Amish Heartland, September 2015

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Heartland WHAT’S INSIDE

FEATURES KAUFFMAN’S COUNTRY BAKERY

The Amish Version of Subway

SPECIALTY FOODS OF AMISH COUNTRY Moreland Fruit Farm

TRAVEL INFORMATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS

What’s Going on in Amish Country

FURNITURE HEARTLAND

Design with a Purpose

AMISH HEARTLAND MAP JUST VISITING

Amish Heartland’s Finest

EASTWOOD FURNITURE

Your Way...For Your Home

IN EVERY ISSUE EDITORIAL

Meet the Staff

BACK TO SCHOOL

The Amish School System

*CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: CHERYL WESTFALL, AMANDA NIXON AND KATE MINNICH

BOOK REVIEW

Made with Love

RECIPES BUGGY WHEEL CONTEST

Spectrum Publications 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691, 330-264-1125, editor@spectrumpubs.com, www.amish-heartland.com PUBLISHER: Andrew S. Dix; NICHE PRODUCT MANAGER: Colette Taylor; SPECTRUM DIRECTOR: Amanda Nixon, ext. 2221; SALES: Lisa Beckman, ext. 2277; WRITER/ DESIGNER: Kate Minnich, ext. 2233 Amish Heartland

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Heartland MEET THE STAFF

What is your favorite part of Amish Heartland?

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Informative stories, even though I have lived and worked with the Amish my whole life, I still learn a lot from the articles.

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I enjoy visiting with members of the community and learning about their stories.

-Kate Minnich, Writer / Designer

Amish Heartland highlights the beauty of the countryside and the pleasure that can be derived from living a simple life.

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I enjoy calling on my customers every month.

Not only do I learn more about their culture, but I also get to meet their families and see how “family business” operates.

Driving the backroads are a definite plus, I can’t complain being surrounded by God’s beautiful countryside- Amish Country!!

- Amanda Nixon, Sales

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I like reading Amish Heartland from front to back. Love the recipes and stories and book reviews.

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Finding the wheel and of course, the recipes!

-Lisa Beckman, Sales

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by Tricia Goyer and Sherry Gore

Book Review

Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

In this first book of The Pinecraft Pie Shop series, “Made with Love”, Tricia Goyer and Sherry Gore spin a tale of a young Amish girl named Lovina Miller. Her passion has always been to open her own pie shop. The oldest of five girls, her mother is determined to find an Amish bachelor for each of her daughters. Lovina stumbles upon a warehouse for sale that would be the perfect spot for her shop! However, she will need to convince her parents to help with the loan. Will her mother let Lovina pursue her dreams and put “finding a husband” on the back burner?

Meanwhile, Noah Yoder, a young Amish carpenter is in dire need of work…he has taken on the responsibility of supervising three devious Amish teenagers. Noah’s past discretions has left him with a tattered reputation among his own people, leaving him with limited job offers for his crew. He truly believes that God wants him to help shape the lives of his young employees, but his opportunities seem lacking. So the two, Lovina and Noah make the unlikely pair. She needs the warehouse converted to her dream pie shop and Noah needs work.

The two grow close as Lovina’s dream slowly becomes a reality. What seems like a simple story line is full of twists and turns with family, faith and love.

This is the first story from these authors I have read, and I must say it was a delightful tale! I really enjoyed the way they added food to the story line…each referenced food included a recipe at the end of the chapter. This book was a great story and full of tasty recipes! Win Win!

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AMISH

Heartland INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ANTIQUES & ART

Walnut Creek Antique Mall.............35

Sugar Valley Meats......................23 Troyer’s Home Pantry........................25

Scenic Hills RV Park..........................37 Zinck’s Family Inns.............................36

ATTRACTIONS

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

SHOPS & SUCH

Alpine Hills Museum.........................23 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center..................................14 Collectors Decantors & Steins..........23 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..............08 Warther Cutlery.................................09

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

C & C Treasure Seekers......................35 Main Street Bears...............................35 Parsley Pot...........................................05 Sol’s Exchange....................................15 World Crafts........................................29

DINING & FOOD

Brick Towne Tavern ...........................23 Broad Run Cheese House.................23 Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant......04 Charm Family Restaurant.................13 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.............08 Miller’s Bakery....................................29

Berlin Furniture..................................09 Country Furniture............................35 Eastwood Furniture............................28 Green Acres Furniture.......................17 Homestead Furniture........................17 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ...................05 Troyer Furniture.................................17 Walnut Creek Furniture....................17 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry........................14

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS

Alpine Structure..................................29 Country View Wicker.........................29 Kauffman Lawn Furniture....Back Cover Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts...........34

LODGING

Berlin Village Inn...............................37 Donna’s Premier Lodging.................36 Holmes With A View..........................36

A Unique Experience Every Visit. Offering Antiques, Primitives, and Country Home Decor.

330-893-0150 • 4815, East Main Street, Berlin, OH 44610 facebook.com/ThePrimitivePorch • www.primporch.com

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Amish Country Peddler....................41 Berlin Leather & Pets........................09 Bunker Hill Hardware.......................05 Charm Harness & Boot.....................09 P. Graham Dunn.................................29 Erb’s Stove Center.......Inside Front Cover Gospel Book Store.............................03 The Greenhouse Shoppe...................35 The Gospel Shop................................23 Holmes Sew & Vac.............................08 Idealz.........................................23 Olivesburg General Store..................35 Primitive Porch...................................04

SPECIALTY FOOD STORES

Bulk Food Country Store.................11 Cardinal Hill Grocery......................11 Flour Sack, LLC..................................11 Harvey’s Market.................................11 Moreland Fruit Farms...................10, 11 Prairie Lane Market..........................11 Downtown Berlin 330-893-3287 Mon. - Sat. 5:30am - 8pm

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697 Co. Rd. 1302 Ashland, Ohio 44805

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Call for directions. (look for tourist activity signs)

Homestead Canning Supplies 3939 CR 135 • Between Berlin & Walnut Creek

330-893-3866 Mon.-Thur. 7-5; Fri. 7-4; Sat. 8-12 Apple Pie Filling

Ball Lids & Quart Jars

Victorio Model 250 Food Strainer Fox Run Measuring Cups

5-Piece Canning Set

Norpro Apple Mate 3

2 Cups White Sugar 2 Cups Brown Sugar 1 Cup Clear Jel 8 Cups Water 1/2 Tsp Salt 1 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tbl Real Lemon 2 1/2 Gallon (1/4 Bushel) Jonathan Apples

GREAT RECIPE!

In a big kettle mix together sugars, clear jel and salt. Slowly add water and Real Lemon. Bring to a boil. Add shredded or sliced apples. Add cinnamon. Put in jars and cold pack for 35 minutes.

Yield: 7 quarts

Victorio Steam Juicer

Presto 23-Qt. Pressure Cooker

Bunker Hill Hardware is a locally owned & operated business with all of your kitchen & hardware needs.

Stop in today and we look forward to seeing you!

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Kauffman’s Country Bakery Story & Photos by KATE MINNICH

The Amish Version of Subway

AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

auffman’s Country Bakery is a well known and visited spot for the people of Mt. Hope and tourists alike. The sense of community blends with the warm smells of homemade goods inviting everyone to linger in the cafe and aisles.

Freshly made items lining the shelves and counter windows cause the mouth to water and the mind to wander back to a distant childhood memory.

Items such as jams, jellies, spreads, and a few bulk food items that have not been baked in house are sourced locally as are most of the ingrediants.

The history of Kauffman’s Country Bakery began in Spring of 1992, when brothers Steve and Richard Kauffman opened their doors. At the time they only boasted six employees, one mixer and an oven, today they employ 20 to 25 people. Their recipes have evolved throughout the years, but those passed down from the Kauffman brother’s grandma Lili, their mother and those Steve has concocted or manipulated remain prevalent.

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A typical day for the staff of Kauffman’s Country Bakery can mean baking around 250 loaves of bread, 100 cookies and more than 100 pies for tourists and locals alike. All staff member take on different tasks to make the delicious treats for the continued stream of customers.

The holiday season comes early at Kauffman’s Country Bakery. Halloween used to be the beginning of the holiday preparations, but with the rise in demand, the bakery begins to make fruitcakes, breads and cookies in September.

Although October is still the busiest month in an average year. Typically the bakery makes anywhere from 500 – 1000 loaves of bread and more than 1000 fruitcakes during the holiday season.

Despite popular belief, the fruitcake is one of the goods in the highest demand; “Usually, if I can get someone to try it, they like it [the fruitcake]. It isn’t like other fruitcakes.” said Richard. The bakery bakes around 500 different

types of fruitcake, including their signature German Stollen Bread, made only with authentic ingredients, imported from Germany.

“The Stollen Bread has become so popular we make it all year round,” said Richard.

The fruitcakes as a whole have become so popular that the line up has been joined by other products made from the same batter, including cupcakes and Chocolate Chewy Bars. Consisting of the Fruitcake batter covered in chocolate and cut into bars, the Chocolate Chewy Bars are quickly rising in popularity.

Along with the holiday specialty items, Kauffman’s Country Bakery offers a variety of daily treats. Cool down the warm summer months with 16 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, a fresh fruit smoothie, old fashioned milkshakes and iced coffee. Several different types of bread line the shelves while freshly made pastries, cream sticks, pies, apple fritters and fry pies fill

the counter windows. All the items attract people from far and wide and encourage a return visit.

Many patrons have taken advantage of the sandwich counter, Richard refers to as the “Amish version of Subway”. Stepping up to the counter, a customer has to decide between the multiple options of bread. Offering every sort of bread from rye, sour dough and sun dried tomato to bread with a European flare and Salt Rising bread. From there the decisions continue with your selection of turkey, ham, corned beef or Italian favorites, finishing off with Heini’s cheese.

Other food options such as chicken fingers may also be ordered.

A small cafe offers a place to rest your feet before or after a long day. Space in the cafe is limited and it is often difficult to find a seat on “Bakery” Continued on page 8 Amish Heartland

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We offer Long-Arm Quilting Services!

We also carry Miele & Riccar Vacuums!

4897 West Main Street • Berlin, OH 44610 (330) 893-2864 holmessewandvac@yahoo.com Hrs: Tue.- Fri. 9:00-5:00 • Sat. 9:00-2:00 • Closed Mon.

One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country

“Featuring Grilled Panini Sandwiches” •Bakery •Café •Bulk •Ice Cream Parlor Across from Heini’s Cheese in the of Amish Country Open Monday-Saturday, Sundays (May thru November)

330.893.2129 • 4357 US 62, Millersburg

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Saturday morning, when many locals and tourists travel in to obtain their donuts, pastries, apple fritters and other sweet treats. In the future, Richard hopes to expand his cafe to include an outdoor picnic area where guests can enjoy the beauty of Amish Country.

Steve and Richard realize that not everyone is able to make it out to the bakery and have taken steps to expand their reach. Beyond the doors of Kauffman’s Country Bakery, there is a morning donut route that delivers to local restaurants, hotel breakfast bars and local stores, such as Lehman’s. The bakery also has a presence in the farmers markets spreading from as far north as Port Clinton and down to Dayton, Ohio. They also offer access to selected items through their website. Processed orders are sent out through UPS directly to your doorstep.

Amish Country novelty items and souvenirs are also available for long lasting memories.

Pick up souvenir magnets, key chains and travel mugs or bring home a T-shirt, sweatshirt or small model horse and buggy.

Kauffman’s Country Bakery is located at 4357 US 62 just east of Berlin in Bunker Hill Village.

Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m to 5:30 p.m and Saturday, 7 a.m to 6 p.m. For more information call 330-893-2129 or visit www. kauffmanscountrybakery.com.

36 Years Serving the Berlin Area!

thru September 19th

September 19th is our LAST day!

Looking forward to retirement

Specializing in leather waist belts • Moccasins • Felt Hats • Pet Supplies • Saddles & Tack • Western Home Decor • Western Shirts & Coats

4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg 30-40 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM

330-893-7038 ext 3

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 Fri. and Sat. 9-6 Closed Sun.

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4441 Co. Rd. 70, Charm • 330-893-0402 Mon. & Fri. 7:30-7:00; Tues., Weds. & Thurs. 7:30-5:00; Sat. 7:30-3:00

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Apples • Grapes Winter Squash • Pumpkins Gourds • Mums Fresh Cider • Pies Apple Dumplings Fry Pies (Fresh Baked Goods on Weekends Only)

15% OFF Your Total Mum Purchase *Not to be combined with other promos.

One per customer. Expires 10-15-15.

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1558 Moreland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691

330-264-8735

Hours: Sept-Oct: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm Sat 9am-4pm Sun 1pm-5pm (Sept. 20-Oct.)

www.morelandfruitfarm.com

Specialty Food Stores

MORELAND FRUIT FARM

FLOUR SACK, LLC

Address: 1558 Moreland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691, 1 mile west of State Route south. Visit our website for full detailed directions.

Contact: 330-264-8735 or visit morelandfruitfarm.com Hours: Sept. - Oct. Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sept. 20 -Oct. Sun. 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Payment types: cash, check or credit card w/a 2% user fee.

Moreland Fruit Farm is located in southern Wayne County, Ohio, on the edge of Amish Country. The gently rolling hills provide a scenic background for picking your own fruits or visiting our Farm Market.

Our Pick Your Own patches, vineyards, and orchards are open for picking as each crop ripens and are sold by the pound (containers are available). Please call to check the daily availability of the fruits in season.

Address: 2430 Twp. Rd. 183, Baltic, OH 43804-9607 Located between Charm and Farmerstown just off State Route 557 Contact: 330-231-5974 Hours: Mon.- Sat. 9 a.m. -6 p.m.

We accept cash, checks and credit cards.

We carry a wide variety of bulk foods, spices, snacks and beverages.

Fresh milk and eggs from a local Amish family farm. RVing? Propane tanks refilled here.

Directions: From New Philadelphia take SR 39 north to Sugarcreek.

Turn left onto SR 93. Take SR 93 five miles to SR 557. Turn left onto SR 557. Take SR 557 five miles to Township road 183 just outside of Farmerstown. Turn left onto 183. Follow 183 a mile and a half to location. Destination will be on the left.

“Stop in for friendly service and a large variety of quality goods.”

CARDINAL HILL GROCERY

BULK FOOD COUNTRY STORE

Address: 8221 County Road 192, Holmesville, OH 44633 Located along the Holmes County Trail (at mile marker three) Phone: 330-279-2619 Hours: Mon. Wed. Thu. and Sat. from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. & Tues. & Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover Family owned and operated Bulk Foods and Deli. Stop in for friendly service and a large variety of quality goods. Including: 15 years selling home grown asparagus. We also have fresh ground grains, farm fresh brown eggs, home baked goods and home made cereals.

There is also a bike shop in the building, offering bikes, parts and repair services (evenings and Saturdays).

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

Closed Sunday.

Only Cash and good checks accepted Bulk Food Country Store is a traditional Amish store that has been serving customers for 37 years. Products include: Haitian vanilla, coconut oil, xylitol, raw sugar, gluten-free products, cake filling/icing, pie fillings, black walnuts, local maple syrup, snacks, candies, fudge, jams & jellies, Watkins, Stanley Home products, Fuller Brush products, F.L.P. Aloe Vera, LARGE selection of Tupperware, cookbooks, dish cloths, Basic H and much more. Stop out and see Mary!

NAME BRAND DISCOUNT GROCERIES & BULK FOODS! PRAIRIE LANE MARKET

HARVEY’S MARKET

7841 County Road 373, Big Prairie, OH44611 (BETWEEN SHREVE & NASHVILLE) Summer Hours: Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Thurs and Sun Prairie Lane Market opened seven years ago as a grocery/bulk food and bent and dent store. “We are a family-owned store that carries a wide variety of discount groceries, health and beauty products, namebrand items like Huggies, Kraft and Campbells, just to name a few,” said owner Eli Weaver. “We also carry bulk foods, pet food, bird seed and more.” New shipments of products arrive constantly.

Stop in… fill your pantry shelves with great bargains or you just might find that perfect item you have been looking for!

Address: 12636 State route 39, Big Prairie, OH 44611 Two miles east of Nashville, 9 miles west of Millersburg Contact: (330) 231-0786; www.facebook.com/pages/Harvey’s-Market Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. -6 p.m.; After hours and Sunday, self serve Welcome to Harvey’s Market, where good produce and great people come together!

We supply you with all the fresh produce you could need: vine ripe tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupe, apples, tree ripe peaches (wholesale and retail) and much much more.

Come for a visit and sample before you buy! You will love the atmosphere, the friendly service and the quality you receive. It’s the closest thing to picking from your own backyard!

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Calendar of Events 4 Music on the Square: John Schmid When: 7- 9 p.m.

Where: Berlin Square Local favorite John Schmid will be performing at Music on the Square. www.heartofamishcountry.com

5 Ohio Haiti Benefit Auction When: Sale begins at 8 a.m.

Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn, 8076 St. Rt. 241 A cooperative effort of many churches and individuals to bring relief to the hungry, the sick and homeless people of Haiti. 100 percent of proceeds go to the many missions of Haiti. Open house- Fri., September 4, 4 p.m.; Sale begins 8 a.m., Sat. - Furniture and specialty items, tools, locally made quilts and more.

330-231-0461 www.ohiohaitiauction.com

5-6 Fall Perennial Party When: Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 1494 East Smithville-Western, Wooster Free workshops on fall color. Refreshments and special sales on perennials.

330-601-1027 www.deborahsgardenmarket.com

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11 Music on the Square with the Lovedays When: 7- 9 p.m.

Where: Berlin Square Welcome the Lovedays back again this year to the Berlin stage. Enjoy an evening of local, live entertainment. Music starts at 7 p.m. www.heartofamishcountry.com

12 Quailcrest Farm Herb Fair When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster Over 70 artists and craftsmen among the beautiful gardens. Food, music, and fun.

330-345-6722 www.quailcrest.com

12-17 166th Wayne County Fair When: Sat. & Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sun. 11a.m.- 10 p.m.

Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds $3 adult/senior, under 12 free, except Thu. seniors free until 4 p.m. Entertainment is Vince Gill, Clint Black and David Nail.

330-262-8001 www.waynecountyfairohio.com

12-17 17-19 Shreve Business Association Chicken Amish Country Quilt Show When: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

BBQ at the Wayne County Fair Where: Buckeye Event Center When: 11 a.m.- till sold out Where: Wayne County Fairgrounds Shreve’s famous chicken BBQ- 1/4 and 1/2 chicken and full dinners, take out available. www.waynecountyfairohio.com

Come shop for fabric, patterns and more. enter a quilt in our contest. Come see over 200 beautiful quilts. Daily admission: $7 per person. FREE parking.

412-372-8130 www.amishcountryquiltshow.com

12 Harvest Fest/Rib Cook-Off & Parade 18 Where: Berlin A fun family event. Activites include food and Gathering Stitches Mini Quilt Shop bounce house.

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Where: Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn, 4363 Ohio 39, Berlin, OH 44610 Enjoy a fun day of donuts, demos and discounts.

Limited tickets are available. Call Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn for more information.

330-893-3243

16 Secrest After Hours When: 5 -6 p.m.

Where: Jack and Deb Miller Pavilion, Secrest Arboretum Stop in after work for a brief presentation or tour.

Mingle and enjoy refeshments. Reservations are helpful, but not required.

740-485-0129 http:// secrest.osu.edu

18 Music on the Square: Randy Velliquette

17 World Crafts Anniversary Sale When: 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Where: World Crafts, 13110 Emerson Road, Kidron (Lehman’s Mercantile beside Lehman’s) Receive special discounts, enter in a drawing for special giveaways and enjoy coffee and chocolate while you shop and socialize with the staff of World Crafts.

330-287-0590

When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Berlin Square New to the Berlin stage this year is the Harmonica Man, Randy Velliquette. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment. www.heartofamishcountry.com

Full Service Restaurant Gourmet Burgers Specialty Salads Homestyle Dinners 330.893.2717 4450 SR 557, Cha rm, OH • 6am-8pm ay urd Sat – day Open Mon

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19 Fall Festival When: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Where: Lehman’s Hardware, 4779 Kidron Rd. The 2015 event will feature activities like apple cider making, a corn “sandbox” and a pedal tractor maze, a petting zoo and pony rides with Skyview Ranch, and live music from local favorite, Honeytown.

Along with product demos and food samples, this is a much-loved family event.

330-828-8828 www.lehmans.com

19 Holmes County Home Benefit Auction Where: Holmes County Home, 7260 St. Rt. 83 Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m.- 10 a.m. with the first silent auction taking place at 8 a.m. Items will consist of rolltop desks, quilts, curio cabinets, grandfather clocks, bedroom suites, dinette sets, hutches, horse, buggy & harness, ponies, carts, lawn furniture, specialty items, and storage barns.

330-279-2801

19 Buckin’ Ohio Rodeo & Western Experience When: 4 p.m.

Where: 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank Join Buckin’Ohio for a real Western experience fun for the whole family. See website for times and events.

330-624-7205 www.buckinohio.com

25 Music on the Square: Polen When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Berlin Square Local favorite Polen is back to peform on the Berlin Square. www.heartofamishcountry.com

25-26 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts Anniversary Open House Where: 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek We will be having 10% off all instock outdoor furniture, and refreshments. Come celebrate our anniversary.

880-852-2031 www.swisscountrylawn.com

Dinettes • Bedroom Sets • Bookcases Curio Cabinets • Rolltop Desks • Computer Desks Entertainment Centers • Jewelry Boxes Rockers & Gliders

America’s most-exciting cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history; half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; 5798 CR 77, Open Year Round.

Order Now for Your Thanksgiving Gathering

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330.893.3192 • www.Behalt.com

26 Fall Family Festival

2-4 The Lincoln Funeral Car

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: West Holmes Middle School A fund raising event for the food pantry. Chili cookoff, craft show, silent auction, carnival games for children and more.

330-600-8902 www.millersburgchurchofgod.com

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

Where: 331 Karl Ave, Dover Guests will be able to tour a recreated Lincoln Funeral Car with actual artifacts. Guides will be available for questions.

330-343-7513 ext. 206 www.warthers.com

October preview 2-3 63rd Annual Ohio Swiss Festival

10-11 Holmes County Antique Festival

Where: Downtown Sugarcreek Two full days of entertainment and events such as costume and yodeling contests, the Steinstonssen, the Swiss Cheese Chase 5K, and a kiddie and grand parade!

888-609-7592 www.visitsugarcreek.com

Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg Two days of markets, arts & crafts, and demonstrations. Walk our historic village and enjoy the entertainment and great food!

330-674-2412 www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

Sol’s in Berlin Ohio’s Largest Arts & Crafts Mall An Amish Country ‘Must See’ Since ‘93

www.solsinberlin.com

Search: Sol’s in Berlin

June-October Open 9am-7pm Daily November - May Open 9am-5pm Daily Open Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day

OPEN YEAR ROUND • Closed Sundays 4914 West Main St. • Berlin, OH 44610 • 330.893.3134 Amish Heartland

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Design with a Purpose he human mind is the only limitation on furniture design. The initial ideas for a design come from multiple sources such as the customers, the builders, magazines and the current technology.

A customer can walk into one of the four Furniture Heartland stores with a sketch or a verbal idea and the process will begin. The customization process has become popular in recent years and now allows the choice of wood type, color and design style. If there is something in the store that a customer likes, but wishes to modify the design, most companies will accommodate the wish.

Once the customer and the furniture company confirm the plans, the designs are communicated to the builders. Depending on the Furniture Heartland company you visit, the builder may be inhouse, or the company may use a group of builders that are partners but viewed as a separate entity.

The builders think about what the current design trends are in the furniture industry while maintaining functionality. Builders stay up to date on the trends through magazines, online research, and being tuned into the market place. If there is something selling really well at another furniture store or at a craftsmen show, a company may decide to carry the piece in their showroom.

With the trends in mind, the builder has to consider the customer base to which they are selling.

If the customer demographic is not catered to, the pieces will not sell. The age of the typical customer, their situation in life and their background dictates the type of furniture a company will offer.

When flat screen televisions became popular, the builders changed their entertainment center designs to accommodate the new piece of technology. The builders also have to keep in mind that everyone has a different taste in entertainment, so one

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person may have the latest technology, but the next five customers may not. Those other customers still want entertainment centers that fit their needs which means the builders have to build for a range of needs.

Depending on what you are looking for any one of the Furniture Heartland stores will customize your selection.

Troyer Furniture has a customer base of 50 and over and typically carry a traditional range of furniture. They still continue to evolve their designs and put new styles into the showroom floor that echo the traditional style.

Walnut Creek Furniture specialize in the industrial looking designs. They offer some variation such as vintage industrial, but the customers know what they will find in the store. Under this umbrella, you will still find a variety of styles.

Homestead Furniture does carry some of the traditional Amish furniture in the blonde wood, they also offer more contemporary pieces. Ernie Hershberger compared his store to a tailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop when describing the control a customer has over the design of the furniture.

Green Acres Furniture style choices range from traditional to modern, to Shaker and Mission.

They have grown beyond the initial conception of Amish furniture and have expanded their influence to the wider world.

Every piece of furniture crafted by any of the Furniture Heartland stores can be admired for their American-made pieces, use of hardwood, product durability, and beauty. Wood is their business and their knowledge of its manipulation is everlasting. Furniture design is a constantly evolving industry that benefits from the care and craft any of the four Furniture Heartland stores have to offer.

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

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22 Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary 5623 New Milford Rd., Ravenna (41.142673° -81.219571°)

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37 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton (40.793873° -81.700984°)

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

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

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

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

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

28 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 Alpine Structures 2675 US 62, Dundee (40.607187ยบ -81.716432ยบ)

2 Amish Country Peddler 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.5451448ยบ -81.7386129ยบ)

4 Berlin Furniture 5044 CR 120, Millersburg (40.548026ยบ -81.800398ยบ)

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

9 Bunker Hill Hardware 3939 CR 135, (40.540187ยบ -81.767010ยบ)

10 C&C Treasure Seekers 3169 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.544694ยฐ -81.736425ยฐ)

13 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm (40.506574ยบ -81.784203ยบ)

14 Country Furniture 4329 CR 168, Millersburg (40.5711508ยบ -81.776448ยบ)

15 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048ยบ -81.764447ยบ)

25 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 West Main St., Berlin (40.561726ยบ -81.798374ยบ)

26 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope (40.6268459ยบ -81.784219ยบ)

27 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville (40.659197ยบ -81.918054ยบ)

29 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5690155ยบ -81.7849802ยบ)

30 Kikoโ s Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way West, Dalton (40.798646ยบ -81.646774ยบ)

31 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre (40.7225129ยบ -81.5224304ยบ)

34 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg

39 Primitive Porch 4815 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561488ยบ -82.795519ยบ)

40 Quailcrest Farm 2810 Armstrong Rd, Wooster (40.899130ยบ -81.990688ยบ)

43 Solโ s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin (40.5617104ยบ -81.7991439ยบ)

44 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek (40.5172712ยบ -81.6999655ยบ)

45 Troyer Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.5110001ยบ -81.6529587ยบ)

47 Walnut Creek Antique Mall 4872 McKinley Place Dr., Walnut Creek (40.5404832ยบ -81.7202957ยบ)

(40.603298ยบ -81.780687ยบ)

48 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek

35 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland

(40.5463267ยบ -81.7477899ยบ)

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50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron

36 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762ยบ -82.2596821ยบ)

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57 Yoderโ s Oak & Cherry 6018 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.573872ยบ -81.781354ยบ)

18 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak Street, Berlin (40.7071309ยบ -81.679855ยบ)

19 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.561738ยบ -81.799496ยบ)

20 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster (40.8453279ยบ -81.9284401ยบ)

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

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

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

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

22 Gospel Shop, The 112 East Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502816º -81.640546º)

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

6 Idealz 100 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.502778º -81.641009º)

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Recipes Savory Hand Pies INGREDIENTS: *1 loaf fresh or frozen bread dough (thawed if using frozen) *2 1/2 cups chopped ham, fully cooked *1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or other cheese of choice) *1 egg yolk *1 tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS: Allow dough to rise as directed. Punch down, kneading slightly to make smooth and divide into 10 equal sized pieces. Roll each piece into a 5â&#x20AC;? circle. Lightly flour dough if sticking to work surface.

Place 1/4 cup of ham and 2 Tablespoons of cheese on each circle. Beat egg yolk with water and brush along edge of circles. Fold each circle in half and pinch edges together to seal in contents. Place on greased sheet and brush top with egg mixture. Bake at 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve straight from the oven or at room temperature.

Can be frozen for future enjoyment.

Chow Chow INGREDIENTS: *1 cup chopped green tomatoes *1 cup chopped bell peppers *1 cup chopped cabbage *1 whole cucumber, chopped *1 cup chopped onions *2 qt. water *1/4 cup salt *1 cup chopped carrots *1 cup chopped green beans *2 tsp. mustard seed *2 tsp. celery se seed *2 cups vinegar *2 cups sugar

DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIO Soak the tomatoes, tom peppers, cucumbers and onions overnig overnight in water and salt. Drain. Cook carrots and green gre beans for 10 minutes and drain.

Mix all ingredi ingredients. Heat to a boil. Pack in jars and seal.

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No Bake Cookies

INGREDIENTS: *2 cups white sugar *3 teaspoons cocoa *1/4 cup butter *1/2 cup milk *3 cups rolled oats *1/2 cup peanut butter *1 teaspoon vanilla

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Eastwood Furniture Your Way...For Your Home astwood Furniture is a family owned business that has been operated by Ron Nandor, his wife Angela and brother-in-law Lee Pagani for the last ten years. Their business is the wood they sell in pleasing, customizable designs.

All the furniture is composed of hardwood, sourced from a group of over 100 local Amish craftsmen. Many of the mainstream furniture stores are outsourcing the manufacturing of their products to other countries with lower labor costs.

The end result being furniture made from secondrate materials such as pine that does not look as nice nor does it last as long. Eastwood Furniture is committed to bringing the Amish craftsmanship to it’s customers through fine wood, expert craftsmen and quality furniture.

Twenty-five years ago the company was only offering white oak furniture, but today they offer solid oak, cherry, maple, or hickory in a variety of

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stains. Changing with the latest design trends, they obtained a bedroom and living room set made from repurposed wood. The furniture products range from children’s furniture, dining and bedroom sets, roll top desks, entertainment centers, rockers and so much more.

Whether you are looking for a piece to fit in your dining room, a bedroom suite or an entertainment center, Eastwood Furniture will have a piece for you. “Your way... for your home” is the motto proudly displayed on the wall behind the counter.

The designs are completely negotiable; a customer can bring in a sketch, or a verbal idea and Eastwood Furniture will communicate the design to their craftsman. A customer can also walk into the store and manipulate an existing piece to match their taste. Not only can they change the stain color, size and wood type, but they can choose the legs off one table and put them under

the top of another.

The style at Eastwood Furniture is also up for discussion. A wide array of styles are available at Eastwood Furniture. Mission, Shaker, Traditional, Modern, and Contemporary styles can all be found in the showroom.

Eastwood Furniture will have a solution to any size constraints your house may cause or configurations your house may require. Their large showroom offers a variety of pieces from bed frames with multiple drawers for storage to hutches that transform into a dining room table when a drawer from the top is pulled out into a table. An accompanying bench extends like the table to make seating for unexpected guests.

When the table isn’t needed it all slides back into the hutch form and appears to be just a beautiful, functional piece of furniture.

drew attention to one of the more recent custom piece that capitalizes on a market trend; an entertainment center containing a pull out section for a record player. There was the typical opening for a television, and a large cabinet on the side for a sizable movie collection. Nestled neatly behind a cabinet door to the left of the television opening the bottom of the cabinet could be pulled out to allow easy access to a record player.

Customers come from all over the country in order to own the solid, American made pieces sold at Eastwood Furniture. A wide range of influence is explained through two factors: a website and strong repeat customers. “We get customers in here that bought their dining room set from us and are now buying a bedroom set for their children.” Ron said. The repeat customers tend to tell their friends and then the customer base grows.

The website enables the store to receive orders from people who are not able to make it into the physical store.

“Eastwood” Continued from page 28

“It is the benefit of working with craftsmen directly.” Ron explained. His store is able to provide custom made pieces that look beautiful, but are completely solid and practical. Ron Amish Heartland

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Once a piece is crafted, the new owner can pick up the piece at the shop or have it delivered. With the bigger pieces, delivery is customary because of the assembly required. Ron explained: “If all the pieces came already assembled it would be impossible to get them into the homes.”

Outdoor Polywood furniture is available outside of the shop in a variety of colors. The products include swings, gliders, picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. A complete Buckeye themed set is waiting on the lot for any fan to purchase.

While furniture is their main business, Eastwood Furniture also has a selection of prints, lamps and home accessories. These additions are produced locally and offer a complete remodel of any room in your home.

Eastwood Furniture has two locations. The heart of Kidron across from Lehman’s: 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron, Ohio 44636. Contact: 330-857-2009. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On

the square of Medina: 23 Public Square, Suite 2 Medina, Ohio 44256. Contact 330-723-0014. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or visit www.eastwoodfurniture.com. Their fall sale will be in full swing from September 26 to October 3rd.

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Back to School

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s August comes to a close and September begins, our thoughts turn to the beginning of

another school year. Many of the American population are familiar with at least the idea of a one room school house. For most, it is a thing of the past that their parents or even grandparents attended, but for the Amish community, a one room school house is still the primary means of an education.

In the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there were several occasions where Amish parents were put in jail for not sending their children to the public schools. Eventually, the 1972 Wisconsin vs Yoder case reached the Supreme Court and legalized the Amish education system. The Amish community was given a special exemption from mandatory education after the eighth grade under the American right to the freedom of religion.

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Story by KATE MINNICH AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

Spread throughout the back roads of the Amish Heartland, Amish school buildings lay with a playground just outside the door. Two smaller buildings accompany the school acting as a boys and girls restroom. The inside of the school house is not decorated with the frills of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public or private schools. These one room school houses contain rows of wooden desks all facing one long blackboard flanked by cork bulletin boards. The alphabet marches across the walls, illustrating the proper penmanship and prompting the young readers, just beginning their journey.

Roll-up maps depicting continents await the afternoon geography lesson.

The Amish children can be seen walking to school early in the morning, carrying their lunch pail. Public transportation does not exist in the Amish Heartland. There is not a bus that will roll

around the countryside collecting children and parents do not take their children, having to start their own busy days. Instead, the children walk or ride their bikes to the schools. The schools are situated in the communities in such a way that any one child seldom walks more than two miles to school.

Teachers for the schools are often single women in the community. The schooling required to become a teacher is an eighth grade graduation certificate, though generally the new teachers will assist an experienced teacher before taking complete control of their own classroom.

The school buildings are built and maintained by the parents and members of the community who believe an Amish education is best for their children. Annual tuitions are paid by each parent, the price increasing for each additional child. The tuition covers the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary as well as the books, making the payment a one time deal.

In the non-electric environment of the Amish community, the school houses contain no electric equipment. Heating is often provided by wood or coal burning stoves, or in some cases by a natural gas furnace. The responsibility of lighting the heater will either fall to the teacher or an older child. Cafeteria facilities such as stoves are not necessary because the child brings a packed lunch, though in schoolhouses with natural gas, a stove will be available for the children to warm up any hot dishes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schoolâ&#x20AC;? Continued on page 32

Typical classroom desks (right).

Wood buring stove that provides heat to classroom (above).

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Supplies are often reused for as long as possible acting as a perfect model of efficiency. Books and other student supplies are used by multiple children while the decorations only serve educational purposes. A cardboard tree, heavy with construction paper leaves and apples, sprouting from a bulletin board would have been created by the students themselves. The project gives the young students the opportunity to practice their fine motor skills through the cutting and gluing of the individual pieces. While the older children learned a bit on construction, design, leadership skills and teamwork.

The books used for the various subjects often interweave faith and the scripture. A science book will teach the student about the orderly world around them and its potential usefulness to the glory of God. Reading books will contain scripture quotations pointing out the path to joy.

One workbook used in the schools is “Learning to Drive Safely With a Horse and Buggy.” The main focus is on traffic safety and road laws, such as obeying stop signs and marking how to mark your buggy for safety. Also covered within the workbook are handling a horse safely, how to properly inspect a buggy, harness, and horse. There is a section on road courtesy and stories that offer examples of different safe or courteous practices.

Standard education for the Amish children instills in them the basic skills they will require in everyday life. The children are taught reading, writing, geography, arithmetic, English and German. Physical activity comes in the way of two fifteen minute recess periods during which the older children compete in various running games.

The younger children utilize the playground equipment, often times including swings, a slide and teeter totters. The hour-long noon recess provides time for a more involved game, with softball being a favorite pass time.

Education is taken very seriously in the Amish community. Parents want their children to know the purpose of learning: to grow in the wisdom and the knowledge of God.

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Harvest Fest Rib Cook off & Parade Rib Cook Off & Parade A Fun Family Event: Mouth watering ribs from many local and non-local ribbers Food and goodies from local merchants Kids activities including bounce house, petting zoo, pony rides, bungee trampoline and carnival games Live entertainment on the Berlin Square Sales throughout town

When: Sat., Sept. 12, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Where: Berlin, Ohio

Book Signing by Beverly Lewis & Terri Roberts Where: Gospel Book Store, 4900 Oak St., Berlin, OH 44610 Best-Selling Amish fiction author Beverly Lewis will be signing her books at the Gospel Book Store in the German Village Center. She has a book that will release right before the book signing called The Photograph. Terri Roberts is the mother of Charlie Roberts, the Nickle Mines School shooter. She has written a book called Forgiven and she will be releasing in September 12th at the Gospel Book Store. Both authors will be riding in the Harvest Fest Parade at 6 p.m.

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Mailbag When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. In August, we received over 50 letters from all over the U.S. Here is what some of them had to say this month:

love all the shops and can look for hours. But my “ Ifavorite thing is eating a delicious Amish cooked meal, before or after shopping. ” -MARGIE GALEHOUSE, CANAL FULTON,

seems to slow down and I can enjoy all the beauty “ Time and serenity. ” enjoy all the parts of this little magazine: the “ Iinformative articles, advertising, and the event

-DENIS JONES, ORIENT

favorite part of Amish Heartland is the ads. I like “ My seeing what stores are out thereand if I want to visit any if I missed them. ”

-REBECCA RUNYON, IRONTON

calendar. Always look for one to pick up when we are in the area.

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-MARIAN WOODRUM, OBERLIN

Inn and the surrounding areas. Sugarcreek “ Carlisle Berlin were wonderful. Sol’s in Berlin I recommended favorite part of Amish Heartland are the stories “ My to several people. about Amish life and the beautiful scenery and Amish ” crafts. ” like the new format. The map and colorful ads of “ Ibusinesses. reviews - recipes - love to see the buggies! And “ Book The book review is a favorite. I look for the rolling hills. this publication as I start my visit through Amish ” Heartland.! ” I enjoy the interesting articles and recipes in the “ magazine - the cover photos are always really pretty. My The beautiful pictures, the places to go and things to “ do! husband and I enjoy driving the back roads and having ” a great meal at one of the our many favorite restaurants - esepecially the broasted chicken! ” -ROSLYN BERNOSKY, PITTSBURG, PA

-RUTH KOVAC, VERSAILLES

-MELISSA GREENBANK, ASHLAND

-JOAN BIASUCCI, NEW CASTLE, PA

BETH JONES, DALTON

-CONNIE TANNER, ZANESVILLE

Fall Photo Contest Amish Heartland is having a Fall Photo Contest.

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

Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos.

The deadline for the Fall Photo Contest is Dec 1, 2015.

The top three winners will be announced in the March 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, OH 44691 or via e-mail to kminnich@spectrumpubs.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 October 31, 2015. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers.

In last month’s issue the buggy wheel was hidden on page 28.

Congratulations Willam Petko of Boardman, OH on being our August winner.

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