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et’s hope the month of August is a little drier and sunnier as you all plan your wonderful getaways to Amish country. Take a bike ride on the Holmes County Trail this summer or take a walk down main street Berlin. There is something for everyone in Amish Country and so many upcoming events to check out. In this edition of Amish Heartland, we have put together a couple pages of landmarks, events and attractions you do not want to miss out on this summer. See the world’s largest Cuckoo Clock in all its glory in Sugarcreek and don’t miss out on “Music on the Square” every Friday evening in downtown Berlin. Stop in to Troyer’s Home Pantry and satisfy your sweet tooth. Fresh pastries, cookies and pies are stocked onto the shelves daily. The locals love to stop in for a cup of coffee and pastry each morning and share easy conversations with the staff and travelers to Amish country. Another great adventure for a bright sunny day could be a trip to Ravenna, Ohio. Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary is a place where abused and neglected farm animals are rescued and cared for. Annette Fisher and her team have big hearts and work to educate the public on proper animal care
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and handling. It really is an interesting operation and worth a visit. Our book review this month has also been made into an Amish Country Musical, which will premiere August 22 in Sugarcreek. “Josiah for President” is an interesting look into what could happen if a plain man ran for United States President. Get ready to roll out of your chairs with laughter as Martha Bolten has put together another witty tale. With so many things to do, how can one even begin to plan their Amish country getaway? It will take you more than a day to see it all – that is for sure. So check out our Just Visiting page and plan a couple nights stay in one of our fabulous inns featured in the Amish Heartland magazine!
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I must say, when I picked up this book I thought it sounded a bit silly - An Amish man for president? Where could this story possibly go? But it was an unexpected, genuine page-turner. When former Congressman, Mark Stedman removes himself from the presidential election, he decides to pack it up and head home. God literally puts a detour in his path, sending him and his car through the back-country roads of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Distracted with his GPS’ loss of signal, he crashes his car in a ditch. With an inability to call for help, Mark finds himself lost on a narrow road less traveled - but God had a plan adding this detour to Mark’s life. Josiah Stoltzfus, an Amish farmer, stumbles unto Mark and his wrecked vehicle and immediately assists him in pulling his car out of the ditch with his horses. While waiting for a part on the car to be fixed, Mark ends up spending some quality time with the Stoltzfus family. Filled with lots of common sense and Amish advice, Mark leaves Pennsylvania uplifted and questioning God’s will in his own life. After the short, unexpected Amish adventure, Mark decides that his encounter was more than mere chance. Mark decides to enter Josiah in the presidential election. Josiah was a breath of fresh air and common sense when he needed it, why couldn’t he do the same for America? Can Josiah be the first write-in candidate for President? Is America ready to trust a Plain man to lead the country? Bolton does a great job describing the Amish culture and it’s relation to the campaign trail. With lots of laugh-out-loud one liners, this book was not only a great story but also uplifting, encouraging the
readers to follow their heart and always do what is right. “Josiah for President” is coming to the Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley in Sugarcreek as a new hit musical (see page 34). I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on a ticket and see this show! What I thought was going to be a “silly” book has become one of my favorite Amish Fiction stories so far! Make sure you get a copy and read it before enjoying the show.
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ANTIQUES & ART
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ATTRACTIONS
Alpine Hills Museum.........................21 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center..................................09 Collectors Decantors & Steins..........21 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..............09 Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary.............................................15 Quailcrest Farm ..................................05 Warther Carvings................................28
DINING & FOOD
Brick Towne Tavern ...........................21 Broad Run Cheese House.................21 Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant......29 Charm Family Restaurant.................08 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.............14 Miller’s Bakery....................................29 Sugar Valley Meats......................21 Troyer’s Home Pantry........................13
FURNITURE & WOODWORKING
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Bulk Food Country Store.................11 Cardinal Hill Grocery......................11 Harvey’s Market.................................11 Moreland Fruit Farms.......................11 Prairie Lane Market..........................11 Flour Sack, LLC...........................10, 11
CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES
Parsley Pot...........................................07 Sol’s Exchange....................................05 World Crafts........................................31
Berlin Furniture..................................07 Country Furniture............................29 Green Acres Furniture.......................23 Homestead Furniture........................23 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ...................05 Troyer Furniture.................................23 Walnut Creek Furniture....................23 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry........................28
C&C Treasure Seekers.....................31 Main Street Bears...............................04
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Berlin Village Inn...............................32 Donna’s Premier Lodging.................32 Holmes With A View..........................33 Scenic Hills RV Park..........................33 Zinck’s of Berlin.................................32
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he squeak of the plastic and the click of the tabs on a container of Troyer’s Home Pantry Cinnamon Rolls is sure to get your taste buds excited. If you’ve eever had the pleasure of eating treats from the family owned bakery, located in Apple Creek, Ohio then you o know what is coming – a delicious fluffy pastry with k ggolden brown tops and frosting that sticks to your fingers aand brings a smile to your face. Owner Paul Troyer, who is a co-owner and partner in the business along with his three sons (Brandon, Ryan and Jordan), has seen the joy that baked goods could bring first hand. It all started when he began working with his mother mother, Sarah in the kitchen during his teen years. Troyer’s Home Pantry products are made with Sarah Troyer’s recipes and when the business first began she was able to consult and make adjustments, a skill that Paul says his sons have inherited. While Sarah is no longer with us, her family legacy has been a part of Wayne County for many years with her rolls starting the day at breakfast tables and bringing the family together at holiday dinners with pies, angel food cakes and cookies. In recent years, Troyer’s Home Pantry has grown its distribution reach beyond Wayne County and now their products are being sold as far north as Toledo and as
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far south as Pataskala. When Paul is out exploring the state and looking at different opportunities he uses his intuition and asks the right questions to see if an area would be the right fit for Troyer’s Home Pantry products. The store now carries locally produced maple syrup and honey bottled in Amish Country among some of the additional products at the retail store in Apple Creek. “We just stared selling our products at the Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala this year,” said Paul. “Their order is growing nicely each month and we’re excited to be moving out further, towards the Columbus area. Over the years you develop a sense of where the product is going to work, the store, the people they serve, the setting, all of it factors in.” The two main retail stores for Troyer’s are in Apple Creek on West Main Street and in Wooster on East North Street. Known as “The Best Place To Buy A Pie,” you’ll also find Troyer’s Home Pantry products in local BellStores and Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery stores. Paul has noticed an odd phenomenon in that the BellStores closest to the retail location are often the ones that sell out of his products the fastest. Although, knowing that most of the people stopping at those stations probably are seeking out the cinnamon rolls they’ve grown up loving, it’s not such an odd phenomenon after all. On an average day, the bakery will put out about 800 pies. During the busier holiday seasons it could be anywhere from 1,100 pies per day to 1,300. The pies are baked in two shifts and cinnamon rolls are done at night. Baking is going on from 7 a.m. to midnight every day and the flour and sugar deliveries come through each Thursday morning. Other products like breads, cakes and cookies are baked fresh during the day. The retail stores are a favorite spot for locals. On any given morning you’ll see people stopping in to pick up treats on their way to work, a husband and wife sitting and enjoying a roll or a doughnut with their cup of New England Coffee or some grandkids sporting chocolate milk mustaches as they kick their feet and look up from a piece of roll or pie. The retail stores often donate pies for local community events and fund raisers and are always looking for ways to partner with surrounding businesses and reach out to help others. Troyer’s Home Pantry is a rarity, now being run with the third generation as part of the family business. “I couldn’t do it without my
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sons,” adds Paul. “I know for years my dad did so much of the day-to-day operations by himself and it was challenging. I’m grateful to have my sons as partners.” There have been the occasional customers looking for pies to have at their wedding or even wanting to make an entire wedding cake out of Troyer’s Glazed Doughnuts, which the store gladly supplies. This is a testament to the enduring and ever-changing way that people enjoy Troyer’s Home Pantry goods. Customers at the retail store in Apple Creek can now access the internet with free wifi. Travelers through Amish Country know the store as a great spot to take a break, stretch your legs and check the map on the wall to see where you’re heading to next. So whether you are picking up a pastry while you’re out on the road or taking the time to savor it while you read the morning paper and sip your coffee at the table, you know that the product you have is thought out and made with care. Nothing fancy, just delicious. For more information you can visit the retail stores during business hours: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., 6 a.m.-5 p.m. (they are closed on Sundays) or visit them online at TroyersHomePantry. com. Troyer’s Home Pantry can also be reached at 330-698-4182.
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1558 Moreland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691, 1 mile west of State Route 83, south. Visit our website for full detailed directions. Contact: (330) 264-8735; http://www.morelandfruitfarm.com Hours: “Pick Your Own” June-August, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Closed Sunday Payment types: cash, check or credit card w/a 2% user fee.
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
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 fruit 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.
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.
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7841 County Road 373, Big Prairie, Ohio 44611 (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
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
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, name-brand 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!
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!
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Address: 8221 County Road 192, Holmesville, Ohio 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. & Tue. & Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover
12636 State Route 39, Big Prairie Ohio 44611 Two miles east of Nashville, 9 miles west of Millersburg Contact: (330) 231-0786; www.facebook.com/pages/Harveys-Market Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; After hours and Sunday, self serve
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)
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 7 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: NEW SOUND
8 MOVIE NIGHT IN MILLERSBURG
When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of local, live entertainment with New Sound, formerly Holmes County Bluegrass. www.heartofamishcountry.com
Where: Courthouse Lawn, Historic Downtown Millersburg Come out and enjoy and evening film of Big Hero 6 on the courthouse lawn!
7 SUMMER CONCERT IN THE COURTYARD When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Hotel Millersburg, 35 West Jackson St., Millersburg Come down to Hotel Millersburg for live music featuring Reid Colman!
330-674-1457 www.hotelmillersburg.com
7-9 TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, ITALIANAMERICAN FESTIVAL When: Fri, 6-11 p.m.; Sat, 12:30-11 p.m.; Sun, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Dover, 200 W. 3rd St. Enjoy live music, food and beverages, car show, entertainment, contests and more. Celebrating the Italian Heritage and establishes scholarships for students of Tuscarawas County. www.tuscitalianamerican.org
8 SONNENBERG HOMECOMING When: 10 a.m. Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13515 Hackett Rd., Apple Creek Vintage baseball games, music, games, food wagon, ice cream.
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10-15 HOLMES COUNTY FAIR Where: Homes County Fairgrounds, 8381 OH 39, Millersburg Presenting one of the most family-friendly and affordable entertainment experiences of the area’s summer season. Livestock exhibits, rides and games, live entertainment and more (see website for full schedule) Admission: $5 per person (kids 10 and under free).
330-674-0869 www.holmescountyfair.com
13-15 LINCOLN HIGHWAY “BUY WAY” YARD SALES Where: Along the Lincoln Highway Enjoy deals and great finds as you shop your way along the Lincoln Highway all across the state. www.historicbyway.com
13-16 DAN AND EMMETT MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL When: Thu-Fri, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., & Sun, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Mt. Vernon, Ohio The 28th annual Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival celebrates the legacy of Daniel Decatur Emmett – honored through a varied format of performing and creative artists on four stages all along South Main Street. Festival Headliner: Crystal
Gale performs, Sat., Aug. 15 at 9:30 p.m. See website for complete list of events.
740-392-3378 www.danemmettfestival.org
14 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: SERVANT’S HEART When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Berlin Square Enjoy an evening of local, live entertainment with Floyd Mullet and Servant’s Heart. www.heartofamishcountry.com
14 SUMMER CONCERT IN THE COURTYARD When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Hotel Millersburg, 35 West Jackson St., Millersburg Come down to Hotel Millersburg Friday for live music featuring Ron & Kim!
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15 ANTIQUES MARKET When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Smithville Community Historical Society, 381 East Main St. (Rt. 585), Smithville Held in conjunction with the Smithville Community Historical Society Pioneer Village and Mishler Weaving Mill open house from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
330-669-9308 www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html
21 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: SMALL TOWN ROOTS When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Berlin Square Small Town Roots will be performing on the Berlin square. www.heartofamishcountry.com
21 CONCERT AND CRUISE IN When: 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Wooster Enjoy a wonderful summer evening in Downtown Wooster with great food, live music, classic cars and street rods.
330-262-6222 www.mainstreetwooster.org
14-15 ORRVILLE LIONS RIB AND MUSIC FEST When: Fri, 5-11:30 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Where: Market Street, Downtown Orrville Craft and Car Show, entertainment and great food. Free shuttles from school parking lots.
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22 SUMMER CONCERT IN THE COURTYARD When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Hotel Millersburg, 35 W. Jackson St., Millersburg Come down to Hotel Millersburg and enjoy live
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22-DECEMBER 19 JOSIAH FOR PRESIDENT When: see website for play times Where: Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek Former Congressman, Mark Stedman, throws in the towel on his presidential campaign and decides to return home when he runs into Josiah Stoltzfus, and Amish farmer from PA. Stedman learns more from Josiah in a few hours than he has from his many years in office and decides someone like Josiah should be running the country. With Stedman’s campaigning, Josiah may just become the next President of the United States. For tickets and showtimes visit: www.dhgroup.com/theater/josiah-for-president
28 MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: HIGH COUNTRY BLUEGRASS When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Berlin Square This will be High Country Bluegrass’ first time performing on the Berlin square. Come out to enjoy an evening of local, live entertainment. www.heartofamishcountry.com
29 FREDERICKSBURG HOMECOMING When: 5-11 p.m. Where: Fredericksburg Fire Station An old-fashioned down-home festival. Food, games, and live entertainment.
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28 SOUNDS OF DOWNTOWN When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Wooster
When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Hotel Millersburg, 35 W. Jackson St., Millersburg Enjoy an evening of live music with the Stockdale Brothers!
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5 OHIO HAITI BENEFIT AUCTION
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
When: Sale begins at 8 a.m. Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn, 8076 St Route 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 Friday, September 4, 4 p.m.; Sale begins 8 a.m., Sat. – Furniture and Specialty items, tools, locally made quilts and more.
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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°)
(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)
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)
(40.802762° -81.763000°)
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 Twp. Rd. 154, Millersburg (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 Ohio (40.588578° -82.075478°)
33 Moreland Fruit Farms 1558 Moreland Rd, Wooster (40.711712°, -81.968451°)
38 Prairie Lane Market 7841 County Road 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
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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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3 Broad Run Cheese House 6011 Old 39 NW, Dover
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7 Sugar Valley Meats 2149 Dutch Valley Dr. NW, Sugarcreek (40.515236° -81.608882°)
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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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STEWARDS OF THE FOREST ohawk Lumber, in Apple Creek, Ohio, is just one of the many local lumber mills focused on sustainability and stewardship when it comes to harvesting lumber for their mill. Hardwoods are harvested from the Appalachian region in Ohio and mostly harvested within a 120mile radius, promoting locally grown hardwoods. “We use selective harvesting,” said Marvin Yoder, of Mohawk Lumber, explaining that the crew comes up with a plan for harvest that is tailored to each individual landowners needs. “We harvest from private landowners – primarily farmers,” said Yoder. “Farmers may want to clean up a certain area of their land. We go in and assess the trees and ask the landowner, ‘what do you want us to do?’” The goal is to do what is good for the forest and leave the land in better shape than when they first got to it. This could mean removing diseased and dead trees and sometimes cutting down larger trees that block the sunlight for the younger, smaller trees. “We are stewards of the forest,” said Yoder. Once the logs are cut, they are loaded up onto trucks and brought back to the mill. The logs are then cut to length and dried for six months or more. “Lumber has a high moisture content,” explained Yoder. When a log is brought into the mill, it yields a moisture content of around 30-40 percent. This percentage needs to reflect more of a 6-10 percent range to be usable in the furniture/hardwood industry. “From the time [the lumber] leaves the forest and goes through the lumber yard, the process can take close to a year to get to the buyer,” explained Yoder. When a log is cut, certain parts of that log are in higher demand. The logs are cut into different
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Above: Fresh cut logs from are stacked outside the mill in preparation of the upcoming process to turn that lumber into quality hardwoods.
thicknesses and different grades depending on the customer needs. A high grade, with a better grain is typically demanded in the furniture industry. Lower grades are typically used in the pallet industry (for shipping and transportation of goods). Nothing gets wasted in the lumber business. Bark scraps can be sold to landscapers and the sawdust can be sold to farmers, etc. “We are a small-medium sized operation,” said Yoder. “We are small enough to cater to people’s needs.” Like many other small, family-owned businesses in the area, it’s all about building relationships – whether those relationships are with the landowners or customers. As you admire the perfect grains and rich textures of the hardwood furniture featured in any of the Furniture Heartland stores (right), you can be sure that great care was taken to get it to this stage of production. Sustainability and stewardship is key in making sure that the furniture industryy and the lumber mills are around for years to come.
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f you are up for the drive, set your GPS north east of the Amish Heartland and check out an animal sanctuary that is dedicated to rehabilitating abused, neglected or abandoned farm animals. It all started with a dream of Annette Fishers, executive director, to have a horse of her own. She had no idea her love for animals would get her more than just one horse. Fisher had watched and cared for a neighbor’s horses (on the property that is now Happy Trails) and discovered the family had a crippled pig, Janice, on their farm. Instead of being paid for her “babysitting” services, Fisher asked if she could have the pig. To her surprise, the family allowed her to take the pig and Fisher helped Janice to live out her life in the best way possible. Fisher and her husband soon obtained the 10-acre farm and quickly setout to care for as many farm animals as they could. Today you will find barns full of happy pigs, chickens, cows, horses and much more as they continue on the road to recovery. Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit (501c3) organization that rescues and rehabilitates farm animals such as: horses, ponies, pot belly pigs, farm pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, sheep, goats, and cattle. Law officials must remove animals brought to Happy Trails from a situation of abuse, neglect or abandonment, and cruelty charges must be filed against those responsible for the crime. Happy Trails takes in these animals and provides them with the proper medical care, proper nutrition, clean and safe housing and as much “TLC” as possible. An adoption program allows for rescued farm animals to be adopted to families as pets to live out the rest of their lives. (An application process is required as well as an on-site visit to the animals future home to be sure the adopted animal will receive proper care.) “We rescue animals from anywhere in the state of Ohio,” said Hope Evans, Marketing and Special Promotions for Happy Trails. “We have even rescued animals from as far away as New York and California.” An adoption program has even been setup for retired Amish work horses. There comes a time in an Amish horses life when he or she simply becomes to old to perform their duties on the farm or pull a buggy
full of Amish familiy members. Happy Trails is happy to work with Amish farmers in taking in these horses and giving them a place to live out the rest of their years. This makes it easier on the Amish farmer who may have had to take his horse to auction or try and find a way to re-home the horse. From May through October, guests can tour Happy Trails and learn about each of the animals that have come to live at Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary. Educational tours run Friday through Saturday with four available tour time slots per day. Each tour includes up to six people and one tour guide, who takes time to share the stories of how each animal came to live at Happy Trails. It’s your opportunity to get up-close and personal with the animals; scratch the nose of a curious sheep, rub the
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belly of a grateful pig and most importantly, learn how you could make a difference in the lives of an animal. Admission: $20 for adults, $10 for youth ages 17 and under, kids under age five are free. An Education center was built next to the property where Fisher and her staff utilize animal care experts to teach the general public about the importance of animal care and safety practices. The education center is a great opportunity for those raising animals or thinking about adopting a new friend to
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learn more about proper care and handling of farm animals. Classes start at 7 p.m. and cost $7 per person (pre-registration required). Arriving early (6 p.m.) will get class participants an opportunity to tour the farm facilities. Visit the website for more information on classes and how to register. Happy Trails relies on the donations of supporters and funding from visitors to the sanctuary. Evans said, the local community was very supportive in pitching in to rebuild a barn after one of their goat barns caught fire. Happy Trails occasionally receives grants for specific projects on the farm. Some people enjoy donating feed to help out the animals. When visiting Happy Trails’ website, visit the
Above: Guests can purchase a graden statuary or memorial statuary for a beloved pet. Proceeds go to the animal sanctuary.
“Wish List” section and learn what types of healthy snacks and food that the animals enjoy. Donators can purchase a bag of grain by calling or visiting one of the local stores Happy Trails partners with: Pettigrew Feed and Hardware, 330-325-1500, located at 6785 Tallmadge Road (Rt. 14), Edinburg, Ohio; or Western Reserve Farm Co-Op, 330-296-3424, located at 467 Cleveland Road, Ravenna, Ohio. Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary is located at 5623 New Milford Road, Ravenna, Ohio. Visit the website, www.happytrailsfarm.org, to learn more about the sanctuary, y, education center and tours or call 330-296-5914.
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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS: ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS AND PLACES TO PUT ON YOUR ITINERARY “Behalt” at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center Where: 5798 County Road 77, Berlin If you are looking to explore more into the history of the Amish and Mennonite Culture, make sure a trip to the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center is on your travel itinerary. “Behalt” is a hand-painted cyclorama that wraps around the mural room at 265 feet wide and 10 feet tall. This mural represents a historical timeline of the Amish and Mennonite people and a 30-minute guided tour will help you to gain some insight into the culture. More information: www.behalt.com
Music on the Square Where: Downtown Berlin Every Friday night, make your way down to the square in Berlin to enjoy the sounds of local musicians. Music on the Square starts at 7 p.m. and features groups like New Sound (formerly Holmes County Bluegrass), Servant’s Heart, John Schmid and much more. This summer music series ends Friday, Sept. 25. (See our calendar of events for upcoming concert dates and times.) More information: www.heartofamishcountry.com Right: New Sound (formerly Holmes County Blugrass) will peform on the square August 7.
Guggisberg Cheese Factory Where: 5060 State Route 557 Once again, Guggisberg Cheese has been named an award winning cheese-making facility. In 2015, Guggisberg cheese took home top honors as their Swiss cheese was named best in America. You can tour the facility where the Grand Champion Swiss cheese (and much more) is made in the small town of Charm, Ohio. As you shop for delicious cheese goodies, you can view some of the cheese making process through large glass windows that look into the cheese-making facility. More information: www.babyswiss.com 30
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Cuckoo Clock Where: Corner of Main Street and Broadway, Downtown Sugarcreek Not just any Cuckoo Clock, Sugarcreek boasts the largest Cuckoo Clock in the world, landing it a spot on the cover of the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977. Standing in at over 23 feet tall and 24 feet wide, the clock was moved to its current location and restored in 2009. From 9 a.m.-9 p.m. the clock runs every half hour – a cuckoo bird pops out and polka music begins to play while a polka band and dancers emerge from the clock. More information: www.visitsugarcreek.com
The Backroads of Amish Country Get off the beaten path and get a little lost on the backroads of Amish country. Enjoy life in the slow lane as you follow behind a horse and buggy and take in the surrounding countryside. Stop for a bit to take in the farmer tending to his land. To really get an idea of what Amish country is all about, you have to see it for your own eyes. With fall just around the corner, the fall foliage will make for a very scenic detour. So take the next right turn out of town and start your own backroads adventure through the winding hills of Amish country.
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Premiering
August 22 December 19 Can a common-sense man of faith unknowingly become a write-in candidate for president?
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hen former Congressman Mark Stedman throws in the towel on his presidential campaign, his only choice is to return to his home state and decide how to spend the rest of his life ... until he meets Josiah Stoltzfus, an Amish farmer from Pennsylvania. Stedman learns more from Josiah in a few hours than in his many years in office. He comes to the conclusion that someone like Josiah should be running the country. Not a career politician, but someone with a little old-fashioned common sense, someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not afraid of rolling up his
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sleeves and getting his hands dirty. Someone like Josiah Stoltzfus. Using his old campaign headquarters for a base, Mark Stedman determines to introduce a new candidate to America. Without Josiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent or knowledge, he becomes a write-in candidate for the Presidency. Mark pledges to do everything in his power to make sure Josiah gets elected. See website for showtimes and ticket information: www.dhgroup.com/theater
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magazine supports the feeling you receive when “ The visiting Amish country - friendliness, tranquility, appreciation, resepct - It’s a different world from the fast-paced city! I like the monthly book review.
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-SUSIE FEUDNER, FAIRLAWN
countryside, the people, the food and the “ The shopping! You have to stay a couple days (at least) to enjoy what the Heartland has to offer. ” “ Love to look at it and find the buggy wheel.”
pictures, scenery, book reviews and of course the “ The recipes. My friends and family love the Cabana Cake. ”
-HARRIETT DICKINSON, ASHLAND
for items for embroidery projects and looking “ Looking at different stitched items and handmade items. I like seeing some things that I grew up with and the beautiful countryside.
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-FRAN CORSARO, AKRON
-JOANNA SMITH, DAYOTN
-CAROL MILLER, HOLMESVILLE
from the south and your hospitality reminds me of “ I’m my heritage with a different culture - humble, thankful and hardworking. I enjoyed my visit. ” magazine is helpful with the advertisments, “ The recipes and schedule of events, but I find the maps -ROBYN READ., BIRMINGHAM, AL
extremely helpful. During nice weather, I try to find different ways home and often find small, family roadside produce stands and enjoy seeing the lovely countryside. Plus the map easily fits in the glove compartment.
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-JANET RINGENBACH, DALTON
Amish Heartland magazine because I learn about “ Inewlikeplaces to go in Amish country. For example, I never would have known about Gone Loco- a muststop on our next visit!
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-BEV WELKY, CLEVELAND
husband and I enjoy the furniture stores, Amish “ My cooking and tranquil atmosphere. ”
-DONNA CLUTE, VALLEY CITY
time I’ve found your magazine and I will look for it “ First on future visits. I enjoy the ads for planning. ” farms with teams working in the fields and “ Amish buggies on the roads. ”
-SAM STUCKY, TECUMSEH, MI
-ISAAC ZIMMERMAN, DUNDEE, NY
6XPPHU 3KRWR &RQWHVW Amish Heartland is having a Summer Photo Contest. For the upcoming season put your photography skills to workk 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 Summer Photo Contest is Sept 1, 2015. The top three winners will be announced in the October issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers. Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to cnoyes@the-daily-record.com. Amish Heartland
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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 August 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 8. Congratulations Amanda Shinn of Sutton, WV on being our June winner.
I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________ NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND:
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