position on this issue we must go back into history and understand the world in which the Amish worldview developed.

The world in which the forerunners of the Amish, the Anabaptists, began, was a world that did not have any sense of the separation of church and state. To be a citizen of a territory meant that one was a member of the state church of that particular territory and vise-versa. The Anabaptists called for the freedom for adults to voluntarily choose the way of Christ and to represent that choice by an adult baptism, which stood opposed to the infant baptism of both the Roman Catholic Church and the developing Lutheran and Reformed churches.

This perspective led to a clear division of church and state, and most of the mainline Anabaptists argued that in order for this to work they should not engage in the world of the politics and the political order of the day. As expected this upset the social and political structure of the world in which the Anabaptist began. This viewpoint led to a great deal of controversy and eventually is what led to the animosity against these people.

At the same time, they were often careful to urge their people that they must do all they could to live well within the structure that their respective governments organized. So one should obey any and all laws that did not violate their faith and conscience, and one should pay any taxes required.

This is the viewpoint of many, if not most of the Amish and some of the Mennonites in our world today. They will sometimes vote on local issues, but by and large they do not engage in voting or holding office on any national or even state level. Their mandate, they believe, is to pray for and respect the political system, yet not engage in any way that promotes one or the other party.

They also pay income, property, and most of the other taxes that citizens are expected to pay. Many are social security exempt and therefore do not pay that tax, but then they do not receive social security benefits, or government aid in any form. Since they do not own automobiles they do not pay road taxes that derive from license fees. Many of the Amish churches in Ohio voluntarily collect a “buggy fee” that they give to the state for infrastructure and road repair with the understanding that those fees will be used in the Amish areas. In this way they give more than has been expected of them.

The Amish view of interaction with the government

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August CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2-5 OHIO LIGHT OPERA FESTIVAL SYMPOSIUM Where: Freelander Theatre This summers symposium will be on the musical theater tradition. Visit our website for a complete schedule.

330-263-2345 www.ohiolightopera.org

4-6 MT. HOPE OHIO STEAM & POWER SHOW When: 9 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Grounds, 8076 OH-241 The show features a horse pull on Thursday evening, tractor and steam engine pulls Friday evening, and steam engine and antique tractor actives throughout the weekend.

740-502-5454 www.mthopeauction.com/events

5-6 OHIO MENNONITE RELIEF SALE Where: Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St. Same great event at a new location.

330-682-4843 ohiomccreliefsale.org

Where: Downtown Berlin Come hear Lovedays on the square!

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6 COLLECTABLE EVENT AT TIS THE SEASON Where: 4363 OH-39 Millersburg Join us to see what is new this year in your favorite collectable lines. We carry Jim Shore, Byers Choice, NeQwa, Fontanini, Possible Dreams, Baldwin Brass, Christopher Radko and more.

330-893-3604 www.tistheseasonchristmas.com

6 ANTIQUES IN THE ALLEY Where: Downtown Millersburg Antiques in the Alley is an unique outdoor antique show. Shop along the streets, back doorways of stores and the alleys of our historic village. You will find unique items such as furniture, garden accents, salvage items, primitives, folk art, art decor and everything in between. We've expanded this year to include some craft vendors.

5-6 ROGUES HOLLOW FESTIVAL

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When: Fri, 7-11 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Downtown Doylestown Streets are closed for vendors, games, kiddie parade, classic car show, live bands, vintage baseball & fireworks.

8-13 HOLMES COUNTY FAIR

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Where: Harvest Ridge, 8381 OH-39, Millersburg This will be the 93rd year of presenting one of the most family friendly and affordable

entertainment experiences of the area's summer season. Visit the website or call the fair office for a complete schedule and admission pricing.

330-674-0869 www.holmescountyfair.com

14 3RD ANNUAL PAWS IN THE PARK PAWTY

20 ANTIQUES MARKET When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 381 East Main St, Smithville Antiques Market at the Mishler Weaving Mill. Held in conjunction with the Smithville Community Historical Society Pioneer Village and Mishler Weaving Mill open house 1:30-4 p.m.

330-669-9455

When: Noon-4 p.m.

Where: Freelander Park BBQ chicken dinner, hot dogs, DJ, vendors, dog-themed games, K9 Blessings, professional photographer and so much more! $25 per K9 & Human; $5 per each additional K9 or human over 6 years of age. 2016 dog license & current rabies tags should be on collar. Proceeds benefit the Wayne County Humane Society. Email PawsInTheParkPawty@gmail.com for more information and to pre-register and save $5.

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20 ANNUAL 1 & 2 ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE REUNION Where: Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St, Wooster Please send payment of $12 (for meal) to Emerson Stull, 2020 S. Elyria Rd, Wooster. OH 44691

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AROUND AMISH Heartland TR = Township Road

SR = State Route

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

CR = County Road

US = US Route

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

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

37 French Ridge Vineyards 2586 TR 34, Kllbuck (40.4894° -82.08684499°)

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

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

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

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

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22 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville (40.802762° -81.763000°)

60 J.E. Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 325 East Iron Ave., Dover (40.5156589º -81.462510299º)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie (40.552981º -82.09569899º)

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

&=206.9AF <<1 @A<?2@ 8 Bulk Food Country Store 14396 Dover Rd., Dalton (40.705213° -81.725843°)

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Berlin Leather & Pets 4363 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

20 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster

38 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland

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

39 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762º -82.2596821º)

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4 C&C Treasure Seekers 3169 SR 39, Walnut Creek

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

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

(40.544694° -81.736425°)

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

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

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

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

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

16 Eiler's Candy 225 W. Third St., Dover

26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin (40.561726º -81.798374º)

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

28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 1715 Boughtonville Rd., Willard (41.046201º -82.640647º)

29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville (40.659197º -81.918054º)

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

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

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

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

46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek 47 Troyer Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.5110001º -81.6529587º)

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

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

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

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

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19 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre

44 Sugar Valley Meats 2149 Dutch Valley Dr. NW, Sugarcreek

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18 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin

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17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg

43 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin

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

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Only using American grown hardwoods, each of the furniture stores begin the crafting process with the best products. Depending on the type of wood, the lumber may be brought in from various locations across the country. “Different hardwood species are better in certain areas...the best oak is found in Ohio and parts of PA and MI. Walnut is best from Indiana and Missouri. The Appalachian range including lower NY and PA usually hosts the best cherry,” explains Codi Mast of Homestead Furniture. The slower tree growth in these areas allow for tighter rings in the trees, which creates a stronger hardwood.

Leon Swartzentruber of Green Acres Furniture emphasizes the attention directed toward the quality of lumber before it is brought to the craftsmen. Before the trees are cut and readied for Green Acres, an employee is often sent out with the lumber supplier to look at the potential and beauty various trees could offer. It is, in part, this appreciation of the trees that allows for the execution of a beautiful piece of furniture.

The choice is clear in the mind of the Furniture Heartland stores, hardwood is the only option when crafting furniture to last a lifetime. Crafting beautiful heirloom quality pieces that will endure generations of use requires the best materials.

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The Furniture Heartland stores stress the importance of American crafted products because of the jobs created and quality of work produced.

Green Acres Furniture and Homestead Furniture maintain manufacturing facilities onsite where the skilled craftsmen boast a background in woodworking. These employees live locally, and support the economy through their purchases.

Troyer Furniture and Walnut Creek Furniture stock their inventory from local craftsmen, often putting finishing touches on the pieces in-house.

Troyer Furniture alone works with 90 different Amish craftsmen throughout Holmes, Wayne and Tuscarawas counties.

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A customer walking into the store is immediately met with several shelves of glassware, flashlights and much more. Glassware of various styles and colors line the shelves providing a favorite for anyone who enters the door. A pinwheel design on clear glass or a set completely crafted from deep blue colored glass are just two of the options presented to customers.

As an added bonus, Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bargain Store allows patrons to buy individual pieces of the various dining sets, which provides the opportunity to replace a broken piece or build a complete set over time.

Only carrying non-electric items, Miss Erma is careful to select reliable products that will prove their worth. One such product line is flashlights produced

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Yoder’s Bargain Store offers the community surrounding Fredericksburg the opportunity to shop locally at great prices. The selection provided by the store is expansive and bound to offer something for everyone who walks through the door.

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The size of a household often decides how large the cooking pans need to be and at Yoder’s Bargain Store, the appropriate size can be easily found. Tea kettles from small to extra large, pots arranged by their quart size and baking pans grace the shelves eliminating the need to use multiple pans when a large number of people gather for a meal.

Yoder’s Bargain Store would not be complete without the wellmaintained children’s and book department. Within this particular section of the store, customers can find many unique items, some of which are crafted locally. One portion of shelving is dedicated to a line of coloring books that have been hand drawn. The hand drawn aspect in itself makes the books special, but the uniqueness of the books continue with the newest edition, which was beautifully drawn by Miss Erma niece. The adult book selection ranges in genre offering a little bit of everything from fiction to cooking. Children’s books are prevalent among the selection, offering classics and new options.

The dolls dressed in authentic Amish clothing offer one of the more popular sections for customers. A couple different dolls sit upon a shelf dressed for success in handmade dresses and hats. Clothing may be purchased separately in a variety of colors. “We dress these two to show off the clothing, but people keep wanting to buy them,” says Erma Yoder.

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From the Desk of Javon Miller....

“A Time to Work, A Time to Play.”

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n Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 King Solomon wrote, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”

Growing up on the farm we knew that this is reality.

When the work was ready to do, we did it. When the work was done, then came play.

I distinctly remember one incident. We did some things the old-fashioned way. When the time came to fill the silo, we still did it the old way. A corn binder went ahead and cut and bundled the corn stalks. We then had to follow behind with the wagon and load these bundles on the wagon by hand. It was a long and monotonous job. Often times we started in the morning when the dew was still wet. With it being autumn, it was often a bit cool in the morning. Now imagine with me, it is Labor Day. The corn was all bindered on Saturday and is waiting to be done. If you have ever handled corn stalks, you know the leaves are extremely scratchy. The stalks are 7'-8' tall. This morning, Dad had asked our uncles to come help us. That was definitely a morale booster. Us three brothers were looking forward to an afternoon of softball with our friends.

So in this setting the morning began. A heavy

mist, almost a drizzle, began soon after we started.

Of course us brothers knew that we need to get the job done before we join the ball game. So we started with earnest. Us 14-17 year old brothers with the older uncles and Dad. With the mist and a few hours work behind us, one of us wondered whether we should not quit on account of the “rain.” One wise uncle taught us something about life that we will never forget. It is a nugget to be treasured and passed on to all generations of silo filling youngsters.

When the conditions seem to be against the job remember, “There are two things that don't stop for rain! Silo filling and NFL!” This was not exactly what we wanted to hear but it proved a point. The work must be done and then play can begin. The day cleared and we had a wonderful afternoon of softball to relax our aching backs.

Dad got us a pony and cart to play with. Our first pony was an obstinate little black and white paint named Sailor. We were young and inexperienced so Sailor made full use of our lack of skill. He gave us many hours of fun and we learned how to handle horses. The next step was a young colt named Teddy.

When we got Teddy, he was just weaned from his mother. We played with him the first year and then we trained him ourselves. Teddy gave us more fun than Sailor did. I always had visions of steeplechasing, jumping over bars. I started off with simply laying a broom on the ground and leading him over

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proving that we were “men.” We planned our own menus and made our own meals. We managed to smuggle some fire crackers along. Oh for the simple pleasures of youth. Have you ever heard what a Moon-whistling Bottle Rocket sounds like when it hits the water? Today we wonder what the thrill was, but then it was a grand time. The most suspense filled question was, which group of friends will try to scare us tonight?

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it. When that was successful, I raised the bar a bit until he was jumping over it.

Now came the moment of fulfillment. My triumph was complete. My brothers were summoned to view the jumping. The broomstick was laid out and we jumped over it. I was used to riding bareback, so I was not using a saddle. We raised the bar to rest on top of two buckets. This was the thrill that I dreamed of. The exhilaration of soaring through the air astride a faithful steed that trusted my cues and we were a synchronized well oiled team.

Let me assure you, I learned a lesson. The storybook versions are not always what happens in real life! I started Teddy up at a canter and as we approached the jump, we sped up to a loping gallop. My only miscalculation was the obstacles beside the jumping bar. This time the hurdle was too great for faithful Teddy. He veered a bit to the right and planted his feet in an emergency brake setting. I was ejected without a helmet or parachute. My flight was not far.

It ended headlong against the trunk of the maple tree! I was stunned a bit and when I recovered, I had a splitting headache.

Once more, a country boy knows work comes before play. A neighbor dairy farmer was on vacation and we were asked to help with the chores. The next morning at 5 a.m. those cows had to be milked. We went to the barn to do chores. While my brothers and the neighbor man went out back to fetch the cows, I sat on an upturned bucket with my head in my hands.

I was suffering an extreme headache. Looking back, I probably had a slight concussion but the chores needed to be done. I braced up and the chores were done as usual.

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consisted of chips, pop, and fish in the evening.

We normally scrambled eggs and made bacon for breakfast. One year we went gigging frogs and managed to get a few. That year we also had fresh frog legs for breakfast.

This yearly outing came to an end when we joined our youth group. We then had our youth camping to attend. However, the last year that we had planned it did not turn out as intended. We had all plans made out. The morning of our outing, the neighbor's youngest son came to our house to make some final plans. He was all excited. That evening our laughter turned to mourning.

We were almost all farm boys. As I stated earlier, work comes before play. The neighbor had hay to put up before our friends could go. In a tragic farm accident, our friend passed on to eternity. It was a sad group that gathered for the funeral. We had to face reality. We need to live this life so that we are ready to pass on.

There are a few incidents that I will recount from history. In the early 1900's the older boys at times resorted to wrestling. There was one particular family, the Klines, that was known to be extremely strong. One of these men was said to have pulled a plow by himself. Another died from overdoing it, he was pulling a truck out of a ditch by hand and succeeded.

These boys were known far and wide for their strength. A box-wagon load of roughnecks came about 12 miles to prove that the Klines could be beaten. When they arrived and stated their mission one of the Kline boys ambled over and flipped the

whole wagon on its side. Needless to say, all fight was gone.

In another incident, a challenger showed up. He wanted to wrestle. Being a peace loving Amish fellow, young Kline agreed. First he said, I need a drink. Let’s go down to the basement and get our thirst quenched and then we will wrestle. The innocent contestant followed him. In the basement, Kline said he would like a swig of cider. Instead of getting a glass, he walked over to the big barrel and picked it up. He then proceeded to drink out of the wooden barrel spigot tipped above his mouth.

Needless to say, he won the match without physically grappling.

So as you can see. We are taught to work hard.

We are also taught to enjoy life and play when the work is done. We had no video games but our play developed our working skills. What better way to condition a man to drive a team of horses than to give a boy a pony? What better way to accept the work came before play, then to reward hardworking boys with the afternoon and evening off to go camping or play softball?

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all the facts in and around Amish Country“ Reading we visit often from Carroll County! ”

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Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos. Photos that have been edited will not be accepted.

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

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

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

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

Check the Amish Heartland Facebook page on September 1st to see the August winners (facebook.cpm/amishheartland). The winner will also be announced in the October edition. Winners will receive a free gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers. The June winners are Carol Lindo and Diana Wagner.

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