Amish Heartland, July 2012

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July 2012

2012 Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon & 5K Race page 12

Pine Cone Gift Shop celebrating one year anniversary

Canton Classic Car Museum offering so much more than great cars

A new place with a new name

By Katherine Ryder • Editor

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n any stage of life I feel like the duration is marked, defined as the progress or accomplishment a person makes with it. Almost as if it can only be deemed worthwhile and productive if they have left a piece of themselves behind, if there is continued growth long after the stage has passed.

Over the past two years, since graduating college and embarking on my first official job, I’ve been monitoring how things have changed and how different my life would be if I had chosen a different path – a variant of my final choices.

Fresh out of college, anxious and excited, I started at Spectrum Publications in Wooster with an air of uncertainty. I was afraid that I couldn’t succeed in what everyone was telling me was now “the real world.” I had faith, don’t get me wrong, that everything was going to work out how it was supposed to. I knew that there would be ups and downs, that I’d make mistakes and be unavoidably human. But when I walked through the doors on my first day, the nerves overtook and I couldn’t at that time realize that I was falling into the exact place I was meant to be.

Now at the peak of my comfort and content a new adventure is knocking.

It always seems that (as the turn of phrase goes) “when it rains, it pours” has been the motto for my life – in blessings and in disappointments. This is no different.

When my fiancé, Brendan, proposed last July and we decided on a June 30 wedding date, we thought we were covering all of our bases and ensuring that we would be providing a smooth transition into married life. He was set to graduate from his master’s program in May and job hunt afterward, while I worked around other commitments that come with the summer season.

What we didn’t expect was for him to land a job before the wedding – thus the rain started.

With a great opportunity on the horizon and wedding preparations piling, the past few weeks have been in a word...insane.

I’ve been told (repeatedly) that the most stressful moments in a person’s life are: getting married, starting a job and moving. One, check. Two, check. Three...check.

I always knew that relocating was an almost certain possibility with his field. I even expected it to happen shortly into our marriage. But when Quincy University called to offer him the job on June 5 it hit.

People often talk about their relationships with their coworkers and their bosses. Many of them even go as far to acknowledge a closeness, a family unit that they find. It comes as no shock to me when that’s the case. These are, afterall, the people that we spend the majority of our time with, outside of our parents and spouses.

There are so many things that I count as blessings in my life, so many ways in which I’m fortunate. This job has been a blessing. I’ve been able to meet many wonderful and interesting people, learn about another culture, hear stories from generations passed, build relationships and expand my resumé all the while doing something that I love.

As I begin to transition yet again from the familiar to the unknown I want to thank all of the people that have offered support, encouragement, laughter, challenges and so many memories. And of course, thank you to the many dedicated readers of Spectrum Publications’ products. Without them, nothing I have done would have been possible.

In this moment. In this stage. My time has been marked. Whether I have accomplished anything or progressed myself is not for me to say. In time I’ll know if my moment was worthwhile to anyone else, but to me...I have grown in ways I wouldn’t have otherwise.

Now it’s bittersweet – the adventure with the leaving. I have left a piece of myself with you all, whether you keep it or not is up to you.

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32 FEATURES

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Canton Classic Car Museum: offering so much more than great cars ...... 06 2012 Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon & 5K Race ............................. 12 Furniture Heartland ........................................... 26 Pine Cone Gift Shop: celebrating one year anniversary ................... 32 Photo Contest.................................................... 34

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

Amish Heartland SPECTRUM Publications

IN EVERY ISSUE

Editorial ...................................................................... 00 Recipes ................................................................30 Buggy Wheel.................................. Inside Back

OFFICE Spectrum Publications • 212 E. Liberty St. • Wooster, OH 44691 • 330-264-1125 amishinfo@spectrumpubs.com www.amish-heartland.com General Manager Bill McKinney • Sales Manager Rhonda Geer • Sales Amanda Nixon, 330-2871668, Larry Gray, 330-287-1633; Donna Tomak, 330-264-1125 (Ext. 2210); Kim Merckle, 330-287-1628 • Managing Editor Lance White • Editor Katherine Ryder

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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

ANTIQUES & ART

Walnut Creek Antique Mall .....13

Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05 Troyer’s Home Pantry ................13

ATTRACTIONS

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................29 Rolling Ridge Ranch..................15 Yoder’s Amish Home .................10

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

Audrey’s Attic.............................10 Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol’s Exchange ............................28 World Crafts................................05

DINING & FOOD

Boyd & Wurthmann ...................11 Guggisberg Cheese .....................29 Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....13 Miller’s Bakery ...........................43 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................15 2

Berlin Furniture ..........................28 Four Corners Furniture .............10 Green Acres Furniture...............27 Homestead Furniture .................27 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............43 Ole Mill Furniture ......................13 Troyer Furniture .........................27 Walnut Creek Furniture ............27

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS Country View Wicker .................29 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........11

LODGING

Berlin Grande Hotel ..................29 Berlin Village Inn .......................43 Blessings Lodge ..........................13 Cricket Hill Cabins .....................41

Guggisberg Swiss Inn .................41 Premier Carriage House Cottages ......................28/41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................11 Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites.........................41

SHIPPING/PACKAGING

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

SHOPS & SUCH

Amish Country Peddler .............13 Berlin Leather & Pets ................11 Carriage House ...........................11 Charm Harness & Boot .............43 Harvest Moon .............................15 Kiko’s Greenhouse .....................05 Main Street Bears .......................05 Olivesburg General Store..........43 RW Leather .................................10 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts.............................14 Zondervan ...................................03

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Orrville Farmers’ Market

When: June 7-Sept. 27 (Every Thursday); 3-6 p.m.

Where: W. Market St. by the railroad tracks, downtown Orrville

(Immediately west of city parking lot; plenty of parking space available)

Would you like to: • Talk to the farmer who grew the food you put on your table?

• Get free recipes and food preparation tips?

• Be a vendor and turn your surplus garden produce, baking skills, and crafting abilities into COLD, HARD CASH? Where else can you buy the finest quality food for your family and walk your dog at the same time? Where else can you support our local farmers and keep your hard-earned dollars circulating right here in your own community?

Constantly changing variety of fresh locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables including strawberries, rhubarb, sweet corn, tomatoes, etc. The Orrville Farmers’ Market vendors will have any vegetables and fruits that are available in local gardens and farms.

The Market also carries baked goods, hand-crafted items, meats, eggs, butter and cheese. There are six-eight different varieties of quick breads available as well as pastries and pies; hand-crafted items include: greeting cards, pottery, plant stands, jewelry, cookbooks and much more.

We are the only farmers’ market in Ohio with a train that stops for us so the conductor and engineer can make purchases from our vendors.

The Story Lady continues to be at the market to entertain children who come to visit. Kids can spend the afternoon playing with bubble soap, sidewalk chalk, a ball, puzzles, games, riddles and “critters” made out of vegetables; or create artwork or participate in other activities that the Story Lady will have planned for them while their parents shop.

Vendors and products change on a weekly basis. Visitors are encouraged to attend the Orrville Farmers’ Market every week as no two Thursdays will be the same.

Space for vendors is limited but still avaiable. If paid in advance, the cost is $4 per week for the whole season ($68/17 weeks) or spaces can be rented on a weekly basis at $6/week. Call Shelby Winning, market manager, 330-682-5041 for additional information and a contract.

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“Rhubarb is a metaphor for finding happiness in your own backyard.”

Visitors' Guide

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BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ³ America’s most-exciting cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history; half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; NE of Berlin, off US 62 at 5798 CR 77, (330) 893-3192, www.behalt.com; Open Year Round Mon.-Sat. 9-5 (June 1-Oct. 31; open Friday & Saturday evenings til 8 p.m.)

225 NORTH MAIN ST. • (RT. 21) • NAVARRE

(330) 879-9655 WED - SAT 10:00 - 4:00

Stop in to see many unique Fair Trade Items Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5

~ WAYNE COUNTY ~ ORRVILLE: PackShip USA — We pack ... we ship ... anything, anywhere; furniture, antiques, fine art — no item too small or too large; Instapak foam to protect high value items; you shop ... we’ll ship; (330) 682-PACK (7225). www.packshipusa.com DALTON: Kiko’s Greenhouse — Gift shop & area’s largest lawn ornament display, ranging from gargoyles, geese, bird baths, gazing balls, plant markers, baskets, annuals and perennials. 15579 Lincoln Way West, (330) 832-8698.

Fairly Traded Handicrafts from 35 Developing Countries • Home Decor • Wedding Gifts • Scarves • Jewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate Kidron, OH 330-857-0590 Lehman’s Mercantile behind Lehman’s Hardware www.worldcraftsfairtrade.com

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ORRVILLE: Shisler’s Cheese House — “The Best Little Cheese House in Wayne County�. Open 7 days 8am - 6pm.

Cheese, Smoked Meats, Gourmet Foods, Heggy’s & Coblentz Chocolate.www. cheesehouse.com 55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105 10030885

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Canton Classic Car Museum offering so much more than great cars

By Katherine Ryder • Editor

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har Lautzenheiser, director of Canton Classic Car Museum, began working in her ideal location more than 26 years ago; however, that wasn’t the first time she stepped inside the doors.

The Canton Classic Car Museum was established by the late Marshall Belden, Sr. in 1978. The museum currently exhibits forty-five rare and unusual classic and special interest automobiles.

The gorgeous vehicles are complemented by the thousands of pieces of historical memorabilia displayed throughout the museum.

The Canton Classic Car Museum has something for everyone: automobilia, vintage toys, steam engines, movie posters, historic photography, oriental rugs, Meyer’s Lake Park and Canton historical displays. The list goes on and on.

As an only child, Lautzenheiser’s father was a car guy and she often describes her childhood as the best of both worlds, 6

“I learned about cars from my dad and cooking from my mom.”

Cars in general have never not been a part of her life, Lautzenheiser explained.

Even when Lautzenheiser took notice to how it affected her relationship with other women, finding that it wasn’t normal to have a fascination for such machinery; still, Lautzenheiser can’t help it. She just loves cars.

In recent years, the economy issues has placed a decline in traveling.

Lautzenheiser has noticed that local tourism is increasing along with larger groups by motor coach.

“Because of all of the economy issues, people are vacationing in their own backyards,” Lautzenheiser said. “It’s been a blessing to us in the long run, because our local community is noticing

us when they didn’t as much before.”

Above all, she wants people to understand that Canton Classic Car Museum is so much more than great cars.

“There have been times when wives have come with their husbands and waited in the car because they thought all we have is cars,” Lautzenheiser said.

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My favorite aspect of the business is seeing the surprise of people. You watch them and see them recognize something that brings back a piece of their childhood.

prove that we are so much more than that. We have history. We have nostalgia.

We have antiques, and I think they need to experience that.”

When a visitor steps into Canton Classic Car Museum, they have stepped into a collision of different eras. Lautzenheiser said that there is something for everyone, and it’s true.

“My favorite aspect of the business is seeing the surprise of people,” she said. “You watch them and see them recognize something that brings back a piece of their childhood.”

One of her goals for the future is to make the museum more of a handson visit, where guests can interact and experience the history in a new aspect.

“It’s all in what you make it,” Lautzenheiser said. “I have kids that come in here and tell me museums are boring. I tell them that they’re boring.”

One of the most important fragments of our personalities has been lost over time – Lautzenheiser describes that as our imaginations. In an age where everything is handed to us at our convenience, the next generation isn’t challenged to imagine a different time, a different place other than their own.

“There are stories to be told here,” Lautzenheiser said. “How incredible is that?”

Canton Classic Car Museum is located at 612 Market Ave. South in Canton.

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rates: Adults/$7.50 (18 and up); Seniors (60 and up)/$6; Youth (5-17)/$5; Children (4 and under)/$3. Discount group rates are available. Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The extensive gift shop also has something for everyone including model cars, T-shirts, jackets, puzzles, ties, jewelry and more. The gift shop is open during museum hours. For additional information visit www.cantonclassiccar. org or call 330-455-3603.

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2012 Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon & 5K Race

By Katherine Ryder • Editor

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n Saturday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. competitors will take off in the first annual Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon and 5k Race. The most unique factor about this event is the setting. The 5k and half marathon are both run on township and country roads of Ohio’s Amish Country.

Mark Fowler, marketing director for Zinck’s Inn in Berlin, has expressed his enthusiasm for the uniqueness of this race.

“We have such a catch for this event,” Fowler said. “We don’t have to build a festival to have a race, we already have what we need. There are so many options to choose from...people can go anywhere to race, they don’t always have this option.”

Runners, their family, their friends, other visitors and local community members will be welcomed into Berlin starting Friday, Nov. 23. At that time Zinck’s Inn will host an expo for the runners to come and pick up their numbers and their packet of information. Packets will include material from sponsors and everything they’ll need to know for the event.

All registration for the race is done online. Along with the opportunity, the runners and their family are also given a Thanksgiving meal at one of the three local restaurants in downtown Berlin: Cindy’s Diner, Farmstead Restaurant and Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant. They can decide to eat Friday or Saturday. Fowler, along with many others who are organizing this 12

event, is striving to provide traditional Amish specialties; another unique quality to this event.

Fowler said that a large percentage of the downtown and local community have participated in making the Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon and 5k Race a success.

The race will begin at Perry Reese and finish on the Hiland High School track, with an elevation gain in the last four miles. Along the half marathon course, runners will pass 30 Amish businesses.

Fowler is anticipating 250 runners; however wouldn’t be surprised if there were many more than that.

“The half marathon in Canton for Hartville has reached 4,000 runners over three years,” Fowler said. “That makes me a little nervous because we definitely couldn’t handle that many at this time.”

Friday, Nov. 23 is the last day participants can register. For prices and more information visit www. runinamishcountry.com.

The event began to manifest itself after Alan Zinck, owner of Zinck’s Inn, starting mentioning the idea.

According to Fowler, Mr. Zinck is a runner himself, participating in marathons. Primarily he was looking for a way to extend the tourism season, but also knew that there wasn’t a race during this time of year available in the area.

“I think the one thing Holmes County has been able to prove is that when we do an event we do it right,” Fowler said. “Our area will benefit from this.

“Marathon” continued on page 42

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

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! Bakery • Café Ice Cream Parlor

Wholesale and Retail

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4357 US 62, Millersburg Across from Heini’s Cheese in the of Amish Country Open Monday-Saturday Sundays (May-Thanksgiving)

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Walnut Creek Antique Mall -11,000-square feet of Antique dealers(Next to Walnut Creek Water Tower)

668 W. Main (Rt. 250), Apple Creek 330-698-4182 M-F 6-6; Sat. 6-5; Closed Sunday 319 E. North, Wooster, 330-263-1990 M-Thur. & Sat. 6-2; Fri. 6-4; Closed Sunday

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HARVEST MOON of BERLIN • Handmade Amish Dolls • Lighted Pictures • Locally Made Baskets • USA Made Braided Rugs • Colonial Tin • Park Design Curtains • Willow Tree by Demdaco • 4000 Sq. Ft. of Shopping Area!

Mon.-Sat. 10 AM-6 PM (Open 4th of July 10-5) Website: www.harvestmoonofberlin.com 4792 E. Main Street • Berlin 330-893-3711 1004247

Delicious Family Style Meals Made from Scratch

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Full event listing for the month can be found online at www.amish-heartland.com!

4 Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock Auction

When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year-round.

Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and 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.

5 Orrville Farmers’ Market

When: June 7-Sept. 27 (Every Thursday); 3-6 p.m.

Where: W. Market St. by the railroad tracks, downtown Orrville (Immediately west of city parking lot; plenty of parking space available) Would you like to: • Talk to the farmer who grew the food you put on your table?

• Get free recipes and food preparation tips?

• Be a vendor and turn your surplus garden produce, baking skills and crafting abilities into COLD, HARD CASH? Where else can you buy the finest quality food for your family and walk your dog at the same time? Where else can you support

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our local farmers and keep your hard-earned dollars circulating right here in your own community?

Constantly changing variety of fresh locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetable including strawberries, rhubarb, sweet corn, tomatoes, etc. The Orrville Farmers’ Market vendors will have any vegetables and fruits that are available in local gardens and farms.

The Market also carries baked goods, hand-crafted items, meats, eggs, butter and cheese. There are six-eight different varieties of quick breads available as well as pastries and pies; hand-crafted items include: greeting cards, pottery, plant stands, jewelry, cookbooks and much more.

We are the only farmers’ market in Ohio with a train that stops for us so the conductor and engineer can make purchases from our vendors.

The Story Lady continues to be at the market to entertain children who come to visit.

Kids can spend the afternoon playing with bubble soap, sidewalk chalk, a ball, puzzles, games, riddles and “critters” made out of vegetables; or create artwork or participate in other activities that the Story Lady will have planned for them while their parents shop.

Vendors and products change on a weekly basis. Visitors are encouraged to attend the Orrville Farmers’ Market every week as no two Thursdays will be the same.

Space for vendors is limited but still avaiable.

If paid in advance, the cost is $4 per week for the whole season ($68/17 weeks) or spaces can be rented on a weekly basis at $6/week. Call Shelby Winning, market manager, 330-6825041 for additional information and a contract.

6 Sugarcreek Moonlight Madness Sale Where: Village of Sugarcreek For more information call 330-852-4113 or visit www.villageofsugarcreek.com.

First Friday Celebration

Where: Main Street in Downtown Coshocton Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 740-622-5411; more information available at www.visitcoshocton.com or www.

CoshoctonFirstFriday.com This free event uses historic Main Street as the backdrop for musical entertainment, kids’ activities an art show and sale, wonderful food, sidewalk sales and so much more. These diverse activities are planned to appeal to people of all ages. Free.

7 Cookbook Extravaganza and Tasting at Gospel Book Store

Where: Gospel Book Store; 4900 Oak St., Berlin For more information call 330-893-2523 or visit www.mygospelbookstore.com.

Every Woman’s House Garden Tour

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date is July 8, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Holmes County Friends & Neighbors of Every Woman’s House; Millersburg area.

Featured Holmes County Gardens: Tammy and Vic Weaver; Cora and David Coblentz; Charlene Miller; Blessing Acres Produce.

A Garden Breakfast will take place at Faith Bible Church in Millersburg at 9 a.m., prior to the garden viewings. The featured speaker for the Garden Breakfast will be local naturalist, Marilyn Rehm. Her topic is Backyard Birdhouses. The Garden Breakfast has limited seating available and can be attended with the advance purchase of a patron’s ticket at $25/person, which includes the garden tour. Special pricing for groups

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of five or more is $20/person. To purchase patron’s ticket, call Kim Brown at 330-2310231 or Eleanor Runyan at 330-231-1165.

Tickets for the Garden Tour go on sale June 1 at a cost of $10/person. They are available at: Commercial and Savings Bank offices in Millersburg, Berlin, Charm, Shreve, Walnut Creek, Winesburg and Wooster; Rodhe’s Marketplace in Millersburg; Country Gatherings in Berlin; Buehler’s in Wooster.

Tickets will also be available at all of the gardens on the day of the tour.

Proceeds from this event will go directly to Every Woman’s House, a non-profit organization dedicated to the treatment of victims of domestic violence and the prevention of such violence in our community.

11 Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock Auction

When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round.

Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and 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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Coshocton County Antique Power Association 5th Annual Summer Show

Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock Auction

Where: Coshocton County Fairgrounds; 707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton Featured tractors and equipment will be Case, International and Farmall. Come join us at the fairgrounds for fun, food, friends and fellowship. Parade will be Saturday, July 14 at 5 p.m., beginning at the fairgrounds and proceeding down Main Street.

Contact Paul Schonauer, 740-622-7618 or secretary, Sam Wyler, 740-545-7792 or visit www.visitcoshocton.com for more information.

14 Summer Celebration at Lehman’s

Where: Lehman’s Hardware; 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton For more information call 330-857-5757 or visit www.lehmans.com.

Second Saturdays in the ‘Burg – 1960s Theme

Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg, Courthouse Lawn Join us in Historic Downtown Millersburg for the third installment of Second Saturdays in the ‘Burg! Continuing our trip through the decades, July marks the celebration of the simmering 1960s with hippies, the Beatles, Andy Warhol and the Kennedys! Enjoy music, food and many other activities of the decade, and bring your lawn chairs/blankets for a night showing of True Grit on the courthouse lawn!

For more information call 330-674-3955 or visit www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com.

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When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round.

Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and 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.

19 The McKamey’s Gospel Concert

Where: Amish Door Restaurant; 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot Claiming more than 21 number-one singles (the most in history of Southern Gospel music), this six-member group gives a familyfriendly performance that is sure to inspire.

For more information call 888-264-7436 or visit www.amishdoor.com.

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When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope Amish and non-Amish bring their animals

to market every Wednesday year round.

Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and 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.

26-28 Doughty Valley Steam Days

Where: Two miles north of Charm; 5023 SR 557, Millersburg Be sure to make plans to attend the Doughty Valley Steam Days annual antique farm machinery show, located on State Route 557, two miles north of Charm, near Guggisburg Cheese. See in action all day long: steam tractors, prairie tractors and antique gas engines. Feature demonstrations include steam plowing, steam powered sawmills, steam powered shingle mill and steam threshing. Evening events planned are steam tractor games, tug-of-war, draft horse pulling and spark shows. Bluegrass music Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; bring lawn chairs. Food will be available all day from Charm View School and other local vendors. Admission is $4/day, free parking. For more information call 330-763-0303.

27-28 Overboard Dinner Theater

Where: Amish Door Restaurant; 1210 Winesburg Sr., Wilmot A hapless television executive on the run is mistaken for a legendary sea captain by a group of Irish fisherman. Watch as two brilliant actors play dozen of roles in this fast-paced comedy thriller. A daring new adaptation of the book of Jonah from award-

winning 34west. For more information call 888-264-7436 or visit www.amishdoor.com.

Rainbow of Hope Benefit Auction

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope This annual (non-profit) Benefit Auction is to provide financial assistance to area residents who are unable to pay the health costs resulting from catastrophic illnesses affecting infants and children.

Pre-auction: Friday night with chicken barbecue, local entertainment, volleyball tournaments and kids toys/fun auction.

Saturday: Full course breakfast starts at 6 a.m. Auction begins at 8:30 a.m. Quilts, crafts, furniture, lawn furniture, bake sale, livestock and many more local items.

For more information on the auction or to send donations write to: Rainbow of Hope Foundation PO Box 8 Mt. Hope, OH 44660 or call 330-674-5062.

Johnny Appleseed Festival

When: 4-11 p.m.

Where: Apple Creek Village Park Apple Creek will hold their annual Johnny Appleseed Festival; Chicken BBQ will be served from 4:30 p.m. until it is gone each night. There will be bingo, games, a variety of booths, an inflatable bungee bounce house, a two-lane bungee run, and obstacle courses both nights.

At 5:15 p.m. on Friday, the police canines can be seen on the grounds followed by the princess contest and queen crowning. The Apple Creek Blue Grass Band will provide the music from 7:45-11 p.m.

On Saturday, the parade will start from the Ford Garage at 3:30 p.m. (Entries for the parade will need to start lining up at 2:30 p.m.) No entrance fee or pre-registration is required to participate in the parade.

Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: Vehicles: antique, classified and Mayor’s choice – Floats: historical, musical, and judge’s choice.

Raffle tickets are now being sold and winners will be drawn during the evening.

The flag raising and National Anthem will take place at 5 p.m. each night by Boy Scout Troop 69. Curt Morris will be the announcer and Bruce Fisher the D.J. both nights.

For more information call 330-698-5038.

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

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

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

9 Boyd & Wurthmann

27 Miller’s Bakery

39 Shisler’s Cheese House

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

4280 TR 356, Millersburg (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

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

23 Kauffman’s

28 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen

44 Troyer’s Home Pantry

8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg (40.6241479º -81.7915683º)

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

4 Berlin Grande Hotel

18 Guggisberg Swiss Inn

45 Uncle Tom’s Cabin

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

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

3515 CR 168, Millersburg (40.573412º -81.74763º)

7 Berlin Village Inn

34 Premier Carriage

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

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

House Cottages 6291 CR 203, Millersburg (40.573123º -81.847810)

8 Blessings Lodge 5174 TR 359, Millersburg (40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

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

13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

40 Sojourner’s Lodge & Log Cabin Suites 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (40.6679637º -81.6913663º)

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22 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak

41 Sol’s Exchange

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

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

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

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24 Kauffman Lawn Furniture

42 Swiss Country

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

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

5 Berlin Leather & Pets

25 Kiko’s Greenhouse

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

15579 Lincoln Way West, Dalton (40.7986495º -81.6467745º)

6 Berlin Village Gift Barn

26 Main Street Bears

4757 SR 39, Millersburg (40.841048º -81.764447º)

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

46 Walnut Creek

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29 Ole Mill Furniture

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

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

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

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

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

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

15 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.7071309º -81.679855º)

16 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster (40.8453279º -81.9284401º)

19 Harvest Moon 4972 E. Main St., Berlin (40.5617802º -81.8012863º)

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

30 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.886183º -82.426688º)

31 Packship USA

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

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

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

48 Weaver’s Furniture

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

7011 Old Route 39 NW, Sugarcreek (40.5083119º -81.5935609º)

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49 World Crafts

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

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

33 Pine Cone Gift Shop 2877 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.7653453º -81.7452453º)

35 Quailcrest Farms 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster (40.8977379º -81.991655º)

36 R.W. Leather 4415 CR 114, Sugarcreek (40.5287643º -81.7257082º)

37 Salt Creek Bedding 13155 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg (40.674842º -81.7821696º)

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

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

4280 TR 356, Millersburg (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

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34 Premier Carriage

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

House Cottages 6291 CR 203, Millersburg (40.573123º -81.847810)

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

45 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 3515 CR 168, Millersburg (40.573412º -81.74763º)

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

38 Scenic Hills RV Park 4642 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

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

6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4757 SR 39, Millersburg (40.841048º -81.764447º)

19 Harvest Moon 4972 E. Main St., Berlin (40.5617802º -81.8012863º)

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Coffee Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS: *1 c. flour *1 1/2 tsp. salt *1/2 tsp. pepper *1 tsp. thyme *3 lb. stew beef, cubed *3 tblsp. oil *5 c. beef broth or stock *1 c. strong brewed coffee *1 tblsp. Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS: 1.Place the flour, salt, pepper and thyme in a bag and shake to blend.

Add the beef cubes, a few at a time, and shake to coat.

2.In a large stockpot, heat the oil until hot and add the beef cubes; brown on all sides. Next, add the rest of the ingredients except for the peas. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for two hours. Add the peas and continue for another 15-30 minutes.

*1 c. milk *1 large head broccoli, cooked, drained and chopped *1/3 c. cracker crumbs, finely crushed (use Ritz crackers)

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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*2 tblsp. butter *2 tblsp. flour *1/4 tsp. salt *1 3-oz. package cream cheese, softened *1/4 c. blue cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS: 1.In a saucepan, melt the butter and then add the flour, salt and cheeses. Add milk all at once; cook and stir until mixture boils. Stir in chopped broccoli. Turn into a casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs.

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*4 c. dry bread cubes *1/2 c. butter *1 small onion, diced fine *1 stalk celery, chopped fine

*1/4 c. butter *2 tblsp. onion, diced *2 tblsp. green bell pepper, diced *3 tblsp. flour *1/2 c. evaporated milk *1/2 c. water *1/2 tsp. salt *1 tsp. pepper

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Directions: 1.In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add onion and green pepper and sauté until the onion begins to color, about five minutes.

Turn heat to low and add the flour; stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk and water, whisking the entire time until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, cheese and parsley and continue to whisk until cheese is melted. Stir in 1 cup of the cooked rice.

*1 pint oysters, shucked and chopped fine, reserving liquid *1 c. milk *Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS: 1.If using fresh bread, cube the bread the day before and put in a large baking pan, cover with a towel, and let set so the bread cubes dry out somewhat.

2.The next day, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and celery, and sauté on medium-low heat for five minutes. Add the oysters along with their liquid and continue to cook for another two minutes. Turn off heat and add the milk, and then add salt and pepper to taste.

3.Put the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl and add the oyster mixture. Mix well, making sure that the bread cubes are moist but not too wet. Add a bit more milk or bread, if needed.

4.Place the prepared filling in a buttered casserole dish (a rectangular one works well) and bake at 350ºF for one hour.

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ine Cone Gift Shop is not your everyday, run of the mill, boutique.

Nestled along Kidron Road, just outside of Orrville, this shop offers a vast collection of floral décor, accessories and items for the home.

Annette Hodkinson, owner, admits that she is a garden and floral lover, which is evident when customers walk into the shop. The mixture of potpourri, doilies, candles, wreaths, potted ornaments and lawn décor encompasses the visitor as they peruse through.

Hodkinson opened the doors about a year ago because she believed people were looking for more permanent items for their homes.

“Times have changed,” Hodkinson said. “I have always loved retail and customer service and I thought I could provide something that customers would really enjoy.”

One of Hodkinson’s goals is to have people walk in and have an enjoyable time, even if they don’t buy. Part of the ordering process includes bringing items in that customers will appreciate, all the while maintaining the atmosphere Hodkinson is working toward for the store.

“When I’m ordering I think about what the current trends are and what I like,” Hodkinson said. “I’m just a small shop so I have the freedom to carry more of what I think other people will enjoy rather than stocking with some other items.”

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I have a lot of return customers. The initial goal is to get the word out, because I believe word of mouth is the best advertising. I have the support of the community, but it takes a lot of time to build a name up for your business.

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aspect of the business is attending gift shows, visiting other gift shops and buying products. Those times allow her to broaden her own creativity and accumulate different ideas for what she can offer her customers.

Having only been settled one year, Hodkinson still finds it difficult to get the word out for Pine Cone Gift Shop, believing that the first year to the first year and a half are always the hardest.

However, she maintains sales and discounts continuously as an initiative to keep traffic coming to the store.

“I have a lot of return customers,” Hodkinson said. “The initial goal is to get the word out, because I believe word of mouth is the best advertising. I have the support of the community, but it takes a long time to build a name up for “Pine” continued on page 42

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2.Put the remaining rice into a well-buttered flat casserole or baking dish and top with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and paprika.

3.Bake at 375ºF for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and the casserole is heated through.

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your business.”

As part of her long-term goals, Hodkinson would like to get a website up and running, both to participate in online orders and as another tool to increase the familiarity with her business.

Hodkinson also wants prospective customers to know that she accepts custom orders for her floral items.

Individuals may bring in vases, swatches or just their ideas and she can create what they are looking for.

Pine Cone Gift Shop is located at 2877 Kidron Rd. in Orrville. The business 42

is open for extended hours during the summer: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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I also think this will help us reach a new demographic. We have been looking for a way to bring the younger generations to Holmes County; this will give them a chance to see what mom and dad have been talking about...that we are a destination.”

Three of the water stations are located at Amish schools, yet another quality that makes this half marathon event unique. Fowler also emphasizes not just the beauty, but the way of life that runners will witness along their journey.

“I know how Amish families love an event,” Fowler said. “I definitely see this as one they will want to gather and experience.”

Two important items that Fowler wanted to address was the deadline for sponsorship, Nov. 1, and volunteer opportunities. Fowler urges sponsors to have their information turned in by Nov. 1 so the team of helpers can have the packets organized and ready to hand out on the day of the event. Also, Fowler expressed that anyone who would be interested in volunteering with the preparation and coordination for that day may contact him at (330) 466-2705.

Proceeds for the 2012 Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon and 5k will go to East Holmes Fire Department and Berlin Main Street Merchants.

For more information contact Mark Fowler, (330) 466-2705 or visit www. runinamishcountry.com.

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SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST Amish Heartland is having a summer photo contest.

For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country.

Contestants can submit as many photos as they want.

The deadline for the Summer Photo Contest is SEPT. 1, 2012.

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

Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to kryder@the-daily-record.com.

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

Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2012. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a six-month subscription to Amish Heartland.

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