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SOL’S IN BERLIN Local Amish Crafts and Community Fun
TRAVEL INFORMATION MOREL MADNESS A favorite Amish pastime
FURNITURE HEARTLAND Cottage Country
KAUFFMAN LAWN FURNITURE Finding customers exactly what they need.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s going on in Amish Country
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EDITORIAL Enjoy Nature’s Beauty
BOOK REVIEW The Love Letters
RECIPES BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST
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n this edition of Amish Heartland we take you on an adventure in mushroom hunting - Morel Mushrooms to be exact. We are at the peak of the season, and many avid hunters have already reeled in their finds. The Amish are no strangers to this hobby and you may even notice they are absent from their businesses from time-to-time taking advantage of the warm sunny weather. Morel mushroom hunting can be an intricate processes. Having the right supplies is important and making sure that while you are hunting, you are taking care to conserve the environment in which you are hunting. Some of the most plentiful spaces could be easily destroyed if proper precautions are not taken. I attended a lecture by a woman who is a selfproclaimed naturalist and shared some tips from her experiences in mushroom hunting. Whether you are looking to take up mushroom hunting or not, just getting out in the great outdoors can be what you need to relieve some stress. The warmer weather also means people will be gearing up for their yard work and may find that it is about time they prepared for that outdoor landscaping project they have been meaning to do. Kauffman Lawn Furniture should be one of your first stops. Their poly furniture is guaranteed to hold out in all weather conditions, is maintenance free and has a lifetime guarantee. David Kauffman and his family want to treat you to the customer service you deserve and see that you are satisfied with your purchase. Their professional delivery service and set-up makes it
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easy for you to shop and not have to worry about how you will get your items home. Sol’s in Berlin is always a popular stop. With hundreds of vendor booths filled with crafts, Amish country memorabilia and other unique items, you are sure to find something for everyone. Now through October, be sure to stop by Sol’s for fesh made kettle corn, buggy rides and ice cream samples. It’s a great time to plan your trip to Amish country. For the second year, Sol’s will be helping out with the Pet Parade and Art Festival at the Berlin Park. Bring your pets on June 27 and enter them in contests like biggest and smallest dog as well as a look-a-like contest for owners and their dogs. It is sure to be a fun day for you and your pet. So many exciting things are in store for the summer months in Amish country. The small towns are coming to life with plenty of promotions and events for all to enjoy. Be sure to check out our calendar of events to see what could be in store for your next trip to Amish country.
CATIE NOYES SPECTRUM PUBLICATIONS EDITOR
AMISH
Heartland INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
ANTIQUES & ART
Walnut Creek Antique Mall.............29
ATTRACTIONS
Alpine Hills Museum.........................21 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center..................................29 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..............31 Ohio Light Opera...............................35 Warther Carvings................................32 Wayne Center for the Arts.............................................35 Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau...............................35
CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES
C&C Treasure Seek.........................31 Collectors Decantors & Steins..........21 Gone Loco Hobby Museum.............03 Main Street Bears...............................31 Parsley Pot...........................................07 Sol’s Exchange....................................27 World Crafts........................................29
DINING & FOOD
Beachy’s Country Chalet...................21 Brick Towne Tavern ...........................21 Broad Run Cheese House.................21 Charm Family Restaurant.................30 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.............29 Miller’s Bakery....................................31 Sugar Valley Meats......................21 Troyer’s Home Pantry........................13
FURNITURE & WOODWORKING
Country Furniture............................03 Eastwood Furniture............................15 Green Acres Furniture.......................23 Homestead Furniture........................23 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ...................32 Troyer Furniture.................................23 Walnut Creek Furniture....................23 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry......................07
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LODGING
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SHOPS & SUCH
Alpine Structures................................15 Amish Country Peddler.....................37 Berlin Leather & Pets........................30 Charm Harness & Boot.....................11 Holmes Sew & Vac.............................31 Idealz.........................................21 Kiko’s Greenhouse.............................08 Gospel Book Store.............................04 The Gospel Shop................................21 The Greenhouse Shoppe...................15 Mt. Hope Fence..................................09 Olivesburg General Store..................08 P. Graham Dunn................................09 Primitive Porch...................................31 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts.....................Inside Front Cover
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Reviewed by AMANDA NIXON AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR
Marlena Wenger had a plan for her life. She had a beau and life was looking promising, and then the unexpected happens. Marlena must move in with her Mennonite grandmother to assist caring for her niece while her estranged sister is in the hospital. Marlena plans for this to be a temporary arrangement but will soon find out she is not in control of God’s plan. Meanwhile, Beverly Lewis introduces Marlena’s temporary neighbor, Small Jay. He is a “special” (mentally challenged) Amish boy that yearns for his father’s attention. Not needed on the farm, Small Jay likes to take his cat, Sassy, for long walks. While on a walk one day, Small Jay meets an unexpected friend, Boston. Down on his luck and in need of some assistance, Boston forms a special bond with this carefree, loving Amish boy. Beverly Lewis does a great job intertwining the two characters’ paths to complete a beautiful story. The story is well written and enjoyable to read. Make sure you take the time to pick up a copy this month!
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Now in its twentieth year, the Great Lakes Fiber Show has grown from a one building craft show in the early 1990’s to a show with fiber vendors filling four buildings along with outside vendors and additional vendors under the grandstand.
Workshops will be presented with pre-registration and fees required. Workshop registration as well as skein and wool fleece competition entry forms are available on the website: www.greatlakesfibershow. com or 330-264-9665 to request a Show booklet.
Vendor booths will feature raw fiber to finished items; spinning, weaving, needle felting, crochet and knitting supplies, along with fiber related crafts. This year more then 90 vendors will have things to sell.
The Great Lakes Sheep Show and Sale will be going on during the weekend. There will be up to 300 sheep of various breeds. Information on the sheep show and sale can be obtained at www. bannersheepmagazine.com.
There will be a wool fleece show and sale. Spinners can make entries in the skein competition. Free demonstrations, “Fiber Talks” and kids activities will also be going on. Look for these activities at their new location under the grandstand.
LOCATION: WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 199 VANOVER ST., WOOSTER
Admission is free and food including roast lamb sandwiches will be available at the fairgrounds.
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6RO·V ,Q %HUOLQ LOCAL AMISH CRAFTS AND COMMUNITY FUN
Story by EMILY ROEBUCK AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR
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ol’s In Berlin is a place that provides a space for local craftsmen and women to sell. There are plenty of local, Amish vendors selling leather belts, handmade brooms and whisk brooms, wooden toy chests, potting benches, baskets, rugs, noodles, jams and jellies. The store is always bustling. This time of year brings in gardening enthusiasts browsing for vintage spoons with hand-stamped herbs, outdoor wooden décor and statuary. With everything on display there is plenty to get your imagination going and you can’t beat shopping to a Beatles tune or some Nat King Cole.
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The 1950s music playing gets people moving their heads and singing along. “We like that we can see people having fun while they’re here,” said store manager, Jamie Swartzentruber. “We’re a very fun, family oriented place. It’s all about our crafters and the things they make. Our customers really enjoy that.” The entire plaza at Sol’s is made up of three stores: Sol’s Palace, Sol’s Exchange and Sol’s KitN-Kaboodle. The name of the business comes from a man named Sol Hostetler, Jamie’s greatgrandfather, a very humble person who had been a carpenter in the area for many years and was
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well-known in the community. Their location is also a great meeting point for local tourists since it is within walking distance to many other craft stores, quilt shops, furniture stores, area lodging and restaurants located in Berlin.
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In business since 1993, Sol’s In Berlin was converted into a retail space from an old auto body shop. Sol’s Exchange building has been through one major remodeling since it’s opening. The remodeling doubled the amount of ground floor space and a loft was added. Spaces are filled with many unique and exciting crafts including home-made candles, dolls, and primitives. A main attraction of the Exchange store for food lovers is Boswell’s Beanery’s famous pretzel dips, sauces, cheesecake mixes, dressings, BBQ rubs, and salsas; nearly all of which are sampled out daily. Also carried among the snack and food items are a large array of candy, nuts, fudge, and pure maple syrup. The Kit-N-Kaboodle store features a large inspirational showroom of P. Graham Dunn products. There is everything from large laser engraved plaques of The Lord’s Prayer and the Ten Commandments, to smaller plaques of favorite Bible verses and hymns. The gallery also features pictures, puzzles and journals. In the showroom, shoppers will find hand made educational wooden toys for young children. Another unique feature to the Kit-N-Kaboodle section is a booth full of NASCAR memorabilia,
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sports cards, and beanie babies. This store like all of the other Sol’s stores has something for everyone and provides you with the one stop shopping experience for which Sol’s is famous. Now through October, Sol’s In Berlin has kettle corn being made on-site every weekend with buggy rides and Schloneger’s Home-made Ice Cream offering free samples to guests. Visitors come from all over the country, with many shoppers hailing from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Mansfield, Columbus and West Virginia. Along with the Berlin Main Street Merchants and the Berlin Lions Club, Sol’s In Berlin will be participating in the Pet Parade and Art Festival in the Berlin Park on June 27th with events going on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a petting zoo at the park from Hershberger’s Farm & Bakery along with face painting and a stand selling homemade Amish noodles. There will be pet related promotions going on all over town. Anyone who brings their pet with them to Sol’s In Berlin will get a discount on their purchase that day. Registration for the Pet Parade takes place the day of the event with a $5 donation made to walk in the parade, going to the Holmes County Humane Society. Sol’s has plenty of products for pet owners to explore including “pet diners” which provide a perfect place for your pooch to eat, with all different heights and dish sizes for different breeds. There are also hand-made dog treats and pet collar accessories. There will be contests during the day for biggest dog, smallest dog and an owner/dog look-a-like contest. Local veterinarians will judge the participants.
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Kiko’s Greenhouse
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Coming up later this year, Sol’s In Berlin will celebrate 22 years with their anniversary sale event on Saturday, October 24th. There will be hot dogs, Christmas items and Fall dĂŠcor items on sale, and over one hundred prize give-aways at the store. Customers will also get 10-15% off that day on purchases. Regular hours at Sol’s In Berlin are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available online at SolsInBerlin.com. They are located at 4914 West Main Street in Berlin (Millersburg) Ohio. You can ďŹ nd special hours on their website or call 330-893-3134 with any questions. Also check out their social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
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Morel Madness A FAVORITE AMISH PASTIME
Story by CATIE NOYES AMISH HEARTLAND EDITOR
he increase in temperatures and rolling thunderstorms have mushroom hunters on edge as they know these are the perfect conditions to produce a fine crop of mushrooms. A very popular mushroom, and preferred among those I have spoken with are the Morel mushrooms. Morel Mushroom season is about at its peak at this point. Most hunters begin their searches in the middle April and continue finding them until the middle of May. Mushroom hunting is popular among all ages and you will even find that the Amish love a good mushroom adventure themselves. Mushroom hunting is a favortie Amish hobby and if you are looking to try it out for yourself, here are some tips on finding these interesting fungi. “They look a little like sea sponges growing in the woods,” said local mushroom hunter, Connie Frontz of Wooster. Morels will pop up in shades of black, grey and yellows and start showing up in April till about the middle of May. “The black morels come up first. They look kind of pointy and sort of resemble a witch’s hat (see picture A),” said Frontz. The next ones to come up are the grey Morels and then the small and large yellow Morels. Having never been mushroom hunting myself, I attended a mushroom seminar at the Ashland Public Library to learn a little bit more about the Morel mushroom and found myself in a room of eager hunters ready to get out in the woods. Julie Powell-Albright, of Marion, Ohio, is a selfproclaimed naturalist and outdoor enthusiast. She travels all over Ohio as well as out of state to find her favorite fungi and took us all on a virtual “walk through the forest” to show us how to find the right mushrooms. Albright’s presentation started off with a series of definitions to help mushroom hunters better understand the biology of the fungi. Albright has
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taken a few mycology courses and feels that by and a rusty orange color to a real Morel. When gaining a better understanding of the way the placed next to the true Morel, you can easily see mushroom works the easier it is to preserve them the difference (see picture B.) This makes it very and encourage others to preserve them. important for hunters to do their research and know “A lot of mushrooms are becoming extinct,” said exactly what they are looking for. Albright. This is due to a number of reasons such After finding the safe and healthy mushrooms, as: deforestation and lack of knowledge on how to hunters will be pleased to know of the nutritional preserve the species as hunters pick mushrooms. benefits that go along with them. Coming straight “I want to make people from the earth and the more aware of these wild, it’s hard to get much issues.” more organic than that. It’s important to know of these nutrients THEY LOOK LIKE SEA SPONGES Some the difference between include; vitamins B, C the non-edible and edible and D, minerals such as GROWING IN THE WOODS! types of mushrooms. potassium, copper and Chances are the selenium, a high level of mushrooms sprouting up protein, low in cholesterol in your backyard are not and much more. ones you want to be popping in your mouth. While When hunting for Morel mushrooms it is important most will not kill you, Albright said that many will to have the right tools. A mesh bag is preferred to leave you very sick and in so much pain you may collect your mushrooms in. The a mesh bag allows wish they had. the mushroom spores to be released back into the Many non-edible mushrooms resemble their edible earth after picking. counterparts. For example, the Conifer False Morel, “It’s important to spread the spores so that new Gyromitra Esculenta, has a similar sponge-like look mushrooms can grow again next year,” said Albright.
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May CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2 WOOSTER NOON LIONS FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SHOW When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds Large flea market and craft show with over 100 vendors.
330-804-7776 www.woosternoonlions.org
2 PLANT DISCOVERY DAY When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Secrest Arboretum-OARDC In and around Fisher Auditorium-OARDC. A premier plant and art sale with hard-to-find plants for the home and landscape. Walking tours, auctions, Bug Zoo, food vendors. Auction benefits Secrest Learning and Resource Center.
740-485-0129 http://secrest.osu.edu
2 LEHMAN’S MAY DAZE SPRING CELEBRATION When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lehman’s Hardware
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3 LAKEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER When: Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lakeville Elementary School Serving up chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and a drink. Cost: $8 adults, $4 kids (12 & under). There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit the fire department.
6, 13, 20, 27 MT. HOPE WEEKLY LIVESTOCK AUCTION When: 11 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.
330-674-6188 www.mthopeauction.com
8-9 HOLMES COUNTY TRAINING CENTER SPRING FESTIVAL When: Fri. 5:30 p.m. & Sat. 7 a.m. Where: Holmes County Training Center, 8001 Township Rd. 574, Holmesville Benefits the adults of the Holmes County Training
Center and Lynn Hope Industries. Friday evening activities: open volleyball, entertainment, soup and soft pretzels. Saturday: Breakfast served from 7-10 a.m.; Bake sale, 7 a.m. until sold out; Silent Auction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Chicken barbeque, 11:30 a.m. until sold out; Special auction, 1 p.m.; Quilt Auction, 2 p.m. www.holmesdd.org/spring-festival.html
lawn equipment, walk behinds, chainsaws and toy tractors.
888-609-7592 www.sugarcreekbusinessassociation.org
330-674-8045 8–9 SPLENDID SPRING GARAGE SALES Where: Village of Sugarcreek Visit a local business to pick up your map and find a bargain or follow the signs to find a bargain at one of the many garage sales going on throughout the weekend. Husband holding you back? Drop him off at the Vintage Garden Tractor Show and explore the bargains on your own.
888-609-7592 www.villageofsugarcreek.com
9 LEHMAN’S ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lehman’s Hardware
888-438-5346
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9 ANTIQUES IN THE ALLEY When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Downtown Millersburg Antiques in the Alley is an all day event held in beautiful downtown Millersburg. Stroll the streets as you search for treasures to call your own! Find inspiration and ideas on how others have turned trash...into treasures. Browse our antique stores or stop at the local brewery and try our local brew! Come early-we have plenty of rooms in Historic Downtown Millersburg to suit anyone’s needs! www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com
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9 VINTAGE GARDEN TRACTOR SHOW Where: Village of Sugarcreek Organized locally, what started out as a hobby for two neighbors has turned into a show and swap meet. There are vintage garden tractors, parts vendors, a dead sled pull, hourly giveaways, a pedal tractor pull for children and more. This show also features customized garden tractors,
16 MILLERSBURG ROTARY CLUB 5K/10K/ KID’S FUN RUN When: 8:30 a.m. start time Where: Hipp Station Depot, 62 N. Grant St. Millersburg All events held on the Holmes County Trail, starting and finishing at the Hipp Staion Depot. Benefiting the Millersburg Roatary Club, Holmes County Continued on page 14
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668 W. Main St., Apple Creek 330-698-4182 M-F, 6 am-6 pm; Sat, 6 am-5 pm; Closed Sunday
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Park and more. Online registration available or forms available for pick-up at the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, the Holmes County Ed Foundation, First-Knox National Bank, and the Holmes County Park District Office.
330-674-5162 www.ohioraceday.com
17 SMITHVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE When: 1:30-4 p.m. Where: Smithville Historical Society and Mishler Mill Mishler Weaving Mill, Village Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville. Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible.
330-669-9308 www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html
22 SOUNDS OF DOWNTOWN When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Wooster Spend a relaxing evening in Downtown Wooster listening to street musicians. www.mainstreetwooster.com
22-23 SPRING FAIR AND KIDS FISHING DERBY When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: P. Graham Dunn, 630 Henry St., Dalton Bring the family and enjoy two full days of kids activities, free family fun and sales! The fishing derby will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at the P. Graham Dunn pond which will start at 8 a.m. Children must register upon arrival in order to participate; fee is $1 per child. Awards will be presented following the derby at 12:15 p.m.
800-828-5260 www.pgrahamdunn.com
23-24 GREAT LAKES FIBER SHOW When: Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster; Sales booths with fiber-related supplies and fiber art. Workshop and demonstrations, kids’ activities, Skein Competition, Fleece Show and Sale, Fresh cooked lamb and more!
330-264-9665 www.greatlakesfibershow.com.
29 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: SERVANT’S HEART When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Berlin Square Kicking off the Music on the Square concerts this year will be Floyd Mullet and Servant’s Heart. Enjoy an evening of live, outdoor entertainment on the square in Berlin.
June Preview: 5 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: NEW SOUND When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Berlin Square Formerly Holmes County Bluegrass, New Sound will be taking the Berlin Stage for the first time with their new name. Come out and listen to this local favorite.
5-6 WAYNE COUNTY MUSIC & RIB FEST When: Fri, gates open at 4 p.m.; Sat, gates open at 11 a.m. Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster Enjoy rib and food vendors, a beer tent, helicopter rides, firefighter water hose competition, Northern Ohio Outlaws Mounted Shooters and more. Entertainment: Michael Stanley & The Resonators, Fri., 8 p.m.; Sawyer Brown, Sat., 8 p.m. Purchase tickets online and visit the website for a full calendar of events and event information.
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AROUND AMISH Heartland TR = Township Road
SR = State Route
3 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)
CR = County Road
US = US Route
19 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm) (40.5246103º -81.8043815º)
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42 Wayne Center for the Arts 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster (40.795776º -81.941592º)
(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)
15 Gone Loco Hobby Train Depot 10755 SR 39, Millersburg
29 Ohio Light Opera 1189 Beall Ave., Wooster (40.810633º -81.934900º)
(40.573468° -82.009013°)
41 Warther Carvings 331 Karl Ave., Dover
43 Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster (40.797061º -81.947005º)
(40.525787º -81.487994º)
9 Charm Family Restaurant 4450 SR 557, Charm (40.506683° -81.785093°)
23 Kauffman’s Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º)
6 Berlin Village Inn 5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5597161º -81.80692º)
13 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin (40.560806º -81.795587º)
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27 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)
34 Shisler’s Cheese House 55 Kidron Rd., Orrville (40.796565º -81.746371º)
33 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)
46 Zinck’s Family of Inns 4703 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.559689º -81.791478º)
38 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854º -81.8442625º)
1 Alpine Structures 2675 US 62, Dundee
20 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
35 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin
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2 Amish Country Peddler 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek
21 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 West Main St., Berlin
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5 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5613792º -81.7939588º)
7 bfearless. 3147 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.544962º -81.737848º)
8 C&C Treasure Seekers 3169 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.544694° -81.736425°)
10 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm (40.506574º -81.784203º)
11 Country Furniture 4329 CR 168, Millersburg (40.5711508º -81.776448º)
12 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º)
14 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.742102° -81.744395°)
16 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak Street, Berlin
36 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek
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22 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville
37 Troyer Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek
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24 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5690155º -81.7849802º)
39 Walnut Creek Antique Mall 4872 McKinley Place Dr., Walnut Creek (40.5404832º -81.7202957º)
25 Kiko’s Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way West,Dalton (40.798646º -81.646774º)
40 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek (40.5463267º -81.7477899º)
26 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre (40.7225129º -81.5224304º)
44 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134º -81.7450194º)
28 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg (40.603298º -81.780687º)
45 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 6018 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.573872º -81.781354º)
30 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º)
31 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762º -82.2596821º)
32 Primitive Porch 4815 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561488º -82.795519º)
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17 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.561738º -81.799496º)
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COTTAGE COUNTRY he Cottage Country style offers a cozy, rustic atmosphere and works well in smaller homes. This style really allows you to be creative when picking out pieces for each room. You have the option to restore old pieces and give them a modern twist or just leave them as the classic piece they are.
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Storage Minimal space for storage is often a problem in smaller cottage style homes. Oftentimes furniture pieces have more than one purpose. For example benches or ottomans may open to reveal storage bins and coffee tables or side tables may have storage built in. Baskets can be used as a catchall for misplaced items and work well with the country theme. Consider hiding modern technologies and appliances by tucking them behind cabinet doors to make a space feel larger and less cluttered.
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the details Wood paneling and bead-board walls or backsplashes create a simplistic, country charm. Warn finishes and textures also add to the rustic feel. When it comes to furniture, the simpler the better. Floral fabrics, faded colors and country plaids make great curtains, tablecloths and upholstery coverings. Choose natural colors when painting; tones of greens, browns and blues seem to be most popular. Country Living When picking out accessories for your home, look for things that would normally be found in the country. Attend flea markets and farm auctions and look for old wood furniture pieces that could become something new. Salvage pieces like old windows to turn into picture frames or weather vanes or pieces of farm equipment to use as centerpieces and unique works of art. If you enjoy the peaceful life of the countryside, the cottage country style may be just what you have been looking for. Warm earth tones make your space cozy for friends and family and vintage and weathered pieces add a rustic charm to your humble abode. Being located in the heart of Amish country, the furniture heartland stores are no stranger to the country theme. Let one of the experts at any of the stores ( featured right) help you create your dream country-living space.
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Recipes VEGGIE LASAGNA Servings: 8
Ingredients: *9 Lasagna noodles *2 carrots, shredded *1 small onion, chopped *1 red pepper, chopped *1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli *1/2 tsp. salt *15 oz. ricotta cheese *2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded *2 cup spaghetti sauce
Directions:
CHERRY PINEAPPLE CABANA CAKE Servings: 12 Ingredients: *1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain) *1 can (21 ounces) Cherry Pie Filling *1 package (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix *1 cup butter or margarine, melted *1 bag (7 ounces) coconut, shredded *1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Lightly grease 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In prepared baking pan, layer undrained crushed pineapple, then pie filling. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top, smoothing evenly and covering top. 24
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1. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain and separate. Cook carrots, onion and pepper in a little water until tender-crisp; drain and add well-drained broccoli. Stir salt into ricotta. 2. In a greased 12”x8” baking dish, layer 3 noodles, 1/3 spaghetti sauce, 1/2 ricotta, 1/3 vegetable mixture and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat. Top with 3 remaining noodles, sauce and vegetable mixture. 3. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Add remaining mozzarella the last few minutes. Note: Fresh broccoli can be substituted for frozen, as can spinach 3. Pour melted butter or margarine over top, covering evenly. Top with coconut and nuts. 4. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until brown on top and bubbly. 5. Let cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cooled.
MINI GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Servings: 4 Ingredients: *1 pound green beans, ends trimmed *2 cups cheddar cheese, grated *1/2 cup panko bread crumbs *1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions: 1. Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the way full and lightly salt water. Bring lightly salted water to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Fill medium-sized mixing bowl halfway with ice and water. 2. Add trimmed and cut green beans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place them into ice water to stop cooking. The green beans should be crisp-tender and vibrant green. After green beans have cooled down, remove from ice water and set aside. 3. Preheat oven to 370째F. Divide blanched green beans evenly into four mini casserole dishes. Add an even amount of cheese on top of green beans. 4. In small bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and olive oil. Mix ingredients to combine. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture on top of green beans and cheese. 5. Place mini green bean casseroles in oven and bake until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool before serving.
BAKED HASH BROWN POTATOES Ingredients: *1/2 cup margarine *2 cups cooked chicken, cubed *1/2 cup green olives (optional) *1 can cream of mushroom soup *1 10-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
Directions: Preheat oven to 350째. Boil noodles in 6-7 cups water until just tender. Drain. Combine soup with 1 can water or milk. Combine cooked noodles, chicken, broccoli, soup mixture and olives. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes. Variation: Add crushed potato chips as topping
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Over 20 years ago, David and Dorothy Kauffman started selling picnic tables as a small roadside business in Amish Country. They discovered that by making their products so easily accessible by being roadside, they could easily cater to the tourists passing through. "Over the years we just grew," Dorothy said in a previous interview with Amish Heartland magazine. "We kept adding different things each year." The Kauffmans noticed that it was their niche, something that made them unique to the public passing by. Customers were drawn into the business because they could see exactly what was offered to them. Today, Kauffman Lawn Furniture still serves as a roadside business just outside of Berlin. But you won’t find just a handful of picnic tables. Driving
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route 62, into the heart of Berlin, your eyes are drawn to a towering lighthouse, dozens of immaculate children’s play sets and a wide assortment of picnic tables, brightly colored lounge chairs, and much more. David stresses quality when he talks about his products, “our quality is the best in the industry and what sets us apart.” Much of Kauffman’s inventory includes Poly furniture which, David said, is “maintenance free and has a lifetime guarantee.” Along with an expansive line of poly furniture, Kauffman Lawn Furniture also carries wood and vinyl items. You can find just about everything to create your outdoor oasis this summer. From pergolas, gazebos and pavilions, to Adirondack chairs, picnic tables and benches. Some new items added to the Kauffman Lawn Furniture inventory include “deep seating” pieces such as outdoor couches, sofas and chairs with trendy upholstery in the most popular colors and patterns.
Who doesn’t love to sit around the fire on a warm summers night and catch up with friends? Kauffman’s Lawn Furniture makes it easy to entertain guests with their line of outdoor fireplaces and complete line of outdoor cookware including: portable kettles, grills and pots, and tripods for setting them up. For those with adventurous little ones, there are endless options of outdoor play sets. The children can climb and test out most of the playground equipment right on site. “Swing sets are very popular this time of year. The young kids love coming and trying out the playground equipment,” said David. One of his favorite parts of the business is seeing the children having fun picking out their new toy. Have an idea for your landscaping project but are not sure where to start? While there are no professional designers on staff, David feels confident in his knowledge of the products to help his customers get what they need. “We’ve been at it for over 20 years so we have a pretty good idea of what our customers need,” said David. “My wife and daughter "KAUFFMAN LAWN” CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
Sol’s in Berlin Ohio’s Largest Arts & Crafts Mall An Amish Country ‘Must See’ Since ‘93
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are very good at that sort of thing” (visualizing what would work best in someones space). Kauffman’s Lawn Furniture has over 20 different color combinations to choose from but before you get overwhelmed with the endless options, David said they can send home samples to find out what will match what you already have started. No space is complete without a few accessories such as: lighthouses, bird houses, bird baths and feeders, weather vanes, corn hole games and much more. Add an umbrella to your picnic table or brightly colored throw pillow to your outdoor sofa for a little pop of color. “Now is the time of year when people start thinking about lawn furniture,” David said. “After they mow
the grass for the first time, they start getting a feel for their landscape projects.” For the avid hunter in your family, Kauffman Lawn Furniture carries large hunting blinds and cabins. New this year is the octagonal hunting blind with viewing from all angles. The real log cabins are also very popular and orders should be placed early to get one of these large structures. An expanded line of storage barns makes it easy to look through different styles and sizes. Who couldn’t use a little extra storage on their property? So you came to Amish Country for a visit with no plans of making such a large purchase and now you are wondering, “how will I get this home?” Kauffman "KAUFFMAN LAWN” CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
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Lawn Furniture offers a professional delivery and set-up service even if you live out of state. It all comes back to a quality product and customer service. “We offer service like we would want ourselves from start to finish,” said David. In fact, most of Kauffman Lawn Furniture employees are a part of the family making them very knowledgeable of the products. “Our children grew up helping out with the business and are knowledgeable about both the business and the area,” he added. David wants to see his customers completely satisfied with their purchase no matter what, and so far his business has been pretty successful. “2014 was a really good year for us and 2015 is already off to a good start.” Make Kauffman Lawn Furniture your first stop when planning your landscaping projects this year. Kauffman Lawn Furniture is located at 4540 U.S. Route 62 in Berlin. During the summer season (AprilNovember) business hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and winter hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information visit www. kauffmanlawnfurniture.com or call 330-893-3149.
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Laundry bags or potato sacks seem to do the job as well. Albright also suggest carrying a small knife and possibly a hand trowel to remove the mushrooms from the earth. It is important to pinch or cut the stem and remove the part of the mushroom that is above the ground. If you uproot the whole mushroom along with its roots, you are destroying the mycelium (network of roots) that supports the growth and re-growth of the mushrooms in that area, explained Albright. “When you hunt, have visuals. It’s very hard to find your first one, but once you find them you start seeing them everywhere,” said Frontz. Both Albright and Frontz suggest carrying a mushroom stick with a basic carving of the mushroom you are hunting for. Familiarize yourself with the trees that Morel mushrooms associate with. Morel’s are typically found near dying Elm or Ash trees. Other basic items that will keep hunters protected from the creatures and wildlife of the woods include: bug spray, long pants and sleeves, boots, light clothing (to reveal ticks and other bugs) or even Bounce dryer sheets have been deemed as a decent bug repellent. As you prepare to set out on your hunt remember to leave your life stresses at the edge of the forest, Albright said. Just being out in nature can be a very relaxing time and a time to enjoy nature’s beauty. “Approach the woods with soft eyes. Be open and you will see more,” said Albright. Don’t enter the woods on a mission to find that one certain mushroom. Be attentive to nature and hunters may find they see a lot more. It wouldn’t be out of character to find a small Amish business closed on a warm sunny day as the family may be out on a mushroom hunting expedition. But, like many avid hunters, you won’t find them willing to share their secret spot as they wish to save as many mushrooms for themselves as they can.
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0DLOEDJ When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. Here is what some of them had to say this month:
seeing the buggies and Amish children playing “ Iatenjoy the schools. I like the food at the Amish restaurants and shopping at the Amish shops. ”
love all the neat information about the Amish & “ Itheir way of living. Also the color photos and ads. ”
-TINA SMITH, ASHLAND
-WAVA SCHAFER, CALDWELL
articles about the businesses and the Amish. The “ The recipes and really the whole magazine. ”
-JOAN BOYLE, GARRETTSVILLE
like to read what is happening in the Amish country. “ IThis book helps me to stay informed. ”
-DON RITCHIE, ASHLAND
the recipes and the pictures. I also like finding “ Ithelovebuggy wheel. ” “ The calendar of events, recipes and beautiful pictures.”
“ Every page but I really like your photo contests.”
-LINDA SPRANKLE
love this magazine. We love to come to Amish “ IHeartland and shop for meat and cheese and other food. It is very nice. My parents were born in Switzerland and I can speak their language. ” favorite part of Amish Heartland is the rolling hills “ My and peaceful nature. ”
-MARGUERITE CARTER, CARROLLTON
-KAREN STRADER, MASSILLON
-CANDY GRAHAM, AKRON
-BETH JONES, DALTON
favorite part of Amish Heartland is to look for the “ My buggy wheel and to look at the Amish pictures. I like the new booklet. I love to read. ”
-SALOMA MILLER, DUNDEE
6SULQJ 3KRWR &RQWHVW Amish Heartland is having a Spring Photo Contest. rk and For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country. Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos. The deadline for the Spring Photo Contest is June 1, 2015. The top three winners will be announced in the July issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers. Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to cnoyes@the-daily-record.com. 34
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