Amish Heartland, November 2015

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NOVEMBER 2015

Attractions • Events • Maps • Shopping

Heartland FROM THE DESK OF JAVON OLIVESBURG GENERAL STORE Always For the Town

THE AMISH WEDDING Tis the Season

Pick uup at AAA centers across Ohio

Visit www.amish-heartland.com

Create for every season

Christmas Open House November 13 & 14

2 1 3 1 S R 3 9 | Sugarcreek, OH 888-852-2031 | Hrs: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

www.swisscountrylawn.com

POLY FURNITURE GAZEBOS SWING SETS GARDEN ACCENTS INTERIOR DECOR SEASONAL DECOR & GIFTS

AMISH Heartland WHAT’S INSIDE

FEATURES

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OLIVESBURG GENERAL STORE

Always For The Town

TRAVEL INFORMATION FURNITURE HEARTLAND

Testimonials

IDEALZ FROM THE DESK OF JAVON

The Horse Auction

AMISH WEDDINGS

‘Tis the Season

*PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY CHERYL WESTFALL, AMANDA NIXON AND KATE MINNICH

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

What’s Going on in Amish Country

AMISH HEARTLAND MAP JUST VISITING

Amish Heartland’s Inns

IN EVERY ISSUE

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EDITORIAL

Meet the staff

BOOK REVIEW

The Photograph

SPECIALTY FOOD STORE 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 ext. 2220, SPECTRUM DIRECTOR: Amanda Nixon, ext. 2221; SALES: Lisa Beckman, ext. 2277; WRITER/ DESIGNER: Kate Minnich, ext. 2233; COVER PHOTO: Amanda Nixon; WRITER: Javon Miller

Heartland MEET THE STAFF

Welcome Javon Miller ! We have listened to our readers! You have requested an Amish writer…and we have delivered! We are excited to announce our newest contributor to Amish Heartland, Javon Miller. Javon is a local Amish business man in Holmes County. He owns and operates Bunker Hill Hardware. Javon is truly passionate about writing and enjoys sharing his culture and faith through his fun and descriptive narratives! We welcome him to our magazine and look forward to his many stories. Check out his first story on page 28. Feel free to stop in the store and say “Hi.” to Javon when you are in Holmes County. Welcome Javon!

Miller’s BAKERY “De Good Ole Fashioned Bakin”

PIES • CAKES JAMS & JELLIES COOKIES DONUTS

• CANDIES • PASTA • CRAFTS • CLOCKS • DOLLS & MORE!

330-893-3002

4280 TR 356, Millersburg OH 44654 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7am - 5pm • Closed Sundays

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STEP INTO THE PAST

Visit

OLIVESBURG GENERAL STORE

Mon. - Fri. 7am to 8pm Sat. 8am to 8pm & Sun. 9am to 7pm

CAKE & COOKIE DECORATING SUPPLIES HOUSEWARES & GADGETS 650+ COOKIE CUTTERS CROCKS DELI SANDWICHES PIZZAS HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SHAWSHANK SUNDAE

ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE November 21st 10am - 3pm • Giveaways READERS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST ICE CREAM IN MIDOHIO FOR 2015

4778 STATE ROUTE 545, ASHLAND, OH 44805 419 8951038 • WWW.OLIVESBURGGENERALSTORE.COM

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Book Review

by Beverly Lewis Reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

Can God use a worldly photograph of a young Amish woman to connect many lives and answer many prayers? In this latest novel by Beverly Lewis, “The Photograph”, a single photo causes quite the controversy among the Plain people of Eden Valley. Lily Esch, a young Amish girl has decided to leave her home town and leave her Plain life. She sneaks off in the middle of the night, leaving her two older sisters to worry. Eva and Frona Esch are beside themselves trying to figure out if Lily is okay and if she will ever return. But that’s not the only thing to fret over; their brother is preparing to move his family into the family home, leaving the girls to find a new home to stay. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Jed Stutzman is grieving over the death of his fiancé for the last year. He is determined to occupy his time fine-tuning his buggymaking skills. When his uncle requests that he travel to Eden Valley to learn more about the buggy business, his path crosses with the young beautiful, Eva. Prior to arriving, Jed finds a mysterious photo on his train ride to Eden Valley of a young Amish girl. He is captivated by his findings and driven to find out what makes the girl in the photo have her photo taken. Is Eva the mysterious Amish woman

in the photo? Or will this chance encounter answered the many questions of the Eden Valley people or create even more questions? I enjoyed this stand-alone story. Lewis has done a wonderful job weaving the lives of a few Plain people into the will of God. She demonstrates how something as simple as a picture can be used by God to have profound results. The story captivated me as much as the photo captivated Jed. I highly recommend this story!

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AMISH

Heartland INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ATTRACTIONS

Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center..................................04 Guggisberg Cheese Factory ..............14 Warther Cutlery.................................27

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

C & C Treasure Seekers......................23 Greenhouse Shoppe..........................38 Main Street Bears...............................13 Parsley Pot...........................................09 Sol’s Exchange....................................38 World Crafts........................................26

DINING & FOOD

Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant......23 Kauffman’s Country Bakery.............26 Miller’s Bakery....................................02 Smucker Company............................27 Troyer’s Home Pantry........................12

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Country Furniture............................23 Green Acres Furniture.......................17 Homestead Furniture........................17 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ...................38 Troyer Furniture.................................17 Walnut Creek Furniture....................17 Yoder’s Oak and Cherry...................32

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts......Inside

LODGING

Berlin Village Inn...............................36 Donna’s Premier Lodging.................36 Holmes With A View..........................36 Scenic Hills RV Park..........................36

SHOPS & SUCH

Amish Country Peddler.......Back cover

Berlin Craft & Antique Mall..............04 Berlin Leather & Pets........................09 Bunker Hill Hardware....................41 Charm Harness & Boot.....................23 Erb’s Stove Center............................15 Gospel Book Store.............................03 Holmes Sew & Vac..........................33 Tis the Season.....................................09 The Gospel Shop................................03 Light for my Path..............................23 Olivesburg General Store..................02 Primitive Porch...................................13 Quailcrest Farm..................................27

SPECIALTY FOOD STORES

Bulk Food Country Store..................11 Cardinal Hill Grocery......................11 Flour Sack, LLC..................................11 Harvey’s Market.................................11 Moreland Fruit Farms........................11 Prairie Lane Market.....................10, 11

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

330.893.3192 • www.Behalt.com 4 November 2015

Amish Country Quilt Shop Hop In Downtown Berlin

This is the shop hop you don’t want to miss! Area quilt shops join together to make this a fabulous 3 day event filled with fabric, fun and prizes. At each shop you will receive a different FREE pattern and be able to purchase a fabric kit for that block.

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Call Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn for more information. 330-893-3243 Amish Heartland 5

Olivesburg General Store Always For the Town

Story & Photos by KATE MINNICH AMISH HEARTLAND WRITER / DESIGNER

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own a windy road, with in the small town of Olivesburg lays a general store that has been serving the community and tourists alike since 1840. Adapting to the demands of the surrounding community, Oliversburg General Store has supplied everything from dynamite and diamonds to cookie cutters and groceries. The store is currently owned and operated by Connie Crossen, but the environment and purpose of the building has not changed. Locals often visit the store for a taste of the award winning ice cream or sense of community. The local sport teams troop in after a game for some celebratory ice cream. Lounging in the cafe style table and chairs the mature guests converse over coffee every morning. The 6 November 2015

Olivesburg General Store was voted to have the best sandwich in Mid-Ohio this year and the their ice cream has been recognized three years consecutively. More than awards, the store offers a place to gather with friends and neighbors. Coach buses, car and motorcycle clubs roll into the Olivesburg General Store to discover a resting ground containing authentic small town charm. Tourists have traveled from as far as Japan in order to enjoy the ice cream and deli. Charter buses, like most experienced Amish Country travelers, often make this a must see on their routes and call ahead to give the store advanced notice of their arrival time. Other times, visitors are passing through and decide to stop on a whim. No matter the method, everyone is always welcome at the general store. They are

aalso al lso encouraged to sign the visitors’ book which a running tally of who has come from ccaptures ap where. wh w h This time of year our thoughts are turning T toward Christmas and baking; an event Olivesburg tto ow General Store is prepared to sustain throughout G e tth the he year. With over 650 silicon and metal cookie to choose from, the possibilities are ccutters ut endless and definitely not limited to a specific een nd holiday. Spinning racks entertain the mind with ho h ol of mushrooms, dogs or music note shaped vvisions vi isi cookie cutters. cco oo Cookie Cutter alley is an addition to the general C store sst to that came about naturally for Connie. The uses us u se for cookie cutters are not limited to forming as Connie pointed out, they are good for ccookies, oo many m a food forming tasks such as cutting cheese iinto in nto o holiday shapes. Creating festive appetizer platters this holiday season will be a breeze. p la Connie herself used cookie cutters to cut off the C Co o ccrust cr ru of her son’s sandwiches, and to form them iinto in nto fun shapes. Connie stocks all the cookie cutters her supplier C carries, but if all cookie cutter needs are not met cca ar then tth he perhaps creating a personalized cookie cutter is the solution. Olivesburg General Store ccu ut currently carries a kit that will allow the creation ccu ur off any cookie cutter conceived by the human o mind. m in Complete with the tools and materials, the kit k ki it is sure to end any long lasting search for a cutter. sspecific sp pe Christmas baking often includes more then just C the run of the mill cookies, requiring copious the of cooking and decorative items to aamounts am m the delicious treats. Whisks, spatulas, and ccreate re multi-colored sprinkles are staples and getting m u ggood go oo quality products at a decent price can be difficult. Fortunately there is a one-stop shop d di iffi to supply all your baking needs. There rready rea ea iiss a wall within Olivesburg General Store that the largest selection of sprinkles most ccontains co on eeyes ye will ever see. Why would anyone bother ye going ggo oi somewhere else? Rounding off the baking with cup cake liners, cake pans and so sselection elee much m u more, the store is fully equipped to handle most m o baking needs. Beyond baking, the general store offers an B Amish Heartland 7

assortment of household décor items and select clothing perfect for Christmas gift giving. For those on your list who enjoy candles, picture frames and the like, Olivesburg General Store has a selection bound to contain something to please. You can find authentic Amish bonnets and men’s hats alongside gas powered lanterns; anything that you might need! There is always that one person on your list who really wants something out of the ordinary, or you may need to buy for a goofy gift exchange. A consignment room in the back of the general store is likely to contain items to help you find just the right thing. Supplied and maintained by three people, the room is overflowing with unique salt and pepper shakers, and other odds and ends. Olivesburg General Store is prepared to aid visitors in all their holiday needs from shopping and baking to maintaining a calm facade. Shopping can be overwhelming, especially if the list requires visiting multiple stores. Take a deep breath and pick up a coffee or ice cream to calm all the nerves. Then look around the store and finish off the seemingly unending list. Olivesburg General store is located at 4778 State Route 545, Ashland, Ohio 44805. For more information call 419-895-1038 or visit www. olivesburggeneralstore.com

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PARSLEY P E OT TH

A SHOP FOR ALL SEASONS "Celebrating 41 Years!” 697 Co. Rd. 1302 Ashland, Ohio 44805

419-281-7514 HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 9-5 Sun. 12-5 CLOSED Monday

Tis the Season Ohio’s Largest Christmas

Christmas Open House

Call for directions. (look for tourist activity signs)

Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nov. 12, 13 & 14

Shoppe

330-893-3604

Open Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm 4363 State Route 39 in Berlin, OH www.TisTheSeasonChristmas.com

Specializing in leather waist belts • Moccasins • Felt Hats • Pet Supplies • Saddles Sadd Sa dle les & Tack • Western Home Decor Western Shirts & Coats • We W e

Stop in on Black Friday for Specials! 4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg lersb burg

330-893-7038 3 30 ext 3

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

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Prairie Lane Market Great Christmas Ideas! Comforters • Sheet sets Toys • Exercise Equipment Gadgets • Safes

• Grocery • Bulk Foods • Name Brand Merchandise • Rubbermaid Products and Storage Buildings • Name Brand Bent & Dent Groceries • Camping Supplies • Coconut Oil • Shortenings • Lots of Baking Supplies • And Much More!

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7841 County Road 373, Big Praire, OH 44611 Between Shreve and Nashville November 2015

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) 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 November

6-7 Season’s Splendor Arts & Crafts Show

1 Open House & Christmas Preview When: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Where: Pine Tree Barn, 4374 Shreve Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 All our nooks and crannies are decorated for the holidays. See over 35 amazingly decorated trees. Great gift ideas. 330-264-1014 www.PineTreeBarn.com

4-7 Amish Country Quilt Shop Hop Where: Berlin Area quilt shops join together to create an event filled with fabric, fun and prizes. At each shop you will receive a different FREE pattern and be able to purchase a fabric kit for that block. 330-893-3243

6 Shakespeare Festival “Henry V” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: 1901 Smucker Rd., Orrville, OH 44667 The American Shakespeare Center performs live. Call to purchase tickets. 330-684-8932 www.wayne.uakron.edu/shakespeare/festival.dot

When: Fri., 5 p.m.- 9 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Where: Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre Floral designs, dolls, jewelry, wooden items, fabric items, stained glass, handwoven baskets, and seasonal holiday decor, glass block and wine bottle lights will be among the featured merchandise. 330-345-5962 www.greenbriarwooster.com

7 Christmas Shoppe Open House When: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Where: The Greenhouse Shoppe, 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 Revealing the 2015 Christmas Shoppe, full of lots of great Christmas decor and gift ideas! There will be refreshments and live music. Come celebrate the season and get your Christmas spirit started off right. 330-345-5300 www.thegreenhouseshoppe.com

7-8 Holiday Magic Open House When: Sat., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun., 11 p.m.- 4 p.m. Where: Quailcrest Farms, 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 Stop out for extraordinary gifts for everyone on your list and all your holiday decorating. Shop

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668 W. Main St., Apple Creek 330-698-4182 M-F, 6 am-6 pm; Sat, 6 am-5 pm; Closed Sunday

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317 E. North St., Wooster 330-263-1990 T-F, 6 am-4 pm; Sat, 6 am-2 pm; Closed Sunday & Monday

• Grandmas Jam House • Schlabach Amish Bakery Granola • Troyers Homemade Noodles • Cappuccino/Coffee/Tea

with our artists in the Greenhouse. Christmas workshops and lunches (call for reservations) 330-345-6722 www.quailcrest.com

9-14 Three Year Birthday/Anniversary Sale Where: Light For My Path, 8142 Twp. Rd. 574, Holmesville, OH 44633 Check out this special event going on all week long! This special candle shop is full of great scents and lots of deals. All candles 30% off this week and a generous giveaway of three $30 gift certificates! Get a ticket for the drawing for every $10 you spend. Also, first three customers of the day receive a free ticket for the drawing. This is one you do not want to miss. 330-600-2229

12 World Craft’s Open House When: 9:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Where: World Crafts, 131100 Emerson Rd., Kidron, OH 44636 (behind Lehmans) Stop out for the annual holiday kickoff. Lots of specials and holiday nativities.

12-14 Christmas Open House When: 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Where: Tis the Season, 4363 St. Rt. 39, Berlin OH 44610 Celebrate the holidays with some great decor ideas and great gift ideas. 330-893-3604 www.tistheseasonchristmas.com

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12-14 Amish Country Peddler Christmas Open House Where: Amish Country Peddler. 3147 St. Rt, 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687 Great savings and lots of specials during this three day open house. Thursday, November 12th, 20% off everything in the store. Saturday, November 13th and Sunday, November 14th, 10% off everything in the store. 330-893-2134 www.homespunwalnutcreek.com

13-14 Pine Cone Gift Shop Christmas Open House When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Where: Pine Cone Gift Shop, 2877 Kidron Rd., Orrville, OH This great gift shop is full of lots of gift ideas: Christmas wreaths and arrangements, battery operated timer candles, lighted pictures, jewelry, scarves, gloves and tons of Christmas linens. Open house will include door prizes and refreshments... make sure you include this one in your holiday festivities. 330-857-4443 www.pineconegiftshop.com

13-14 Christmas in the Village Where: The Village of Navarre Bring your friends and families to our historical village to experience an Old Fashioned Christmas. Fabulous shopping, horse drawn wagon rides,

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

Christmas Open House Fri. Nov. 13th, Sat. Nov. 14th 10am-5pm Sunday Nov. 15th 12pm-4pm Door Prizes • Refreshments

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

(330) 879-9655

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

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trolley, food and give-aways. Christmas parade starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday. www.visitnavarreohio.com

13-15 Main Street Bears Christmas Open House When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Where: Main Street Bears, 225 North Main St., Navarre, OH 44662 Stop out to this unique store for some great gift ideas for that special someone. Refreshments, specials, and door prizes. 330-879-9655

13-14 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts Annual Holiday Open House When: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Where: Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts, 2293 St. Rt. 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 Check out this annual tradition. Lots of great gift ideas and wonderful decor ideas to set the Holiday mood in your home. Specials and prizes. 330-852-2031 www.swisscountrylawn.com

13-14 Christmas Open House Where: Primitive Porch, 4815 Main Street, Berlin, OH 44610 Stop in and be filled with the holiday spirit! We have tons of gift ideas and lots of Christmas decor to fill your home with cheer this season. During open house, we will have specials on some of your favorite items. 330-893-0150 www.primporch.com

14 Holmes County Largest Book Signing When: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Where: Gospel Book Store, 4900 Oak St., Berlin We invite you to join us for the Gospel Book Store’s 6th Annual Largest Book Signing. Over 30 authors will be in attendance. Chat with authors and have your books signed by your favorites. Many different genres to choose from. Pick up the perfect personalized Christmas gift for a friend or loved one. 330-893-2523 www.mygospelbookstore.com 14 November 2015

14-22 Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival When: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Festival closes on 22nd at 5 p.m. Where: Warther Museum, 331 Karl Ave., Dover A forest of beautifully decorated Christmas trees will be set amid Warther’s famous carvings. Each tree, with its own unique theme, will be for sale. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Union Hospital Auxiliary 330-343-7513 www.warthers.com

16-21 Holiday Open House When: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Where: Smucker’s Store and Cafe, 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville, OH Join us each day for some great holiday specials. Please see our ad for the individual specials each day and times. Bring in the holiday cheer with some festive gift ideas and Christmas atmosphere. 330-684-1500 www.smuckers.com

21 Olivesburg General Store Annual Open House When: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Where: Olivesburg General Store, 4778 St. Rt. 545, Ashland, OH 44805 Take a drive to this amazing hidden treasure tucked away in Olivesburg. The annual holiday open house will be the highlight of your season... giveaways and specials. Voted Reader’s Choice

Award for best ice cream in Mid-Ohio for 2015. Stop out and see why. 419-895-1038 www.olivesburggeneralstore.com

20-21 Wooster Potters Guild Holiday Sale When: Fri., 4 p.m.- 9 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Where: Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 South Walnut St., Wooster, OH 44691 Great sale of local handmade pottery. 330-264-2787 www.wayneartscenter.org

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Happy Thanksgiving! 27 Nativity Parade

concludes on the square where there will be candle lighting and caroling. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies provided by Operation Christmas Child. 330-674-0022 www.heartofamishcountry.com

27-28 Christmas in the village of Downtown Sugarcreek Where: Village of Sugarcreek, Downtown Sugarcreek A Christmas candle lighting service starts the activities, the Christmas story is read, an honorary candle lighter is recognized, and at the flip of the switch, downtown Sugarcreek comes to life with a beautiful tree, light displays and strolling carolers. Enjoy free song books, hot chocolate, pastries and gifts, and start your Christmas shopping- our stores will keep the doors open for you. www.sugarcreekbusinessassociation.org

Where: Main St., Berlin Celebrating the true meaning of the season, you will find no Santa Claus in this parade. The live nativity parade comes down Main Street and

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Customer Testimonials

T

he four Furniture Heartland stores, all pride themselves on supporting their customers. For them the satisfaction of a customer determines the success of their business, a mentality that has furthered each business. Many customers who have visited the Furniture Heartland stores praise the quality products presented to them. Someone unfamiliar with the Amish furniture being produced by the Heartland stores would believe the pieces to be crafted from blonde wood, extremely sturdy and plain. While the pieces maintain a sturdy and durable quality, you are no longer limited to blonde wood and most of the pieces are far from simple. The support and honesty shown to each customer has created a bond that is evident by the number of repeat buyers. As you read through the testimonials below it will become apparent that the service provided to the customers has made them more willing to return and bring their friends.

WALNUT CREEK FURNITURE “I have shopped with Walnut Creek Furniture for about 15 years now and every time I am very pleased. The craftsmanship is excellent and the value is quite good. They are also willing to make changes if the piece(s) you like are not quite what you are looking for or you can design something from scratch. They are amazing!” --- K. Yap, Clemmens, SC 16 November 2015

GREEN ACRES FURNITURE “As you custom made the bed and dresser, we want you to know that it IS exactly what we wanted and the quality is superb. We show all our friends your workmanship, the finish and the great slides that you put on the drawers. You were very accommodating and patient with our requests and the final product was perfect.” – Nick & Florence Zulick, Sterling Heights, MI TROYER FURNITURE “The guys delivered the furniture this morning and it is BEAUTIFUL!! My first purchase from Troyer Furniture has been very favorable and I will be sure to share my pleasant experience with family and friends. Please let your manager know that you were most accommodating and had great ideas as we customized the bedrooms suit. Also, please thank the builder for the amazing craftsmanship and let the logistics manager know that the delivery guys were amazing! They were courteous, polite, cautious, and respectful. Thanks to all of the Troyer Team. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future.” -- Charlie and Julie HOMESTEAD FURNITURE “They took the time to show us around the whole store, and helped us to make changes to the design of our furniture to fit our style. Erin the Interior Designer on staff met with us several times during the process and even followed up with us afterwards! We would definitely recommend Homestead Furniture.”-- Joellen

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BEDROOM SET )URP *UHHQ $FUHV )XUQLWXUH Two Miles North of Mt. Eaton in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country 7412 Massillon Rd. Navarre, OH 44662 | 800.807.0975

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Our Live Edge Walnut Table in the home of a satisfied customer

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AROUND AMISH Heartland TR = Township Road

SR = State Route

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

CR = County Road

US = US Route

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

Includes GPS coordinates

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)

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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)

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

2 Berlin Antique Mall 4359 SR 39, Berlin (40.55015909ยบ --81.77977010ยบ)

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

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 8142 TR 574, Holmesville (40.798646ยบ -81.646774ยบ)

32 Light For My Path Candles, LLC 225 N. Main St., Navarre

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)

33 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre

48 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek

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34 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg (40.603298ยบ -81.780687ยบ)

35 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888ยบ -82.318932ยบ)

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50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134ยบ -81.7450194ยบ)

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

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overall design. ov over eral alll de desi sign gn Within the vintage section of iDealz customers are sure to find common items as well as a bit of the unusual. Various tables and chairs delight the eye with possibilities for home makeovers. Accents such as candle sticks or decorative boxes are interspersed throughout the room inviting a method of personalization that may not have been initially apparent. Repeat, local customers keep iDealz in business and spur the addition or subtraction of items from the inventory. When a bent and dent store down the road went out of business patrons couldn’t purchase discounted groceries anymore and asked iDealz if they would stock grocery items. Always trying to cater to their customers, iDealz values their opinions and modifies their inventory to echo the needs of the community. Rising in popularity all throughout the country is the sale of grocery items past their marked expiration date. Whole shops are rising up that Amish Heartland 25

strictly carry items the grocery stores are no longer able to sell, because of the government regulated expiration date. Many of these items are still safe for consumption, but the grocery stores are not allowed to sell the items directly to consumers so they are being sold to retailers similar to iDealz. Completely legal and safe to consume, the items can then be sold at a lower price. When iDealz first began carrying groceries, it only took up the back corner of the store. The section has since grown to encompass roughly a third of the room. New groceries are brought in bi-weekly or when particular items are running low. Idealz offers home décor, vintage, grocery, jewelry and so much more. A single visit will not satisfy the curiosity, with new items being brought in regularly there is always something new to be discovered. Idealz is located across from the cuckoo clock at 100 W. Main Street, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681. For more information call 330-852-6111.

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From the Desk of Javon Miller.... The Horse Auction

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t is early in the morning, Saturday to be exact. Both of our sons will soon be awakening to an exciting day. We are on a mission. Our faithful buggy horse of 13 years needs to be replaced. The second Saturday of every month, hundreds of horses and people converge upon the little hamlet of Mt. Hope, Ohio. Drive through this sleepy little town on a regular weekday and you will think it is a small farm town. A grocery store, two feed mills, a restaurant, hardware store, fabric and shoe stores, and two banks are all that it appears to be. Ahh, behind the mainstreet buildings lies the main attraction. The Mt. Hope Auction Barn. This monthly auction draws people from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and many other states for the sole purpose of horse trading. On our way to Mt. Hope, we have a few small errands to take care of, so we take the tractor and trailer. We stop at the lawn mower repair 28 November 2015

shop to pick up our newly rebuilt mower. We also need to start the day off right, so we stop at Kauffman’s Country Bakery in Bunker Hill to get coffee and donuts. The fresh, crisp air is truly invigorating and it is a beautiful morning. On the way we pass many horses and buggies. We could say all roads lead to Mt. Hope. The excitement mounts as we ďŹ nd a parking spot several hundred yards from the action. We near the main barn that blocks the view of all the activity that we can hear. The familiar sounds of pounding hoofbeats, the heavy snorting of horses, the smell of sweaty horses, and the excited drone of the spectators quickens my heartbeat with anticipation of what I know we will see. The beauty of horses in full stride racing around the track. The thrill of seeing a dozen or more horses and jockeys breezing around the track. Truly a bright sight. The question is always, what will the horse market be today? Will they be affordable?

As I round the corner, here comes the first horse! Wow! What a horse! He’s big, black, and “chromed out” with white trim. His mane and tail are streaming out in the wind. His breath is coming in sharp snorts. The jockey is pulling hard on the lines to keep this horse in check. With multiple other horses running, this horse is fired up and putting up a show! Almost everybody greets us with a smile and a hearty “Good Morning.” We are truly a part of the community. “Good morning. Isn’t this a nice day?” I turn to see who addressed me and find a boyhood friend from three hours away. We stop to chat a bit. After a few pleasantries and a few minutes small talk, he says, “Looks like the horse prices might be up a bit today.” Not good for me. Here comes another horse flying around the corner at a blazing trot. This is a smaller bay colored horse. His flanks are speckled with flecks of sweaty foam. What a sight. The jockey, evidently knowing my friend, with straining arms and line so taut you could almost strum a tune, drives up and says, “Hold him a bit while I rest my arms.” Behind the barn the dust is billowing as the dealers and jockeys test drive the horses around the track. The beating of dozens of hooves resonated through the air and you can almost feel the pulse in your head. Here is where we watch for any prospects that might catch our eye. On a paper we note any number tags that are glued to the horse’s rump. These are the numbers that we will look for in the auction arena. Next step is to go to the main office. We cannot bid on a horse unless we register for a buyer’s ID number. I am registered #365. We also pick up a dealer listing of consigned horses. After a quick glance over it, I see a horse that I want to see. I am attracted to his pedigree. My sons and I head for the barns to take a closer look at the options available. This is a horseman’ s pleasure. Rows of horses all tied to face the aisles. Hours have been put in getting these ready for this day. They are gleaming with the scent and sheen of “Show Shine”, a spray that is brushed into their coat to bring out the lustrous color and make the dust

brush off with no effort. Here we are, at the stalls represented by Duane Hershberger. He is truly a master of the trade. He grew up in the horse world, can handle about any horse, and knows quality when he sees it. His lot might not be as extensive as some dealers, but he makes up for it with quality! Presenting a stunning dozen or couple more consignments, I have found the one I am looking for. There he is, Neely Lane! I have driven a half-brother of his and so am attracted to him. My boys and I begin the initial scrutinization. He is big enough for us. How is his temperament? As we approach him, he watches us with a calm look. I run my hands down his neck, across his back and rump and end up walking behind him with a gentle pull on the tail. Don’t do this unless you are accustomed to horses. Next I lift his feet and handle his legs. Everything looks good except for the left front knee. It is swollen a bit, no heat or puffiness, just a large hard knee. I inquire about it and am reassured, “You buy him with that. It doesn’t bother him. Appears to have been a racetrack injury. If he turns out lame, bring him back. I carry my 30 day soundness guarantee on him.” I ask about his history. “I have him here for someone else. He was too much horse for his wife. He has been in the buggy. He is traffic safe and just had too much speed.” Just what I need. Now the big question, how many other people want him too? I ask one more question, “Is he ready to drive to town or church tomorrow morning?” “Ahh, once you get used to each other, yeah.” answers Hershberger. I should have asked more questions about that response, but didn’t. Next stop, the hub of it all, the auction arena! As we near it, I hear that we have Dean Beachy as auctioneer. This is one to respect. Master of equine auctioneers. Sellers love to have him sell their horses and buyers cringe to bid for him. Mr. Beachy is one of the smoothest auctioneers in the business. Just having Dean sell can raise the horse prices $1,000 or more. Mr. Beachy is truly an artist. He grew up as the son of best horse trader in Holmes County, Bert Beachy. Amish He Heartland ear artlaand 29 artl

He learned his lesson well. A glance at the anticipation of the upcoming battle. horse, a quick rustle and Dean has looked at the The auctioneer announces, “Neely Lane, a five registration papers and he knows what to do. year old trotter.” “Five year old. Mr. Laveck by Lindy Lane goes Mr. Hershberger recommends, “5 years old, back to Balanced Image. A record of 1:45 at a been in the buggy. I am selling him for someone trot as a two year old!” else. He is traffic safe and sound. You buy him The dealer chimes in, “Got this horse six weeks with a swollen knee, it doesn’t hurt him but it’s ago fresh from the track. Drove him to town. My there. The reason for selling is he had too much wife and 16 year old daughter have driven him, pull for women. He’s here to sell!” traffic safe and sound! Drives with style and My heart hammers in my throat when I start snap! A real driving machine!” the bidding at $1,750. At $2,500 we are stalled. I “Twooooo thousand,” interupts Dean, and hold the bid! The tension is rising! Is it possible? the sale is on. “Two thousand, thousand dollars, Not a chance, I think. Not with Dean at the fifteen hundred, fifteen now two thousand...” The block. He knows what this horse is worth and bid takers start yelling with bids it will bring more. Both the all over the place and so it goes "My heart hammers auctioneer and the dealer give a until at $3,000 we’re stalled. Mr. pep talk on the qualities of this in my throat Beachy kicks in with a pep talk. horse and the auction resumes. when I start the “Listen guys, we’re way under Oh no, a new bidder entered bidding at $1,750. the money here. We’re in the the fray. I slowly nod my head at first 20 horses, you think they’ll each new bid request. We are at At $2,500 we are be cheaper, they won’t! We still my maximum bid. I give a slow, stalled. I hold the have a couple hundred to go and bid! The tension is pensive nod in trepidation. Will tonight at 3 o’clock this horse will someone raise my final bid? My rising! Is it be $5,000. Thirty-five hundred, do heart is hammering. Please let possible? Not a I have $4,000...SOLD. Fifty-two me have him at this price, Dean. chance, I think. " fifty. Buyer 295.” Drop that gavel in sale. Dean So it goes as the horses parade eyes Duane Hershberger as he through the arena. Most find a asks for another bid. Duane new home, others are no-saled, “takes more makes a slight cutting action with his hand. Ah, money.” After six dealers, we arrive at the one thank you, the gavel drops! SOLD! Your buyer I am looking for, Mr. Hershberger. The crowd number sir? 365. Mission accomplished! My shifts a little in their seats. A fellow beside me boys are elated and I am relieved. It is over. leans over a bit and says, “If you want a horse, After paying my dues, arranging trucking, and here is what everyone is waiting for. Duane’s a final look at our horse, we head home. are always good horses. They are usually the Before we leave the hamlet of Mt. Hope, we highlight of the sale.” stop at the Country Mart and buy ice cream My heart drops a bit. He also told me that they cones. A must before going home. are usually at the top of the money in auction. At home, we eagerly await the arrival of Neely I am limited on how much I can go and clearly Lane. Here he comes! The whole family comes know my limits. The first one comes in and sells out to assess the new addition. We all, including for a quick $7,400. The next six to seven all range Mom, hitch him to the lightweight open buggy from $4,500-$7,500! Not good. My hopes are and go for a test drive. WOW, what a driver. He quickly diminishing for a reasonable price. is all fire and spirit! This one is sure to keep me My son looks at me and asks, “Dad, when is on my toes! I see why I was told, once you two our horse coming?” My answer, “The next one.” get used to each other. Here he comes. My heart rates raises a little in On the final stretch home, he is almost 30 30 November 2015

unmanageable. We do arrive home safely. Just a couple of drives and he will be alright, we console ourselves. Next morning we hitch him up to go to church five miles away. We get a late start and breathtakingly are among the first ones there. Unfortunately, most of our fellow church members started on time and we passed them on the way to church. What an adventure. An Amishman in his Sunday best driving a runaway. I told my wife, “Grab my hat before I lose it.” And so it was, hatless we cruised around most of our church folks. Part of the time I was actually standing upright in the buggy, pulling back with my whole body. Monday evening we drove him again. Same story. What in the world did we get ourselves into? Neely Lane is totally traffic-safe but completely unmanageable. Finally my wife grabs ahold also and we are both hauling in as hard as we can. Please Lord, we ask that the stitches don’t break on our lines! If they do, we are done for. Just as we thought all control was lost, he started whistling for breath and staggering. I found a driveway to pull into and forced him to stop. We stood a few minutes to gather our wits together and rest my weary arms. I asked Star (Neely Lane renamed Star by our five year old Jayden) to start off again, what a change of heart! We got through to him. His respect for us was gained. His attitude changed completely. I can now feel the communication flowing between us through the lines. We have a mode of transportation that is alive and a part of our family. My wife and eight year old son can drive and control this 1,300 pound animal with no problem. Never would I allow an eight year old to drive without someone by his side, but Star obeys his slight cues. My sons can pet and brush him as a pet. When we come into the barn, he stands at his gate waiting for us. You have just walked with me through our process of choosing a new mode of transportation. This is very much a personal experience, more so than going to a car dealership and dealing with a salesman. Our transportation is a part of our family. What did I do with my faithful horse, Mack,

of 13 years? I could not sell him through the auction barn. He was and still is a friend to me. An answer showed up unexpectedly. A family friend has struggled to own a good horse for a long time. Nothing worked out. He requested that I sell Mack to him. I was happy to give Mack to him. Mack will be used lightly once a week. He will be well fed and now enjoys a leisure retirement. Mack still loves to pull a buggy and run when on the road but just could not handle the regular trips of a family. I still see him regularly out at pasture, enjoying his retirement. If I bike past, all I have to do is whistle or call his name and he instantly looks around for me. How many cars or trucks will do that? A horse is more than a mode of transportation. To us, they are a companion, business partner (farmers), and friend.

Respectfully submitted,

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Javon Miller, owner of Bunker Hill Hardware

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*1 1/2 lb. hamburger *1 Tbsp. minced onion *1 large can tomato juice *1 can tomato soup *1/4 cup sugar *Dash of chili powder *1/2 tsp. salt *1 pkg. medium noodles

Brown hamburger and onion in skillet. Cook noodles according to directions. Combine all ingredients in a greased casserole dish and bake uncovered at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly.

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INGREDIENTS: *1 large can sweet potatoes *2 apples, cored, peeled & sliced *1/2 cup brown sugar, packed *1/2 cup chopped walnuts *5 Tbsp. butter or margarine *1/2 cup buttered crumbs *Walnut halves

DIRECTIONS: Layer potatoes and apples in a greased 1 1/2 qt. cassrole dish. Combine brown sugar and chopped nuts. Sprinkle casserole with 1/2 sugar/nut mixture, then dot with 1/2 the butter; repeat. Top with buttered crumbs and arrange walnuts on top. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake 5-10 minutes more or until crumbs are light brown.

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS: *1 1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies *1/3 cup butter, melted *3/4 cup sugar, divided *3 eggs *3/4 tsp. cinnamon *1/2 cup finely chopped pecans *2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened *1 tsp. vanilla *1 cup pumpkin *1/4 tsp. nutmeg

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cookie crumbs, pecans and butter. Press into the bottom and about 1/2” up the sides of a 9” spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. In another medium bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Mix in eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture. Mix 1/4 cup sugar, pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg into the remaining mixture. Spread the pumpkin mixture onto cooled crust. Drop plain mixture by spoonfuls onto the top. Swirl with a few strokes of a knife to create marbled effect (be careful not to do this too much or the effect will look muddled). Bake 55 minutes or until filling is set. Run a knife around the edge of pan when slightly cooled. Allow to cool fully before removing from pan. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

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he months of November and December do not immediately evoke thoughts of weddings within the general populous, but within the Amish community early winter weddings are a deeply rooted tradition. One of the most prevalent reasons Amish weddings took place predominantly in the colder months was due to the inability to prepare food in advance without storing it within a cool area. Today, weddings among the Amish community occur all year round due to the rental of trailers containing coolers and ovens for baking. The weddings are now planned for a year in advance due to the demand on the trailers and the baking begins weeks ahead of the actual day. All the cooking is completed by women of the families connected to the wedding couple. The number of guests at each wedding is dependent upon the size of the surrounding community because neighbors, church members, and family relations are all invited. Typically, an Amish wedding will have between 300 to 400 people in attendance. In short the preparation for the meal must be started before the day of the ceremony and the cooks must rise very early on the morning of the event. The day of the ceremony the bride puts on a dress of blue, a white apron and a black headpiece. This attire will be worn by the woman for the church service, after its conclusion, the black head piece will be switched out for a white one, marking the woman as married. Pre-selected ushers greet guests as they arrive at the church and help them to their seats. Depending on the Order the Amish couple is affiliated with, there may be two or four ushers. 34 November 2015

In most cases the women are seated on one side of the church while the men sit on the other. The first two benches are reserved for close family members. The church service is officiated by a bishop with the support of fellow ministers. Before the sermons can begin, the bishop and residing ministers go into a private room with the couple. At this time the duties of each party within the marriage are discussed and understanding is encouraged from both parties. The man is encouraged to be understanding of his wife when she has just had a child and a woman is asked to be understanding of her husband when he has had a long day at work. Once the bishop and ministers have finished their counsel, the wedding couple returns to the congregation. The clergy remain closeted for a time after to talk over the marriage. At this time they may confirm who is saying what part of the service. Upon leaving the clergy the wedding couple meet with their witnesses and enter the main congregation. Generally four witnesses, consisting of two couples, are selected; one by the bride and the other by the groom. While the wedding couple and clergy were away the congregation maintained the singing of songs pertaining to marriage. The wedding service focuses on the family structure and the institute of marriage as laid out by the Bible. An opening sermon will be given by one of the ministers and followed by a scripture reading. The bishop will then give a main sermon speaking from the old and new testaments focusing specifically on relationships

and marriage. Then the wedding vows are after the church service. When this group is exchanged between the bride and groom. finished they will rise, greet the wedding couple Following the vows, a prayer is spoken by the and depart. There is another meal served around congregation. The bishop then takes the hand of five o’clock. the bride and places it in the The Amish Order !HDNC 7@??DIB 6JRN hand of the groom saying: the wedding couple “The God of Abraham, is associated with will First they are both asked: and the God of Isaac, and "Can you both confess and believe determine who eats at the God of Jacob be with that God has ordained marriage to be a which meal. In the older you and help you together union between one man and one wife, Amish Orders the first and give his blessings richly and do you also have the confidence meal is eaten by those who unto you, and this through that you are approaching marriage in attended the church service Jesus Christ, Amen.” and is the general eating accordance with the way you have Concluded with a song time. The meal provided been taught?” by the congregation, the at five o’ clock is more The bride and groom then answer church service is finished intimate and eaten by the yes. and the group moves to family, people of the church ... a separate building for a and the younger friends Then individually: meal. "Do you also have the confidence, of the bridal party. In the The bride and groom new Order of Amish the Brother [Sister], that the Lord has are seated behind a table provided this, our Sister [Brother], as a first meal is served to the with their witnesses on married couples who will marriage partner for you.” either side of them. The then rise at the conclusion The bride and groom respond yes. wall behind the couple is and greet the wedding ... decorated to the bride’s couple as they leave. Then "Do you also promise your wife specifications and may the tables are re-prepared [husband] that if she [he] should in contain candles or similar and the unmarried guests bodily weakness, sickness, or any items. similar circumstances need your help, eat at the later meal. Each guest is served a that you will care for her [him] fitting for Similar to English meal of chicken, potatoes, weddings, the Amish a Christian husband [wife]?” salad, dinner rolls, and have traditions that are The bride and groom respond yes. dressing. Followed by a deeply associated with ... dessert of ice cream, cake, their religion and culture. The couple is then addressed or pie and coffee. The Several little differences together: decorative wedding cake is exist between the way "Do you both promise together traditionally three tiers, but the old Order and the that you will with love, forbearance, is not served to the guests. and patience live with each other, and new Order of Amish go Instead the wedding cake is not part from each other until God will about the ceremony and given to the servers, ushers the meal, but the meaning separate you in death?” and witnesses who have behind the marriage is the They both respond yes. supported the bride and same. They all spend the groom throughout the day. day celebrating the family As each guest finishes their meal they will structure and reveling in the joy of new creation. rise and greet the newly wedded couple before departing. There are two shifts during which the This article was sourced by an Old Order Amish guests will eat; the first wave will eat directly Minister and a New Order Amish Minister. Amish Heartland 35

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