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Editor................................... Amy M. Orr Contributors...Lee Anne Augsburger Dee Fisher Sylvia Marbach

JULY 2014

Amy M. Orr Holly Wuebker Advertising.............. Raelene Hirschy Vol. 6, No. 7, July 2014 © Wabash Valley Living, 2014. Published monthly since June 2009.

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Quilted Fashion

Editorial office: 346 U.S. Hwy. 27 North, Berne IN 46711. Call (260)849-2187 for editorial or advertising.

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AMISH BUSINESS DIRECTORY

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Rich Roots

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Freshly Baked

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CALENDAR OF AREA EVENTS

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Primitive Design

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Nature's Artwork

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Warmth & Light

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Sew Much?

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Designer Brands

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Adams Memorial Hosp Amy's Photography Amy's Professional Hair Backyard Furniture Berne Antique Mall Berne Chamber Berne Ready Mix Biggs Bixler Insurance Bluecreek Harness Bluffton Regional Med Bluffton Tire Bluhm & Reber Brad Alberson Agency CE Shoes & Repair Century 21 Advance Chain Reaction Christner's Pizza King Classics Plus Countrylane Bakery D & H Workshop D L Schwartz Co das Marit Farmers & Art Decatur Sculpture Tour Decatur Self-Storage E & M Blacksmith E & R Seed Earthen Treasures East of Chicago Eastview Apartments Edelweiss Floral Engine House Quilt Faith & Life Books Family LifeCare Gathering House Geels Backhoe Gersh's Carpet Clean Helen Woodard's Hilty Cabinet Co Hitzer Inc Indiana Tech Install Joe's Lighting Karen's Treasures L J Leatherworks & Seed

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Liechty Bros M & M Flowers M.C. Hilty Maple Grove Store Marla Clauser Miller's Variety Molly's Place MR Planners New Look Exteriors Next Page Bookstore Niswonger PAC Rich Roots Co-Op Richard's Jewelry River Terrace RK Financial Rupp Enterprises Rustic Hickory Furniture Sam's Engine Clinic Schug House Schwartz Manufact Schwartz Marathon Schwartz Shoe Store Schwartz Steel LLC Shaka Shack Sharlette's Fudgery Shetler Auction Signature Healthcare Simon's Mfg Something from the Ga Standard Auto State Farm Steve Rich Swiss Heritage Village Swiss Village Swiss Woodworking Swissland Cheese Tattered Treasures Van Wert CVB Velocity Motors Willow Creek Store Willshire Home Furn Wilmen's Country Store Ya Ya's Mid-Century Yager Furniture Zurcher's Best-One

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KAM (Kim Adams Manufacturing) - Van Wert, OH

Rich Roots Street Co-Op - Adams County, IN Blue Creek Bakery - Berne, IN

The Saltbox Home Furnishings - St. Henry, OH M & M Flowers - Monroe, IN Joe's Lighting Products - Monroe, IN Miller's Variety - Bluffton, IN Closet Update - Portland, IN

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Quilted Fashion Despite Snags, Family Business Succeeds with Quilted Bag Line Article by Dee Fisher Photos provided

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ade in America�—what do those words mean to you? Pride in craftsmanship? Keeping jobs here at home rather than outsourcing them?

It meant all of that and more to the Adams family about 25 years ago when Kim Adams began Kim Adams Manufacturing (KAM) in a garage in Convoy, Ohio, just to the west of Van Wert. Starting with fewer than 10 people,

she and her family grew a small sewing business making quilted fabric products to a quite successful, family-run contracted sewing business in a modern facility in Vision Park, the manufacturing/business park outside Van Wert.

All went well for many years, even after a temporary setback in November 2002, when a tornado hit the area, destroying their relatively new building in Vision Park. The site was

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rebuilt, and the company never broke stride.

KAM was named Enterprise of the Year in 2005 and Van Wert County’s Small Business of the Year in 2006.

contracts, including KAM’s. As this customer brought in the lion’s share of KAM’s contracted business, this left KAM and its 140 employees with a very uncertain future.

Then the hammer fell.

But the Adams family was only down, not out.

They decided to step out in faith and begin their own line of quilted fabric bags and totes. As a nod to the coming generations in their family,

In 2008, KAM’s largest customer announced that it would discontinue all its domestic sewing

the new product line was given the name Stephanie Dawn, after Kim’s oldest grand-daughter. Six years later, KAM continues to rebuild and branch out into many areas of industrial sewing, with their house line, Stephanie Dawn, leading the way.

“The family didn’t want to close the factory (when their largest contract pulled out in 2008), so they got together and thought, could we, should we start our own line? Everyone circled the wagons and decided we would do just that,” says “Sticky” Rammel, head of marketing.

“Of course, they needed a name for the line, and Kim’s oldest granddaughter is Stephanie Dawn Adams, daughter of Kim’s son Ollie and his wife, Amber. We all thought that was a pretty name and decided to go with it.”

Although they had to cut back on the number of their employees, the family was able to keep the business on its feet.

Now, besides their flagship line, KAM has several other contracted jobs that are made alongside the Stephanie Dawn line.

These include Pocket Plus, a fabric pocket of various sizes designed to fit over a waistband, handlebars, walker/ wheelchair handles, and stroller handles, secured with magnets; and Greto, a company that uses heavy paper bags sewed by KAM to keep the spray of paint from getting on truck parts. However, the pride and joy of the family is their very own line of quilted fabric products, which is quickly gaining in popularity as time goes by.

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Brandy Rammel, Sticky’s wife and Kim’s daughter, heads up the color and design of the products, bringing in fabrics from overseas, mostly Korea and Japan. “Basically, a design company in California brings fabric over. We can sometimes choose where the fabric comes from. That’s the only component of the bags that doesn’t come from the US. “It is quilted for us by a company in Kansas City. Every other part of the bags

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comes from here in the states. Each of those other parts represent more jobs that Stephanie Dawn helps create here at home.”

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Stephanie Dawn products are marketed through independent sales representatives who carry several gift lines to gift shops and specialty boutiques around the country, including a young business here in Van Wert—The Embroidery Coop. The owners, Shelly Becker and Ernie Geyer, do custom embroidery in house and market other fabric products, including a good portion of the Stephanie Dawn line.

“We’re excited (about our relationship with The Embroidery Coop) because they’re a younger company we can partner with,” Sticky related. “And, we love that they’re downtown, because Van Wert is working hard to grow the downtown area, and we feel strongly about helping with that growth in any way we can.” As well, Stephanie Dawn maintains an online store on its website for direct sales from their factory.

Twice a year, products are updated and added, and some are retired and discontinued. This year, Stephanie Dawn will hold its seventh annual Outlet Sale on August 7, 8, and 9 at their building in downtown Van Wert, located at 223 S. Washington Street, across the street from the Wassenburg Art Center.

“The sale is always in conjunction with the (Route) 127 sales, since the building is located right on 127.

“Of course, this year, the Van Wert Ribfest is that weekend, and the Lincoln Highway sales, and we’re really excited, because it’s great for Van Wert and the county. We’ll have lots of people coming

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through. Hopefully they’ll be eating in restaurants and staying in hotels here in Van Wert as well as checking out retailers all over town.”

The Outlet Sale will include factory seconds (products with very small defects) as well as retired colors and styles. “This is the only time during the year that we sell factory seconds,” Rammel said. “Prices will be 25% to 75% off retail prices.”

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If you’re in Van Wert, be sure to call the front office at KAM to schedule a factory tour. On my trip around the factory, I was amazed at the amount of technology that is involved in creating a fabric-based product.

As well, I was surprised to see Kim Adams herself hard at work. “Kim is very hands-on, so if she hears of a problem, she can make adjustments and fix it.” Sticky drew himself up proudly as he continued, “That’s the hill we stand on—American-Made and AmericanQuality.”

The Adams are continuing their handson tradition, as Stephanie Dawn herself will be sewing this summer after her high school graduation. American-made is more than words here in Van Wert— it’s a way of life.

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(419) 238-6037 ext. 114 www.stephaniedawn.net

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Blue Creek Bakery Just a few miles north of Berne

Pies 2198 S US 27 Berne, IN Noodles Mon. thru Fri. 7-4 Rolls Sat. 7:30-Noon Donuts Breads Fried Pies Jams & More 14

We Take Special Orders!

Owners: Stephen & Anna Schwartz

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C E Shoe Store & Repair

168 W. State Rd. 18, Bryant, IN 47326 No Sunday Sales!

A variety of shoes and boots - including Irish Setter, LaCrosse, and Softspots ® - Forever Living, bee products, and homemade noodles.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4!

Country Acre Woodworking 717 N 100 E

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Monroe, IN 46772

Blue Creek Harness

“You name it, We’ll make it!”

3804 E 300 S, Monroe, IN 46772 Monday thru Saturday

See us for your harness and tack needs!

Bio Plastic, leather, collars, pads, robes, horse blankets, ropes and more.

Specializing in Raised Panel Cabinet & Furniture Doors, Dovetailed 22 Drawers, & Interior House Doors

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19!

–We also sell Quatro waterproof farm boots–

BLUE CREEK SALES Therm-O-Loc Custom Vinyl Windows Therma-Tru® Entry Doors

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Countrylane Bakery

4224 S 450 W, Berne, IN 46711 Wed. thru Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3

Variety of bakery items. And now, enjoy a home-cooked meal with your group, served by the Grabers. Write or see Marie to schedule!

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3870 E 300 S Monroe, IN 46772

READING BOOKS CHILDREN’S BOOKS

COLORING BOOKS GREETING CARDS PUZZLES

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1510 S. 200 W. Monroe, Indiana 46772

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D & H Workshop

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1343 E 1000 S, Geneva, IN 46740 Stop by or contact by mail.

VM: 260-589-2242

Custom-built furniture and cabinets, trim, millwork and more, in a variety of traditional and modern finishes.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 42!

D. L. Schwartz Co.

“Quality & Service for over 55 Years”

WINDOWS - DOORS -Mastic Vinyl Siding -Steel Entry Doors -Vinyl Replacement Windows -Metal Roofing -Siding

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2188 S. US Hwy 27, Berne, IN 46711

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Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. thru Thurs., 7 to 4:30 Fri., & 7 to 11:30 Sat.

1-800-955-3064

Farm & home supplies, Lodge cast iron, Primo grills, campfire cooking supplies, new & used lamps & lanterns, farrier supplies & more.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16!

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Hilty Cabinet Co. LLC

701 W 350 S, Berne, IN 46711 Mon. thru Fri. 7-4:30; Sat. by appointment

E & M Blacksmith Shop

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2404 W 350 S, Berne, IN 46711

Complete custom kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, with installation available, as well as entertainment centers and dining sets.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 60!

Shoeing Tue. & Fri. 7-3:30; Sat. 7-Noon; M, W, Th by appt.

Horseshoeing & supplies, feed, liniments, thrush remedy & WBZ feed additives, Valley View Feeds, durvet, Horseman’s Pride.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 40!

E & R Seed LLC

HILTY’S FURNITURE

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1356 E 200 S, Monroe, IN 46772 Open Mon. thru Sat. 7:30-4:30

Over 1,500 varieties of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, berry plants and fruit trees, greenhouses and accessories.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 52!

NEW & USED Bedroom Suites - Mattress Sets - Glider Rockers - Chairs - Tables - Poly Lawn Furniture - Dressers - Charcoal (40# bag) Open Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1909 S 100 E Monroe, Indiana

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French Twp. Wood Shop

3070 S 500 W-1, Bluffton, IN 46714 Jacob E. Wickey, Owner

Custom-made hardwood cabinets and furniture, as well as doors, trim, and yoyos.

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Joe’s Lighting Products

2898 S 000 Road, Monroe, IN 46772 Mon. thru Wed. 7 to 5, Sat. 7 to 3; Closed Thur. & Sun.

A large assortment of housewares, Hitzer heating products, and wicks for most heaters!

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 49!

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L & A Herb Shop

998 E 900 S, Geneva, IN 46740 Weight loss, heart health, improved circulation

-Celtic Foam PVC -Removable Celtic FoamFronts PVC -Deep Compartments -Winch & Cable System Removable Fronts

We carry a full line of Nature’s Sunshine vitamins and pure herbs. Live Longer and Healthier with Nature’s Sunshine Products!

Starling-Resistant Entrances Available!

Deep Compartments - Winch & Cable System PLUS, GOURDS & RACKS, BIRD FEEDERS

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LJ’s Leatherworks & Seed Sales

Starling-Resistant Entrances Available!

MERLIN C. HILTY

1757 S 200 W MONROE, IN GOURDS

2362 E. St. Rd. 218, Berne, IN 46711

Mon. & Thu. 7-7; Tue., Fri. & Sat. 7-5; Wed. by appt.

We custom make just about anything in our shop, from harnesses, tool belts, waist belts, and holsters. Stop by and see us!

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 31!

M & M Flowers

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MERLIN C. HILTY 1757 S 200 W Miller’s Variety MONROE, IN 46772 1353 S 400 W-1, Bluffton, IN 46714 4

Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 8-4; Sat.8-2; Closed Thurs.

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Offering a wide variety of fabrics, as well as sewing supplies, baby blankets, boxed greeting cards, loom-woven rugs, and gifts.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 53!

2099 S 100 E, Monroe, IN 46772 Mon. thru Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-3; Closed Sun.

Huge selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, shrubs and mums. Also, hanging baskets and patio pots.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 44!

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R & E Sales

825 E 200 S, Monroe, IN 46772 Mon. & Thur. 8-5; Tue. & Sat. 8-3; Wed. & Fri. 8-8

Bulk foods & spices, large selection of cheeses and cold meats, canning supplies, bakeware, and food prep supplies.

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M.C. Hilty Construction

2575 W 250 S, Berne, IN 46711 (260) 768-8154

Offering a full line of building, from remodels to new construction – roofing, siding, concrete and more. In business since 1991.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54!

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Maple Grove Store/Schwartz Weaving 6807 S 300 E, Berne, IN 46711 Monday thru Saturday

Hand-woven rugs – no rubber backs.

Machine washable. Many colors. Shag, fleece and rag rugs available.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45!

NOT SHOWN ON MAP

Rich Roots Street Co-Op www.richroots.org (260)517-0010

Our family farms promote healthy food solutions using organic methods passed down from generations of dedicated farmers.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21!

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Rustic Hickory Furniture

2042 E 900 S, Geneva, IN 46740 Open Monday thru Saturday from Dawn to Dusk

See our unique selection of steam-bent furnishings, perfect for a cottage, cabin or timber frame home! Just east of Amishville.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 50!

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Sam’s Engine Clinic

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1601 W SR 124, Monroe, IN 46772 Mon. thru Fri. 7:30-5; Sat. 7:30-Noon

Offering sales and service on a variety of outdoor power equipment. *Honda Power Equipment Master Service Technician

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Schwartz Mfg. LLC

2280 E 500 S • Berne, IN 46711

1261 W 200 S, Berne, IN 46711 Mon. thru Fri. 7-5; Sat. 7:30-11:30

Wood Wright finishes, paints, floor sealers, wood and coal kitchen ranges, kerosene cookstoves, bake ovens, inline skates, and volleyball sets.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 31!

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Schwartz Shoe Store

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Swiss Woodworking Stamps & Sales 371 W 500 S, Berne, IN 46711

Mon. thru Wed. & Fri. 8:30-5; Sat. 8:30-3:30

We carry stamping and scrapbooking supplies, as well as wood home accessories, doll furniture, and toys. VM: (260)849-9669 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 60!

555 E 300 S, Monroe, IN 46772 Mon. thru Weds. & Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-3; Closed Thurs.

A variety of shoes for men, women and children, including the Red Wing brand.

Located 1½ miles east of U.S. 27 on CR 300 S. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54!

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Schwartz Steel, LLC

2194 S U.S. Hwy 27, Berne, IN 46711

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Willow Creek Store

5160 W 400 S, Berne, IN 46711 Mon. thru Wed. & Fri. 8-5; Thu. 8-8; Sat. 8-2

Come out to the country to see the grocery store on our homestead! Local fresh fruits & vegetables throughout the summer.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4!

Mon. thru Fri. 7-4:30; Sat. 7:30-11:30

Offering custom fabrication, along with a full line of steel and welding supplies, pulleys, bearings, etc.

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54!

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Wilmen’s Country Store

421 E 100 S, Monroe, IN 46772 Monday thru Saturday 9-5

Fabrics, gift items, housewares and quilts, along with new furniture, including bedroom suites and dining tables. *Custom orders SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54!

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Rich Roots

Family Farms Establish Co-Op to Supply Clean, Healthy Foods Article by Amy M. Orr

W

ith so much concern today over the use of hormones, steroids and pesticides – and how these manmade chemicals might be affecting the health of American consumers – there is a group of local farmers offering a more traditional fare.

According to Bryant, Indiana resident Amy Schlichter, this topic had been the focus on an ongoing discussion between six families,

who hold monthly meetings, for about two years. Amy and her husband represent one of the six families; the other five families own and operate traditional Amish homesteads in Adams County.

“This group got started because their desire is to produce healthy food options for the community,” Amy explains. “We are family friends, and we’d been talking about their

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passion for this – how they wanted to utilize the farming techniques handed down to them and offer the products to other families.

“So, we joined forces, and I became their marketing agent. They don’t have access to the Internet, so I created a website for them.”

The families settled on “Rich Roots Street CoOp” for the name of their organization. Amy

Before

says they call it a “street” co-op because there is no storefront, or even a permanent pick-up site, at this point. For now, customers placing orders with the co-op are able to pay for and collect purchases at the Bluffton Farmer’s Market.

The goal of Rich Roots Street Co-Op is to keep its foods as clean as possible. Amy clarifies, “We are trying to go back to homesteading basics, instead of the modern livestock farm practices.

After

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“The farmers are very precise on what techniques they use. They don’t use any hormones or antibiotics. And now, we have all these healthy foods you can’t typically get in a grocery store. Even if you buy organic food at a chain store, it’s been traveling, so it’s weeks old instead of days old.”

While at least two crops are certified, one Rich Roots farmer who prefers not to be named says, “Our products would probably be described as non-certified organic.” At the top of the products list, you’ll find beef, veal, and lamb. “The beef would be all grass-fed. The sheep are grass-fed. The veal get fresh raw cow’s milk and grass. Our grass-fed animals get fresh grass every 12 to 24 hours.”

The co-op also raises free-range turkey and chicken. A farmer points out, “Some organic free-range chickens are actually raised in small pen areas and have little access to fresh grass – these operations are not too far off from the high-rise coops. Ours are raised on pastures and are moved regularly so they get fresh grass.

“We don’t have pork ready now, but it will hopefully be coming by winter. The hogs are fed non-GMO, non-certified organic grains. We can take orders for pork now, though.”

Amy adds, “Customers can purchase meats in bulk or by the piece. We just had some processed not long ago, so it’s all available in bulk right now. We get big orders, sometimes – we had a lady order 70 chickens awhile back.

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“We will be offering dairy in the future through herd shares. We are ready to sell dairy – we just have to get some paperwork completed, so everything is done properly.”

At least one Rich Roots farmer is raising organic produce, including tomatoes.

Although he put out nearly 1,000 plants last year, he has cut back some for the time being. He says, “In the future, we’ll be trying to talk with customers about what produce they would like us to raise.

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“But, if you start with soil in the right condition, you’ll have healthy plants, where the sugars are just right. Bugs can’t handle the sugar, so they won’t attack the healthy plants.” However, farmers in the co-op may also use some natural dust, or even molasses, to combat pests in a safe, organic fashion.

Rich Roots does have some of last year’s produce available in canned goods, including a three-vegetable drink containing tomato juice. According to Amy, when the co-op produces canned goods, they use mainly apple cider vinegar and honey. “They don’t contain cane sugar, unless it says so in the description on the website.

“We also sell baked goods, including specialty gluten-free and paleo foods. We have a lady in the co-op who can bake just about anything – and make it taste good!

She has Celiac’s disease and has to be extremely careful of what she eats.

“But, she’s learned how to cook this way, and customers can order things they might not normally be able to eat – cookies, brownies, bread, whatever. We have gluten-free, yeast-free, casein-free, and soy-free baked items available to order.

“She also makes homemade lotions, salves, and things like that. We also want to add more homemade medicines and ointments in the future. We want to help people be more self-sufficient in that area.”

Rich Roots currently offers a selection of aromatherapy oils. “And,” says Amy, “we’ll have raw honey products available shortly.”

It isn’t unusual for a food co-op to charge an annual membership fee. Although Rich Roots had been assessing a small $25 annual fee, Amy says they recently decided to offer memberships at no cost.

“It’s difficult to offer discounts,” Amy admits, “but the product is better.”

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To order from Rich Roots, customers may log onto Amy’s website at www.richroots. org and place the order online. For those who don’t use the Internet, ordering by phone is also an option.

The website also features a blog with plenty of helpful information. “Customers can see what’s going on at Rich Roots,” Amy says. “Some of the articles on the blog were written by our farmers, though they don’t use the Internet.

“We also have a Facebook page. That one’s easier to update frequently.

One farmer reveals, “ Our goal isn’t to stay at the farmer’s market. We want to have a certain drop-off site every two weeks, once we have enough regular orders.”

For this man, participating in the co-op could change his way of life. These days, most in the Amish community are unable to support a growing family through farming alone. But, he dreams of being on the farm with his children full-time.

“We want to keep our farms operating with the family. For me, it’s the importance of having the children at home on the farm.

If I do the chores by myself, it might take two hours.”

He laughs. “If my kids are helping, it might take hours. But, I feel it’s important to have the children at home helping out.

“We see that this co-op could really grow, even adding other farmers. They’d have to have the same vision we have. We would produce more or look for other products if there was someone interested in them.”

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so we decided to put in back in use,” Anna says of the new business. The Schwartzes opened Blue Creek Bakery on April 23rd of this year.

“We just bought the property back in March or April, and this bakery building was on it,

Anna explains that she has always enjoyed baking, and had even worked in a bakery before the couple opened their own shop. “As far as how I learned to bake, I learned from my mom.”

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Both grew up in the area. Together, they recently started a new bakery, located at 2198 South U.S. Highway 27 in Berne, and they have experienced a tremendous amount of success in a relatively short time.

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She adds, “I did work at a bakery in later years, about the age of 19 or so. I just really enjoy baking.” In fact, Anna says her favorite part of managing Blue Creek Bakery is the opportunity she has to bake everyday.

Although Stephen is not much of a baker himself, he still plays a part in the success of

the small business. “I do most of the ordering and make sure the equipment keeps running.”

He also ensures things are operating smoothly in the morning before leaving for work. “I go in the morning to help everything get going, and soon after everything’s running, I leave.

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Stephen lists the many baked goods that Blue Creek Bakery offers. “A lot of different pies, as well as fried pies, cookies, bars, and angel food cakes.

We have quite a few different breads, like cinnamon, white, whole wheat, and raisin.

“We sell noodles, jams, and whoopee pies, too. We also have the cream-filled Long John donuts – anything in the baking line.”

According to Stephen, “The fried pies are kind of a specialty item. You take dough, and you put pie filling in it. We have a tool that seals that pie filling in between that dough, and then you deep fry it.

“And, after it’s deep-fried, you put a glaze over it, and it kind of gets a little crisp. It’s very good. We can do about any fruit pie flavor with it – cherry, apple, blueberry, raspberry, lemon.”

Stephen says some changes have been made at Blue Creek Bakery, and that there are a few more changes to come.

“We have added the jams since we started, along with the fried pies.

“We’re planning to add apple fritters, too. We don’t make cream pies, yet, but hopefully that’s coming. I’m sure there will be more as time goes on.”

The coming additions at Blue Creek Bakery aren’t limited to baked goods, either. “We have plans to have the Amish country popcorn in there,” says Stephen. “We’re looking for more jellies and jams, as well as cookbooks.”

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One particular service that Blue Creek Bakery would like to develop further is special-order baked goods for customers. Stephen and Anna would like customers to think of Blue Creek Bakery for special occasion orders.

As the new business works out small wrinkles here and there, Stephen says, “I’m still learning myself.” But, he is pleased with his family’s success so far, and he hopes to see more growth as time passes.

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Art in the Park Noon-1:00 PM Washington Park (260) 824-6069 Bluffton, Indiana

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3:00 PM-4:45 PM Adams Public Library (260) 368-7270 Geneva, Indiana

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7:30 AM Wells Co. 4-H Park (260) 824-6412 Bluffton, Indiana

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My Yellow Rickshaw in Concert 7:00 PM Hudson Park Amphitheater (260) 726-4809 Portland, Indiana

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Swiss Days Tours & Demonstrations 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Swiss Heritage Village (260) 589-8007 Berne, Indiana

Wellness Pavilion Open House 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Muselman Wellness Pavilion (260) 589-4496 Berne, Indiana

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Primitive Design Discover a Wealth of Rustic Home Furnishings at The Saltbox Article and Photos by Holly Wuebker

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or an outsider looking in, The Saltbox Home Furnishings, located in St. Henry, Ohio, appears to be just another shop. But, when you open their welcoming red front door and peek inside, you are transported back in time, to an entirely different era.

The exquisite home furnishings offered provide a variety of goods that work for anyone’s unique

tastes. Primarily focusing on primitive items, it’s the perfect place to find decorations for just about any space.

Owner Lisa Prenger is a fun-loving entrepreneur who spends most of her time in the shop, buying items to display and sell, and arranging everything to her specifications. As a mom and wife, she’s busy with her four kids, ranging in

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ages from 17 to 25 (two boys and two girls). Her youngest will be a senior this year at St. Henry High School.

Lisa’s family is very supportive, and her husband Steve, who serves as the junior high football and basketball coach, has assisted her along the way. After being married nearly 30 years, they both enjoy the small-town

community life and everyone they get to meet in the shop.

That’s one of Lisa’s favorite parts about working at The Saltbox – meeting new customers or clients, who soon become friends. She enjoys hearing about when someone has a new baby, gets married, or when a customer just needs items to decorate their home.

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The Saltbox first opened on Main Street, across from the church in the old hardware store, in March of 2004. A few years later, Lisa moved the shop to State Route 118. Most recently, she moved to Kremer Hoying Road, where she will be celebrating her second year in August and more than ten years in the business.

As Lisa selects products for her shop, she generally bases her decisions on what she likes, as well as what her customers have requested. She obtains items from outside suppliers and from a few nearby businesses, as well.

Some of the primitives and other items at The Saltbox are actually individually created and crafted by gentlemen in Muncie, Indiana. Many times, Lisa chooses seasonal items based on the time of year, and you never know what you might find in the shop.

Some customers may not realize that she also carries valances and curtains, and there are a number of other home décor items that may not appear in the store but can be ordered.

What are Lisa’s favorite selections in the shop? Treenware and wovens are two of her top choices. The treenware are usually kitchen items, such as bowls, made of wood or resin, that are replicas of those used in pioneer days.

The wovens are hand-loomed items that may include blankets, bedding, table linens, napkins and more. Lisa especially likes these items because they are both manufactured in the U.S. The treenware

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What some may not know, as well, is even though individuals can pick and choose as they please, Lisa is also happy to offer interior decorating advice or assist in the furnishing of your home.

As a complimentary service, she tries to learn what an individual likes and what sort of taste they have.

Then, she works with them on determining what they might like or want for their home or business. Her expert advice is always appreciated, since she certainly has a knack for the business.

Furniture is something that not everyone thinks of when visiting a primitive shop. But, The Saltbox offers reasonably-prices accents and upholstered furniture, which is also made in the US. Glass vases, soy candles, and linens are all top-sellers in The Saltbox. Sometimes, Lisa surprises customers by showing how an item “can go in any décor.”

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Lisa provides classes once a month that teach fine arts or custom crafts.

Previously, classes have covered rughooking, wool felting, embroidery and more. When wool felting, a crafter works with wool that almost “looks like cotton candy.”

Using a special barbed needle, the crafter pokes at the wool to make specific shapes. Little by little, the fibers entwine to hold the shape, and the crafter can add other colors, too, to create a bird, flower, or other specific design.

This is just one of the many projects offered at The Saltbox, and this fall, Lisa is hoping to feature a gourd class, where participants will create lanterns or other primitive decorations.

The changing seasons are very popular at The Saltbox, especially fall and winter, since they are such special holiday seasons. There are decorations galore, and in November, Lisa actually closes the shop for a short period of time and re-opens on a Friday to feature the new holiday specials. Everyone is sure to find something to match their tastes.

Why did Lisa decide to open the shop a decade ago? She says it was her love of primitives and her adoration for saltbox-style homes. Her aspiration is to one day own a saltbox home, but until then, she will continue to advise others in furnishing their homes.

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wife Mary also contributes to the business, in addition to caring for the couple’s nine children. The children also help out – even trimming grass along the driveway to keep the property looking neat and tidy.

In 2001, Melvin established his own retail nursery, known as M & M Flowers. His

As its name suggests, M & M Flowers offers a variety of flowers, as well as herbs and

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vegetables. Melvin and his family carry a huge selection of flowers – over 500 varieties to choose from! These are available in hanging baskets, patio pots, or flats.

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M & M Flowers also distributes a wholesale catalog, which makes starter plants and materials, such as plugs and cuttings, available for other greenhouses to purchase. Melvin is working on other avenues of promoting his products.

For now, he keeps quite busy with the sales and auctions that he currently participates in, including the Adams County Flower and Produce Auction.

This local auction is invaluable to M & M Flowers, as it provides an opportunity for the sale of Melvin’s plants in bulk.

M & M Flowers also offers a number of specials throughout the year.

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oe and Rosie Schwartz first began selling Coleman lanterns at their home in 1975.

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When they first opened Joe’s Lighting, Joe never dreamed the family business would grow into what it is today. Five of the Schwartzes’ eleven children help with the operations of this thriving small business.

From then, the business took off, and they moved Joe’s Lighting into the building behind their home in 1993. Joe and Rosie have since expanded their ever-growing shop even further.

Joe’s Lighting specializes in heating and cooking stoves. According to Joe and Rosie, their main sellers are the Ashland cooking stove, which they started selling in 1991, and the Hitzer heating stove, which they first

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You’ll see advertisements for Joe’s Lighting in Wabash Valley Living, as well as an occasional ad in a local paper, but Joe and Rosie also find that word-of-mouth goes a long way. During the month of October, they usually offer a 10% discount on products throughout the store (excluding cook stoves and coal).

Joe and Rosie are actually quite busy during the winter months, and they’ve been told their merchandise makes very nice Christmas gifts for many families, young and old.

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riginally from Wayne County Ohio, Harvey Miller met his wife Susie by chance at a wedding they both attended. Harvey and Susie were married in November of 1984, and since then, the couple has been blessed with six children, including four boys and two girls.

The Millers’ son Leroy opened his shop, Miller’s Variety, on December 9th, 2013, combining two different stores already in existence – Fabric Store-N-More, which was located in a shopping plaza near the north edge of Berne, and Fabric Bargains, which is now Countrylane Bakery. Although Leroy

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owns the business, his mother and father and his sister Lorene help to keep the store up and running.

Miller’s Variety offer a wide selection of all kinds of fabrics, from denim to lace and everything in between. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here.

Whether it is material for making baby blankets or clothing, or even corsages for wedding mementos, Susie has what you need for that special handmade touch of love.

And, the Millers may specialize in fabrics, but as their name points out, the shop definitely carries a wide variety of other

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products. These include such items as baby blankets, denim and knit pants, gift items, crafting cards, dishes, dolls, temperature gauges, and so much more!

One thing that may interest you as you walk into Miller’s Variety, is Susie’s carpet loom. Susie custom weaves fabrics from old clothing and discarded bed sheets into a variety of throw rugs that are very sturdy and made to last!

Susie takes pride in making these rugs.

And, it thrills her to see customers find something in the store that brings enjoyment and fun for themselves and for their families.

Regular hours of business are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Miller’s Variety is closed on Thursdays. But, as busy as Susie knows one can get, she is very flexible on keeping the store open for that last-minute shopper.

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Tour Swiss Village’s Newly Remodeled Independent Living Apartments • 11:00 a.m.

Jay Fox Polka Band Swiss Village Auditorium • 2:00 p.m.

Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion Open House • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 26: Fort Wayne Kinder Und Junge Bavarian Dancers Swiss Village Auditorium • 2:00 p.m.

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Miller’s Variety is just a short drive from Berne on the west edge of the Amish community. The shop is located just south of County Road 100 South near the Adams-Wells County line.

Come see what Miller’s Variety has to offer. You won’t be disappointed!

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Miller’s Variety Harvey & Susie Miller Leroy Miller

1353 S 400 W-1 Bluffton, IN 46714

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how fast the years have gone.” She decided to open a consignment shop after considering the different types of businesses that Portland needed and what might function well there.

Entrepreneur Kari Guntle, who started the business on July 1, 2010, says, “It’s amazing

Kari also wanted a business that would be “recession-proof,” especially in light of recent economic conditions. Consumers always need clothing, and by providing designer brands at a more affordable price, a

hoes, shirts, shorts, purses, wallets, jewelry, home décor and books are just a sampling of the items offered at Closet Update in Portland, Indiana. With a range of sizes in men’s and women’s clothing, they offer a wide variety of gently-used items at a fraction of the price.

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consignment store would also allow shoppers to save money.

in the same location, though. Kari actually started in downtown Portland.

According to Kari, her first goal was to put together a business plan or model, and after researching a multitude of consignment shops, she formulated and finalized her business plan before launching her new endeavor. Closet Update hasn’t always been

After opening the business and getting her feet wet, Kari soon found an opportunity to move to her current location. With a grocery, a discount store, and El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant next door, the locale definitely helps boost business, since everyone can get

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their shopping done – and grab a bite to eat – all in one trip.

Shoppers from some distance, such as Indianapolis, Park City, and Van Wert, Ohio, enjoy a visit the store, as do local customers. The sales staff at Closet Update love helping “people feel better about themselves” with what they are buying – and, the fact that they can do this for customers at a reasonable price.

To keep track of inventory and consignor sales, much has changed since Closet Update first opened four years ago. Now, the staff uses computers throughout the store, and they even have their own barcode printing system in order to tag merchandise. When a consignment item sells, the sale is immediately recorded in the consignor’s account electronically. Each sale is itemized, and Kari works hard to ensure accounts are kept orderly.

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There are always sale items in the shop, and Kari limits consignment clothing to 90 days on the rack to keep the selection fresh, while also sticking to the current season. With summer in full-swing, Closet Update’s shelves are stocked with shorts, tank tops, flip flops, and all your typical summer gear. This fall, they will update their displays and racks with clothing to match the changing of the seasons.

Kari and her staff frequently use social media, including Facebook and Twitter, to help spread the word about new inventory, specials, and other important shop information. Even with alreadylow prices, Closet Update is always making special offers to its customers – it’s just one way Kari gives back to the community that has embraced her business.

Closet Update also gives back during the holidays, when they offer extra promotions or specials. Last winter,

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This year, the shop will be assisting with the Miss Jay County competition at the Jay County Fair by advising contestants and presenting them with business attire or dress options, when needed, for the competition. Since most of the contestants will only wear the clothing once, it provides a more affordable choice, and they don’t even need to leave town to go shopping.

Another great service Closet Update is offering the community has come with its recent partnership with WorkOne, an employee-recruiting firm also located in Portland. Closet Update offers professional attire, from dress clothes and suits for interviews, to scrubs and more casual clothes for an everyday job.

What’s the best part about having Closet Update nearby? You can actually MAKE money by becoming a consignor, and the cash from your sales can either go towards future purchases at the shop as store credits or back into your pocket.

Becoming a consignor is fairly easy.

After reading through the contract to participate, you set up an appointment to meet with one of the three ladies at Closet Update to finalize your information, and you are set to go. With over 1,100 consignors, the business is certainly thriving.

Closet Update has a great policy on unsold clothing for consignors. If something doesn’t sell within 90 days, the consignor has the opportunity to

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donate the item or reclaim it. Donated items are then given to a charity in Uganda, providing essential clothing for those in need.

Reflecting on the past few years, Kari says the opportunity to open her shop came at a time when she couldn’t find work. After earning an associate’s degree in business from Indiana Wesleyan University, she was still unable to find a position about six months after graduation.

That didn’t discourage Kari, though.

She says she didn’t just want a job – she wanted “a career.” Kari took a leap of faith, and she’s been pleased with the results. Even as she started her own business and took care of her family, she also completed a bachelor’s degree in business and administration.

Kari’s fortunate, as well, to work with her mother-in-law and a close friend, which allows her more time with her family, while also maintaining the business.

One of the best parts about her decision, though, is it not only benefitted her and her family, but also the entire surrounding Jay County community.

It strengthens a community when residents shop locally and spend money close to home.

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