Amish Heartland May 2019 by Gannett NEO

MAPS

May

LAND

AT T R AC T I O N S

AMISH

HEAR

EVENTS

SHOPPING

2019

–

AMISH –2nd–

–GUGGISBERG CHEESE– Grand Champion

–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON– Who Are These People?

Pick up at A A A centers across Ohio | Visit www.amish-heartland.com

• Farmhouse • Primitives • Vintage • Garden • Magnolia Home • Much More!

phone: 330-893-2701 • 3147 Ohio 39 • Walnut Creek, 44687 VisitThePeddler.com • Facebook.com/VisitThePeddler 2

May

– W h at ’ s i n s i d e –

features. - Page -

- Page -

Guggisberg Cheese: Grand Champion

Why Do The Amish Use Horse and Buggies for Transportation?

Amish Barn Raising: A Sight To Behold

From the Desk of Javon Miller Who Are These People?

Amish 06 09

– T r a v e l I n f o r m at i o n – 12 – C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s 18 – A m i s h H e a r t l a n d M a p 28 – J u s t V i s i t i n g

– I n E v e ry I s su e – 05 – B o o k R e v i e w 22 – R e c i p e s 29 – M a i l b a g

Hea

–

tlan

Amis

Amish Heartland–May3

Group Publisher – Bill Albrecht Content Coordinator – Doris Sigg | Sales Representatives – Lisa Beckman; Kim Rush | Designer – Noel Simms Contributing Writers – Javon Miller ; Marcus Yoder Cover Photo by Susan Mick

–Index of Advertisers– Crafts & Collectibles

Parsley Pot.. ................................................................. 04 Sol’s in Berlin............................................................... 07 World Crafts.. .............................................................. 21

Shops & Such

The Peddler............................................. Front Inside Cover Berlin Village Gift Barn.. ...................................... Back Cover Gospel Book Store........................................................ 05 The Greenhouse Shoppe.. ............................................... 28

Dining & Food

Kauffman’s Country Bakery.. ............................................ 04 Sugar Valley Meats....................................................... 11 Troyer's Home Pantry..................................................... 10

F u r n i t u r e & Wo o d w o r k i n g

Countryview Wicker Furniture.......................................... 20 Eastwood Furniture........................................................ 25

PAR SLEY P E OT TH “Celebrating 43 Years!” 697 Co. Rd. 1302 Ashland, Ohio 44805

One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country

• Bakery • Café • Bulk • Ice Cream Parlor

WO-10676367

Apple Fritter

Andy

May

Across from Heini’s Cheese of Amish Country in the Open Monday-Saturday, Sundays (May thru November)

50%

419-281-7514

OFF

BAKED-GOOD ITEM

*Up to $4 value. Not Valid with other offers or discounts Good until 5/31/19

330.893.2129 • 4357 US 62, Millersburg www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com

AS-10674699

“Featuring Grilled Panini Sandwiches”

HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 9-5 Sun. 12-5 CLOSED Monday Call for directions. (look for tourist activity signs)

The Brides Of The Big Valley:

– B o o k R e v i e w–

3 Romances From A Unique Pennsylvania Amish Community By WANDA E. BRUNSTET T ER , JEAN BRUNSTET T ER , & RICHELLE BRUNSTET T ER Reviewed by DORIS SIGG Amish Heartland Writer

eanna’s Determination: Deanna and Elmer…. Deanna is the recently widowed wife of Simon, who came to an untimely death, falling off the roof of their house while mending tiles, Elmer is the long-standing admirer of Deanna, having put himself aside, as Simon, who was his best friend, had become her betrothed instead. Now love is in the air again, between Deanna and Elmer, until an untimely accident puts Elmer into a holding pattern, against any hope of marrying. How will this couple overcome the odds?—by New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter who is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. Rose Mary’s Resolve: Having re-buffed the advances of a young man to go English, Rose Mary, by unforeseen circumstances, finds herself drawn to a true English man. Their families disapprove at every turn. What is to become?—by Jean Brunstetter, the author of this tale became fascinated with the Amish when she first went to visit her father-in-laws-family.

Leila’s Longing: Leila’s family responsibilities outweigh her feelings for Aden. And her childhood insecurities aren’t tamed until a former beau visits and apologizes for his own insecurities.—by Richelle Brunstetter lives in the Pacific Northwest and developed a desire to write when she took creative writing in high school.

Pick up Your copy at:

BOOKS OFFICE SUPPLIES RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES

PHONE 330-893-2523 BOX 320 BERLIN, OH 44610

Amish Heartland

–Guggisberg Cheese: Gr and Champion–

Story by DORIS SI G G Amish Heartland Writer

M A RC H 7 , 2 0 1 9 , Guggisberg Cheese was awarded Grand Champion at the 2019 United States Championship Cheese Contest. After claiming the top spot in its category with a score of 99.15, Guggisberg Baby Swiss was awarded Grand Champion overall at a ceremony held Thursday evening, competing against 2,555 other entries. This is the second time Guggisberg has won the United States Grand Champion title, previously winning it in 2015. Additionally, Guggisberg Premium Swiss took first, second, and third places in the Swiss category, receiving scores of 99.30, 98.80, and 98.65. This is the 5th consecutive U.S. Championship Cheese Contest where Guggisberg has taken first place in the Swiss category. The U.S. contest takes place every-other year, alternating with the World Championship Cheese Contest, and was held March 5th & 6th at Lambeau Field in Green 6

May

Bay, Wisconsin. It is the largest technical evaluation of cheese, butter, and yogurt in the country, and considered to be one of the most prestigious of dairy competitions. This year's contest was record-breaking, with 2,555 submissions from 35 states. The submissions were split into one of 116 classes, and then scored on a 100-point scale by a panel of professional judges from within the industry. The three highest-scoring cheeses in each category, judged on flavor and body, were awarded trophies. “It’s one thing to win in categories, but winning the overall is significant,” says Ursula Guggisberg-Bennett, Guggisberg Marketing Coordinator. “It’s not just a oneperson or one-department effort; it’s a collective effort. So it’s a win for everyone, including the milk producers. The legacy started with Alfred Guggisberg, the founder of Guggisberg Cheese. He took an interest in cheese making at a very young age. He was only 16 when he began to study the art of cheese making in the high pastures of the Alps in his home land of

“It’s one thing to win in categories, but winning the overall is significant,” says Ursula GuggisbergBennett, Guggisberg Marketing Coordinator.

Switzerland. He went on to attend the famous Swiss Federal “Molkereishulle” (cheese maker’s institute) to further improve upon his craft. Upon completing his schooling, Alfred spent a number of years making cheese throughout Europe and parts of Africa before coming over to the United States in 1947 in search of a new challenge. It didn’t take long, with his high standard of quality, for Alfred to earn a reputation as an exceptional cheese maker. As a result of his abilities, local Amish farmers, in search of a cheese maker to provide a market for their milk, lured Alfred

Sol’s in Berlin

Search: Sol’s in Berlin

OHIO’S LARGEST ARTS & CRAFTS MALL

Local Handmade Crafts-Amish Made Goods-Ohio Proud Artisans-Since 1993

Don’t Miss Our ve the a 4th Annual S Date! Amish Craft Show June 15th Featuring Live Demos Chainsaw Carving, Basket Weaving, Broom Making June-Aug. 9am-7pm • Sept. & Oct. 9am- 6pm • Nov.-May 9am-5pm

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

WO-10671677

330.893.3134

www.solsinberlin.com

100% Amish Made Items Find Us On Trip Advisor

Amish Heartland

The cheeses that Guggisberg manufactures have always been and always will be lactose-free. Yes! The cheese is made with cows’ milk. Yes! It’s still lactose-free. to the Doughty Valley in Charm, Ohio. The operation that Alfred took over, known then as Doughty Valley Cheese, evolved and became Guggisberg Cheese in 1950. In the 1960s, after having sufficient time to experiment with the local milk, Alfred was able to develop a new style of Swiss. His objective in doing so was to come up with a taste that was more favorable to the lessdeveloped American palate. The main differences with this cheese were that it featured smaller “eyes” (holes) and had a creamier taste. Alfred’s wife, Margaret Guggisberg, christened the new cheese “Baby Swiss” after she saw a wheel of it next to the much larger wheel of traditional Emmental Swiss. In 1968, Guggisberg Baby Swiss Cheese was launched and Alfred’s cheese house began producing larger quantities of Baby Swiss wheels for the local community. While still in this early stage, Margaret, being the assertive woman that she is, decided to approach the local supermarket (Buehler’s) with some of Alfred’s new cheese. Buehler’s agreed to take in some of this cheese and, within a month, found that it was a good seller and reordered in larger quantities. This relationship helped propel Baby Swiss into popularity, and Buehler’s is still a regular customer today. With Baby Swiss starting to become an established product, competitors began coming out with their own imitations of the cheese. Their problem was, they didn’t have that secret Guggisberg family recipe, and, as the old adage goes… often imitated, never duplicated! Guggisberg is the original Baby Swiss and the taste has never been mirrored by any of its competition. A longtime dream of Margaret's became a reality in 1983, with the opening of the Chalet in the Valley Restaurant. Served there are the authentic Swiss and Austrian cuisines. The restaurant is built in the style of a Swiss Chalet and overlooks the scenic Doughty Valley. Alfred passed away in 1985, and his son, Richard Guggisberg, is now president. Under Richard’s leadership, the company has grown into one of the larger manufacturers of Swiss cheese in the US, and one of the biggest cheese manufacturers of any sort in all of Ohio. Guggisberg sells to retail and wholesale customers all over the continental United States and 8

May

Europe. In 1995, Guggisberg Cheese purchased a facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The factory was completely remodeled and old equipment was replaced with state-of-the-art technology. The facility produces a substantially higher volume compared to the Doughty Valley Plant. The cheeses that Guggisberg manufactures have always been and always will be lactose-free. Yes! The cheese is made with cows’ milk. Yes! It’s still lactose-free. Here’s How: The lactose is converted to lactic acid, and our special cultures utilize or consume the lactose during the cheese-making process. Guggisberg attributes their success to upholding their long-standing traditions of superior quality, authenticity, dedicated employees, and a genuine concern for their customers’ satisfaction. Treat yourself to a trip back in time as you drive down State Route 557, winding through lush green pastures of the Doughty Valley. These are the pastures that produce the sweet, fresh milk that gives the Original Baby Swiss Cheese its unique creamy flavor. Today over 60 years later, fresh milk is still delivered daily to the Guggisberg factory from local farmers, which in turn will become Guggisberg Cheese, While in the store, be sure to watch cheese being made through viewing windows. Coolers are packed with a variety of Award-Winning Guggisberg Cheese. Be sure to sample many of your favorites! The cheese comes in a variety of sizes, for any appetite! Sixty varieties are available, but the seven Guggisberg cheeses are Premium Swiss, Baby Swiss, Amish Butter Cheese, Lacerne, Farmers Cheese, Vintage Swiss, Emmenthal (traditional swiss). Winter Hours: (November through March) 8am - 5pm :: Mon - Saturday - Closed Sunday Summer Hours: (April through October) 8am - 6pm :: Mon – Saturday 11-4pm Sunday Make it a Weekend Visit Spend your evenings dining at Chalet in the Valley across the street, where you will enjoy authentic Swiss & Austrian cuisine using award-winning cheese. Then enjoy an unforgettable stay at Guggisberg Swiss Inn where you can enjoy horseback riding and sleigh rides, all with an incredible view of the Doughty Valley countryside. If you have any questions you can call 330-893-2500.

–WHY DO THE AMISH USE HORSE AND BUGGIES FOR TRANSPORTATION?– Story by Executive Director

Ma r c u s Y o d e r Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

I WELL REMEMBER the sensory experience of riding in the buggy as a young boy. The smell of the horse as it clopped down the road. Sitting on my mother’s lap covered by a heavy robe to keep the winter chill at bay as my father kept a tight grip on the reins. The occasional car would whoosh by the smaller country roads we most often traveled. Sometimes we went to the church service where our buggy was not much different in color and shape than the 20-30 other buggies at the service. Other times we went to the local villages where on summer afternoons we would purchase ice cream cones and lick the melting ice cream as we traveled home. Why use the horse and buggy when we would have

had the means to purchase a perfectly good car? Why feed the horse its oats and hay if one could “fill the tank” with gasoline in the local village? While various Mennonite groups have adopted the use and ownership of the modern automobile, the Amish have maintained the use of the horse and buggy. They have done so with the belief, not that the car is sinful, but rather that automobile ownership would significantly change the closeknit structure of family, church and the community. This structure and connection is more important than modern conveniences and therefore they continue to use this mode of transportation. Buggies differ significantly from one group to another. Amish Heartland

The more conservative groups have less amenities and creature comforts and their buggies are more plain than some other groups. The Old Order, New Order and the more advanced groups of Amish have modern lights, and safety features that make them much more visible on the roads. Stephen Scott, who studied the Amish Buggies, has suggested that there are at least 90 different varieties of the horse drawn carriage in use among the various different Amish, Mennonite and Brethren groups in North America.1 They range in color and shape that may help identify the different groups that they belong with. Like people everywhere the buggies within the specific

St�� joy:

WO-10667431

• Over 35 varieties of pies! (all made from scratch) • Bread

• Rolls • Donuts • Muffins • 8 varieties of cookies

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

May

• Brownie • Pumpkin Bars • 6 flavors of Angel Food Cake • Cupcakes

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

group may also differ depending on need and age of the owner. Like teenagers the world over, the Amish child’s first buggy is a fact to be celebrated and much attention is paid to polishing, preening, and details. Families may use two-seaters, often called Surreys, similar to minivans of the modern family. From the harness to the emblem on the back of the buggy, the differences are often visible from those within the community and they are able to identify the owners age, social status and church affiliation from the shape and design of the carriage. While buggies and automobile traffic can be a dangerous mix, common courtesies may often be extended on both parts to make the mix safer. When driving in Amish Country make sure that you are aware that there may be buggies just over the next hill. Pass when safely possible rather than allowing traffic to build up behind and make both driver and horse nervous. Please don’t stop to take pictures of the buggy unless it is safe to pull over and do so. Many of the Amish groups are also aware that the shoes of the horses can cause unique wear to the asphalt. Roads with trough-like grooves are often those most used by the Amish. In the past several years the old order and new order Amish have taken a voluntary buggy tax, since they do not buy license plates. This amounts to nearly the same cost per buggy that residents pay for license plates for the automobile. The only request they have is that the monies, which are voluntarily given to 1 Stephen Scott, Plain Buggies (Intercourse, PA: Good Books, 1998).

Buggies differ significantly from one group to another. The more conservative groups have less amenities and creature comforts, and their buggies are more plain than some other groups.

Marcus Yoder was born to an Amish family in the heart of Amish Country. His family later moved to the Mennonite Church where Marcus takes an active role in preaching, teaching and writing. He is the Executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. In his thirties he decided to return to school and has a BA in History from The Ohio State University and a MA from Yale. He enjoys reading and writing and spending time with his wife, Norita.

WO-10671688

the local entities be used to fund road construction and repair in the local area. In this way they recognize that giving back is also important as responsible citizens of our world today. If you wish to learn more about the Amish buggies, or their place in history, or to buy Stephen Scott’s book, plan a visit the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. The Center offers guided tours of "Behalt" - a 10 ft. x 265 ft. cyclorama oil-on-canvas painting that illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.” The Center is open Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00 and is located near Berlin, OH at 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Please call (330) 893-3192 for more information or to schedule a group tour.

Amish Heartland

05 01

May

– ca l e n d a r o f e v e n t s –

Wooster Concert Band

Gault Recital Hall, College of Wooster 7 PM 330-263-2419 | www.wooster.edu

03 – 04

Dandelion May Festival

Stop into Breitenbach Winery May 3 & 4 and check out all of the activities at the Dandelion May Fest! Breitenbach Vineyards at the Tool Shed,5773 Old Rt. 39, Dover, OH 44622 330-343-3603 | 330-343-3603

Brad Fuller

7 - 10 PM. Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Brad Fuller. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

04 – 05

Ballet Wooster's "The Sleeping Beauty"

Wooster High School, Sat 7 PM and Sun 2 PM 330-988-8811 | www.balletwooster.org

Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Watch these cowboys compete in timed shooting matches on horseback. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 9 AM 330-242-3873 | www.nooutlaws.com

40th Anniversary Sale at the Ashery Country Store

60 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, OH 44654 info@ millersburgbrewing.com 330-674-4728 | www.asherycountrystore.com 12

'19

May

Millersburg Brewing Company's 6th Anniversary Celebration

60 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, OH 44654 info@millersburgbrewing.com 330-674-4728|http://www.millersburgbrewing.com

Go Eddie 5K Race

5:30 p.m. Gardens at Homestead, 8233 State Route 241, Mt. Hope, OH 44660 330-674-4902 | www.goeddie5k.com

Lehman's Customer Appreciation Sale

Lehman's Hardware 10AM-3 PM 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com

Wooster Noon Lions Flea Market

Wayne County Fairgrounds 8 AM-3 PM 330-804-7776 | www.facebook.com/ woosternoonlionsclub

Plant Discovery Day

In and around Fisher Auditorium-OARDC. Secrest Arboretum, OARDC 9 AM-1 PM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

EagleMania! The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

7 PM. Amish Country Theater, 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610 info@amishcountrytheater.com 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com

Guided Tree Walk

Secrest Arboretum, OARDC 1 PM 330-263-3761| http://secrest.osu.edu

Sugarcreek Garage Sales

Follow the signs and pick up a map at one of the many garage sales going on throughout the community and visit the Swiss Village Corridor for bargains and buys from our friendly retailers. Maps are also available at most businesses.Sugarcreek www.sugarcreekbusinessassociation.org

10 – 11

Sunny Slope Winery's Mother's Day Strawberry Wine Release

5/10 The Sugarcreek Duo, with Deja Food Truck, 5/11: Jai Merina, with Crazy Nate's BBQ, Sunny Slope Winery, 12251 State Route 39, Big Prairie, OH 44611 330-378-4722 | www.sunnyslopewinery.com

Barefoot McCoy

7 - 10 PM Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Barefoot McCoy. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

Sounds of Downtown

Downtown Wooster, 6-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

Jazz Ensemble Concert

Freedlander Theatre, College of Wooster, 7:30 PM 330-263-2419 | www.wooster.edu

Earth Day Celebration & Season Opening Blue Barn Winery 330-575-1028 | www.bluebarnwinery.com

National Train Day

Orrville Depot Museum NOON-4 PM 330-683-2426 |www.orrvillerailroad.com

Wayne County Truck and Tractor Pullers Spring Pull

Wayne County Fairgrounds 1PM 330-317-0398 | www.wcttp.com

Civil War Living History Day

Wayne County Public Library 10 AM-3 PM 330-345-5547

Lehman's Antique Tractor Engine Show

Lehman's Hardware 10 AM-4 PM 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com

Mother's Day Brunch at Secrest Arboretum

Secrest Arboretum, OARDC 330-263-5509 | www.shislercenter.com

Wooster Chorus Commencement Concert

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster 8:15 PM 330-263-2419 | www.wooster.edu

Senior Music Hour

Gault Recital Hall, College of Wooster 4 PM 330-263-2419 | www.wooster.edu

5/14, 5/17, 5/21, 5/24, 5/28, 5/31, 6/4, 6/14 Seize The Hay

Brand New in 2019! Seize The Hay will leave you happier than a goat in a briar patch! ,Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH-39, Berlin, OH 44610. 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com

Music on Market: "Rising Stars"

Wooster United Methodist Church 7 PM 330-262-5641 | www.facebook.com/ MusiconMarketWooster

5/16, 5/18, 5/23, 5/25, 5/30, 6/1, 6/6, 6/8 When Pigs Fly

Brand New in 2019! Hold on to your seat and get ready to laugh! Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com

continued on Pg. 14 Amish Heartland

MAY EVENTS CALENDAR (cont.) 17, 31

Josiah Whitley

7 - 10 PM. Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Josiah Whitley. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

17 – 18

2019 Best of Ohio's Amish Country Chocolate Tour

Enjoy a self-guided tour of beautiful Amish country, collecting delectable chocolates from each of the Best Of Ohio's Amish Country businesses as you go. More details coming soon!

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

7 PM Amish Country Theater, 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com

Millersburg Rotary Club 5K / 10K Run, Benefiting H15 Ministries & Rotary International Polio Plus

7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 8:30 a.m. 5K & 10K Races Start 9:30 a.m. Awards presented for 5K & 10K Hipp Station/Millersburg Depot, 62 N Grant Street, Millersburg, OH 44654 https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Millersburg/ Rotary5k10k

The True Voice of Elvis -Doug Church

7:00 PM Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

A Full Moon - Paranormal Night at the Museum

Join us for an evening of fun and paranormal exploration in a 116 year old mansion many say is 14

May

haunted. Limited to 24 guests. Reservations required The Victorian House, 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg, OH 44654. director@holmeshistory.com 330-674-0022 | www.victorianhouse.org

ARTrageous Gala

Wayne Center for the Arts 7-10 PM 330-264-2787 | www.wayneartscenter.org

Wayne County Mini Maker Faire

The University of Akron Wayne College 10 AM-3 PM 330-684-8722 | https://waynecounty. makerfaire.com

Smithville Community Historical Society Open House, Antique Power Show & Vintage Baseball Game

Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill 1:30-4 PM 330-669-9308 | http://sohchs.org

Mayfest Benefit Brunch

Sponsored by Women's Advisory Board of The College of Wooster Kittredge Hall, College of Wooster 10:30 AM-1 PM

21 – 24

Firearms Industry Super Shoot

World's largest bench rest match. Kelbly Rifle Range, 7222 Dalton Fox Lake Rd., Nort 8 AM-6 PM www.kelbly.com

Braden Doty

7 - 10 PM. Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Braden Doty. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com

Sounds of Downtown

Downtown Wooster, 6-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

Experience The Farm's Spring Cycle

The Farm at Walnut Creek, 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. henryinohio@msn.com 330-683-2426 |www.orrvillerailroad.com

Buckin' Ohio Pro Bull Riding & Western Experience

See website for time and events. 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank 4-9:45 PM 330-624-7205 | www.buckinohio.com

Marshallville Antique Tractor Pull

Marshallville Park, Noon 330-855-2212 |www.marshallvillepullers.com

25 – 26

Great Lakes Fiber Show

Wayne County Fairgrounds Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM 740-686-2172 | www.greatlakesfibershow.com

6/01

Kidney Benefit Fundraiser and Auction

The Holmes County Kidney Fund is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide financial assistance to individuals suffering from kidney related diseases. Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 State Route 241, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-6188 | http://holmescountykidney.org/

Kids' Day

Wayne County Library Downtown 1-4 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

Shreve Village-Wide Garage Sales

Village of Shreve, 8 AM www.shreveohio.com

6/06

Booth Brothers at Amish Door Village

11:30AM, 6:30PM Cost: $48.00

1210 Winesburg St. (US 62), Wilmot, OH 44689 330-359-5456 | www.amishdoormarketplace. com

Ladies' Night Out

Downtown Wooster, 4-8 PM www.mainstreetwooster.org

6/06 – 08

Creston Community Yard Sales

Creston Village 330-435-6021 | www.crestonvillage.org

Brad Fuller

Sounds of Downtown

Downtown Wooster, 6-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

6/07 – 08

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Wooster

Wooster High School Fri 7 PM to Sat 11 AM 330-517-2075 | www.relayforlife.org/ waynecountyoh

6/08

Holmes County Rails-to-Trails Benefit Auction

Hipp Station/Millersburg Depot, 62 N Grant Street Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-0475 | www.holmestrail.org

Guided Bird Walk

Secrest Arboretum, 9 AM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

Dalton Community Historical Society Strawberry Festival

Dalton Village Green Park, 4 PM 330-828-2221

Amish Heartland

around the heartlandd TR = Township Road

SR = State Route

CR = County Road

US = US Route

Includes GPS coordinates

– A tt r act i o n s – 3 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

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

33 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

00 List YOUR business here! By advertising with Amish Heartland

(40.5671534° -81.7815958°)

(40.5246103° -81.8043815°)

(40.802762° -81.763000°)

Call (330) 265-1125

–Dining & Food– 57 Kauffman’s Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5738493° -81.781379°)

31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5308237° -81.8118837°)

60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek

(40.7554854° -81.8442625°)

–Lodging & Camping– 55 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin

(40.560806° -81.795587°)

56 Holmes with a View 3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.508033° -81.801507°)

40 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798° -81.7821696°)

59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie

May

(40.552981° -82.09569899°)

– O u t d o o r S p e c i a lt y– 14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic

(40.841048° -81.764447°)

13 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US Rt. 62, Millersburg (40.568729°, -81.784071°)

16 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg

(40.604204°, -81.779729°)

–Shops & Such– 4 Berlin Leather & Pets 4363 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

22 Hershberger Country Store 50938 Township Rd 220, Baltic

2 Peddler, The 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek

6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4755 SH 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin

39 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton

5 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm

27 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope

40 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd. SW, Baltic

7 Country HIll Furnishings 4356 Co Hwy 160, Millersburg

28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 4550 SR 39, Millersburg

43 Sol’s in Berlin 4914 W. Main St., Berlin

15 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron

29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville

46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek

17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg (40.54607° -81.77139°)

34 Lehman's 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton

50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron

19 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin

36 Mt. Hope Harness 8129 SR 241, Mt. Hope (40.6201379° -81.7842065°)

51 Yoder Bargain Store 7802 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg (40.6750668° -81.834396799°)

21 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster

38 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland

52 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 5911 S. Kansas Rd., Apple Creek (40.7281179° -81.7760680°)

(40.5613792° -81.7939588°)

(40.561007°, -81.793194°)

(40.506574° -81.784203°)

(40.619896°, -81.772613°)

(40.7421225 -81.7443897)

(40.7071309° -81.679855°)

(40.8453279° -81.9284401°)

(40.433964°, -81.799479°)

(40.561726° -81.798374°)

(40.6268459° -81.784219°)

(40.5545293° -81.788738099°)

(40.659197° -81.918054°)

(40.741602°, -81.745078°)

(40.8768762° -82.2596821°)

(40.5451448° -81.7386129°)

(40.793873° -81.700984°)

(40.440058° -81.6778544°)

(40.5617104° -81.7991439°)

(40.5172712° -81.6999655°)

(40.7412134° -81.7450194°)

Amish Heartland

–Ashland–

–D over–

16 T.H. 362

T.H. 360

T.H. 365

61 .3 .H

C.H. 1

C.H. 201

T.H. 363

T.H .3

C.H. 77

37 0 6

3 T.H.

T.H. 359

643

Shetle d rR

Miller Rd

643 643

ga rcre ek Rd

Yode r Rd 47

Bollman Rd Rage rsv ille R d

16 6 .H .

557

Shanesville Rd

T.H . 18 4

108

T.H. 18 2

T.H .

114

ht Rd n r ig lde

Steinebrey Ridge Rd

T.H. 183

Farmerstown T.H. 1 6

Smo ke yL a ne R

T.H. 162 64

41 8

T.H. 151

141

557

C Ridherry ge Dr

Sugarcreek

3 T.H. 18

600

4 16

.1 T.H

Row eR d

140 141

T.H. 163

T.H. 184

C.H. 77

Skyline Dr 35

T.H. 166

T.H. 159

T.H. 161

T.H. 188

Pen rod Rd

T.H. 1 59

T.H. 369

T.H .

T.H. 422

T.H. 369

T.H

. 3 67

Hersh berg e

T.H. 40

r Dr

6 T.H. 3 5

T.H. 356

T.H .

114

600

s Dr

Charm

Gerber Valley

140

144

T.H. 194

T.H. 117

T.H .4

114

May

.4 T.H

135

T.H. 371

9 T.H. 1

T.H. 444

Simon

T.H. 118

T.H. 406

Oak Ridge Rd

5 T.H. 1

T.H. 12

T.H. 119

– C h a r m & Wa l n u t C r e e k –

515

0 T.H. 42

T. 68

T.H. 157

557

119 119

3 T.H.

T.H. 157

Walnut Creek

T.H. 374

Valley Dr

T.H. 406

T.H. 403

Dr Dr

. 37 T.H

T.H. 401

12 4

135

70 T.H. 3

T.H. 123

T.H. 401

5 . 35

T.H. 36 8

T.H. 372

T.H

See Inset

. 367 T.H

557

on Falc

T.H. 356

bir ing mm

Berlin

T.H . 419

C.H. 201

T.H .1

Parkwood Dr

6 . 62 C .H

T19 .H

. 1013

Dalbey Ln

T.H . 38 0

Berlin

Edgar St S Market St Dryer St T.H. 1016

T.H .3

T.H. 36

366 T.H.

Elm St

Rhin eR

018

T.H. 377

–Berlin–

Wa y n e & H o l m e s C o u n t i e s

42 30

Kidron Rd

60 50

44 51 29 27 36

57 3 59

28 40 17

Amish Heartland

–AMISH BARN R AISING: A SIGHT TO BEHOLD–

Story by DORIS SI G G Amish Heartland Writer

2701 State Road 557 Baltic, OH 43804

May

330-897-6007 countryviewwicker.com

WO-10671675

(South end of Farmerstown)

Open Monday - Saturday 10AM5PM or call for appointment.

A BARN R AISING is is an example of a frolic, a work event that combines socializing with a practical goal. The barn raising fulfills a practical need and also serves to tie the Amish community together, reinforcing Amish society through a very visible expression of the principle of mutual aid.”—from the Amish America website Barn raisings or “bees,” as they also are called, were more common in the 18th and 19th centuries because of the prevalence of farming. According to Wikipedia, “A barn was a necessary structure for any farmer, for example for storage of cereals and hay and keeping of animals. Yet a barn was also a large and costly structure, the assembly of which required

more labor than a typical family could provide. Barn raising addressed the need by enlisting members of the community, unpaid, to assist in the building of their neighbors' barns. Because each member was entitled to recruit others for help, the favor would eventually return to each participant.” Barn raisings are typically “led by one or two master Amish ‘engineers’, who lay out plans for the barn and assure the materials are available. Supplies and livestock may be donated by fellow church members…. blocks and cement used in the foundation are laid before the day of the actual raising, allowing time to dry and set. The day of the barn raising, men arrive early. The master organizes men and instructs on jobs, overseeing the whole event. Amish traditionally build barns using wood-peg mortise and tenon joint construction, but may also use more modern materials and techniques” (Amish America). “One or more people with prior experience or with specific skills are chosen to lead the project. Older people who have participated in many barn raisings are crew chiefs. On the whole, the affair is well organized. At most barn raisings, the community members have raised barns before and approach the task with experience both in the individual tasks and the necessary organization. Young people participating physically for the first time have watched many barn raisings and know what is expected of them Only certain specialists are permitted to work on the more critical jobs, such as the joinery and dowling of the beams. (Post and beam construction is the traditional method of construction in barn raisings.) There is competition for these jobs, and they are sought after. Workers are differentiated by age and gender: men construct the barn, women provide water and food, the youngest children watch, and older boys are assigned to fetch parts and tools. Most barn raisings were accomplished in June and July when the mostly agrarian society members had time between planting season and harvest season. Timber for the framing was mostly produced in the winter by the farmer and his crew hewing logs to the correct shape with axes or felling the trees and bringing them to a sawmill. An ancient tradition is to place a bough, wreath and/ or flag at the high point of the frame after the last piece is in place. This celebration is called topping out and historically the master carpenter may also make a speech and a toast” (Wikipedia). While the men and boys tend to the barn raising, the women and girls prepare a mid-day meal. The work

is extensive. Consider this food list, found in an old cookbook by the writers at cooks.com (taken from Mennonite Community Cookbook copyright 1950 by Mary Emma Showalter): • 115 lemon pies • 500 fat cakes (doughnuts) • 15 lg. cakes • 3 gallons applesauce • 3 gallons rice pudding • 3 gallons cornstarch pudding • 16 chickens • 3 hams • 50 lb. roast beef • 300 light rolls • 16 loaves bread • Red beet pickle and pickled eggs • Cucumber pickle • 6 lb. dried prunes, stewed • 1 lg. crock stewed raisins • 5 gallon stone jar white potatoes and the same amount of sweet potatoes This is enough to feed 175 men plus the women and girls, so it is quite a production in and of itself, considering logistics and volume. The “list” does not include the gallons and gallons of Iced Tea, Water, Lemonade and Coffee that would be served throughout the day also. “Barn raisings [now on the decline] occurred in a social framework with a good deal of interdependence. Members of rural communities often shared family bonds going back generations. They traded with each other, buying and selling land, labor, seed, cattle, and the like. They worshipped and celebrated together, because cities were too far away to visit with any frequency by horse and wagon. Despite traditions of independence, self-sufficiency, and refusal to incur debt to one another, community barn raisings were a part of life” (Wikipedia).

Open • 9:30 - 5:00 • Mon - Sat

Fairly Traded Handcrafts From 35 Developing Countries

*Coffee, Teas & Chocolate *Jewelry *Home Accessories *Pottery *Ethnic Musical Instruments *Baskets Kidron, OH 330-857-0590

worldcraftskidron.com Located in Lehman’s Mercantile next to Lehman’s

WO-10671625

Amish Heartland

recipes. ingredients • 1 pork loin, about 3 lbs., trimmed of fat and silver skin • 1 T. coarse sea salt • 1 tsp. black pepper • 4 c. canola oil • 1 c. brown mustard seed

Slow-Fried Pork Loin in Mustard Oil serves 6

directions 1. Rub the pork with the salt and pepper. Set on a rack on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 175 F. 3. Combine the oil and mustard seed in a Dutch oven and place over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 F on a deep-frying thermometer. A wooden chopstick or the end of a wooden spoon inserted into the oil will emit bubbles when the oil is at the right temperature. 4. While the oil is heating, remove the pork from the refrigerator. Pat dry. When the oil is up to temperature, turn off the heat. Using tongs, carefully submerge the meat in the hot oil. Cover the pot, transfer to the oven and cook until the pork is 150 F, about 2 hours. 5. Lift the pork from the oil onto a baking sheet to catch any oil drips. Carve the pork across the grain on the diagonal into thin slices. Drizzle with some of the mustard-scented oil and serve. 22

May

From Andrew Schloss' book, "Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More"

Mashed Potato Patties ingredients

directions

• • • • • •

1. Mix everything together and fry in butter.

2 c. mashed potatoes 1/4 c. flour 1 egg 1/2 tsp. baking powder Pinch of salt butter

serves

A good way to use leftover mashed potatoes. John Daniel and Susan Schlabach

" T h e re i s n o l i mit t o w h at a m an c an d o i f h e d o e s n ' t c are w h o g e t s t h e c re d it . " – Amish Proverb

"One can learn something new e v e r y d a y. "

Lemon Crumb Muffins ingredients

directions

Muffins:

1. Muffins. Sift all dry ingredients together. Grate the rind of 5 lemons, and set the lemons aside. Whisk eggs and add sour cream, butter, lemon juice; whisk until smooth. Fold in the lemon rind. Fold all dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Blend well. 2. Streusel: Sift sugar and flour together. Add softened butter, and work into dry ingredients until smooth. Lemon glaze: Stir sugar and lemon juice together until all of the sugar is dissolved. 3. Spray muffin tins and fill with lemon muffin batter. Top with streusel. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes (325 degrees for

• 2 c. butter, melted • 2 c. sour cream, • 8 eggs • 2 T. lemon juice • 5 lemons • 6 c. flour (we use Sofrex pastry flour) • 3/4 tsp. baking soda • 4 c. sugar, 3/4 T. salt Streusel:

• 11/4 c. sugar, 11/4 c. flour • 1/3 c. softened butter Lemon glaze:

• 1/2 c. sugar • 1/3 c. lemon juice

24-30 muffins

convection oven). Poke muffins with a toothpick, and drizzle tops with lemon glaze. Remove from muffin tin, and store in an airtight container. Note: batter can be kept up to 1 week in the refrigerator. From "In Season: Favorite Recipes from the Amish Heartland"

Amish Heartland

–From the Desk of Javon Miller– Who Are These People? Submitted by Javon Miller | Amish Heartland Contributor

“Wherefore come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord God Almighty.” II C o r i n t h i a n s 6 : 1 7 - 1 8

WHO ARE these people that are called the Amish and Mennonites? When you think of our cultural identity, what does your mind conjure up? Is it fine solid hardwood furniture, colorful handmade quilts, quaint old-fashioned farmers, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, homemade bread, pies, and puddings, horse and buggies slowly clip-clopping down quiet country roads? Or is it possibly what the “Amish” novels and reality shows portray us to be from the slant that nets financial gains to the authors or show hosts? The first list portrays partial snapshots of our lives, and the latter list a glimpse into a very small portion of our people, although definitely not the ones that are truly living and understanding what “Amish or Mennonite” truly embodies. To get a better understanding of who 24

May

we are, we need to look beyond our culture and into the scriptural and spiritual realm of our lives. Too many time people, ourselves included, tend to take the outward lifestyle that we live and use it to define our identity. I will venture to say this, many people will claim Amish or Mennonite is our religion; it is not. This is simply our culture or way of life. It simply identifies which church leader that our ancestors chose to follow. 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, “Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?” Let us beware lest we identify ourselves with the

early church of Corinth. We should not rest in the fact that we are Amish, Mennonite, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, or one of a host of denominations. Paul went on to correct the Corinthians in verses 23-31, “But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God…. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” We are a sect of Christianity. We should be followers of Christ and identify ourselves a His disciples. I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, an expert in the detailed history of our churches during the Reformation period. I profess to know only enough to understand that we are a fortunate people to live in the era that we do. As the Anabaptist movement started growing and strengthening, persecution intensified. The church was spread across Europe. The flame of faith intensified and grew. As it grew, issues arose. Different ministers and leaders taught or emphasized on varied aspects of the Christian life and application of the Scriptures. Some of the doctrinal basis of the church began to create rifts between leaders. Sharp contentions arose on issues such as how to deal with erring members of the church, non-resistance, to name a few. Schisms were born and the church divided. Is it not ironic that human nature will never change. Today in 2019 we still see this happening, and looking back in history, it is, sadly a part of the Church’s story. It is sad to see that gifted leaders and sincere followers parting ways with sharp words and attitudes, simply due to misunderstandings or personal agendas. Peter, of whom we read in Matthew 16, truly saw what is needful for fellowship. “And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven, And say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In 2 Peter 3 he warned the Church, “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath

written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.” Peter saw that unless a diligent study and application of the scriptures was applied, differences will arise and the church will be divided. So how could the early church, which had many members that could not read and had limited access to the written word, guard

Unique products from local artisans showcased in our Kidron loft and in Medina.

www.eastwoodfurniture.com facebook.com/EastwoodFurniture

Amish Heartland

In the next few months, we will do a continuing study of these articles along with the related scriptures that determine why we deem them important.

against these differences? In 1557 about 50 church leaders from about 50 churches scattered across Europe met at a conference to discuss matters within the church. They were sincere non-resistant Christians that sought to have unity and peace among all the Anabaptist churches. However, differences were sharp and evidently inconclusive. Finally in 1628-30, some peaceable concerned individuals determined that another conference be scheduled to propose written documentation to which they could all adhere to and agree with. This would then be the foundation on which to build the vision and teachings of a unified church. On April 12, 1632, fifty-one ministers assembled in Dort, Holland and drew up what we know today as the Dortrecht Confession of Faith. It was signed by these men in testimony that they were agreed to adhere to and teach these truths as principles from the Holy Scriptures that are steadfast and sure. These articles were recorded with portions of scriptures that explained the reason to believe and practice these teachings. They divided this document into 18 Articles of Faith to dictate various aspects of our lives and spiritual wellbeing. In the next few months, we will do a continuing study of these articles along with the related scriptures that determine why we deem them important. When we apply for membership and baptism into the church of God, Articles of Faith from 1632 are still taught. It would be food for us to do a regular review of the and a self-check to determine whether we still carry the same vision as we did in times past. Even though times change and life goes on, truth is invariable. It cannot 26

May

be changed to meet our desires. We must choose as Joshua did in the olden days, “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord choose you this day whom ye will serve…but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” As we look at these Articles of faith, I will present many of them as they were written along with pertinent scriptures. I hope for two things to happen, I personally gain a deeper walk with the Lord and that you can better understand why we do and believe a we do and hopefully it will also strengthen you and draw all of us closer to God and his Word which are being lost in our country today. When under the heading of an article, I will insert my thoughts in italics. The balance will be written as it is transcrived from the original translation. It was written in Dutch and then translated to German and French for the benefit of those churches. Today we have it in German and also translated into English. Confession of Faith This confession was written and adopted at a Peace convention held at Dortrecht, on the 21st day of April, 1632, entitled: A Declaration of the Chief Articles of our General Christian Faith. Article 1 Concerning God and the Creation of all Things Whereas it is declared that “without faith it is impossible to please him (God)” Heb. 11:6, “and that he that cometh to God must believe that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, “ therefore we confess with the mouth, and believe from the heart, together with all the pious, according to the Holy Scriptures, that there is one eternal, almighty, and incomprehensible God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, and none more and none other, before whom no God existed, neither will exist after Him. For from Him, through Him, and in Him are all things. To Him be blessing, praise, and honor, forever and ever. Gen 17:1, “And when Abram was ninety years old

As we look at these Articles of faith, I will present many of them as they were written along with pertinent scriptures. and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.” Deut. 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord.” Isaiah 46:9, “Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else, I am God and there is none like me.” 1 John 5:7, “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. In this one God, who “worketh all in all,” we believe. We confess as the Creator of all things, visible and invisible who in six days created and prepared “Heaven and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.” And we further believe, that this God still governs and preserves the same, together with all His works, through his wisdom, His might, and the “word and his power.” Gen.5:1,2 “…In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God he made him; Male and female created he them and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.” Also read Acts 14:15, 1Cor. 12:6, and Hebrews 1:3 Gen. 1:27, 2:7, 15-17,22, “So God created man in his own image. In the image of God created he them. And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul…And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shat surely die…And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto man.” End of article 1.

control of us and our destiny. This is the conclusion of article 1 in our Confession of Faith. We believe that the Bible was instituted by God to guide and direct us. We need to read and believe in its entirety. The creation and sinful transgression of man is the first cornerstone of Faith. If we cannot believe this, then nothing else will be truth either. The prophecies of the coming of Jesus will then be a subject to doubt. The commands of Jesus Himself will be subject to question. 2 Timothy 3:16, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” ***I will continue with the series next month.***

Respectfully submitted,

J.M.

J av o n M i l l e r

This is the foundation on which we base our belief in the Word of God and His holy divinity and salvation. We are created by God for His service and he has Amish Heartland

"Hands Build Houses love builds homes." – Amish Proverb

THE GREENHOUSE SHOPPE

Did You Know?

Garden Supplies • Spring Bulbs • Roses Seeds • Onion Sets • Seed Potatoes • Vegetable Plants • Herbs • Annuals • Perennials • Premium Quality Hanging Baskets • Foliage Plants • Trees Shrubs • Peat Moss • Mulches • Arbors • Trellises Pottery • Statuary • Fountains • Fairy Accessories Gazing Balls• Wind Chimes & More!

Ohio has the largest concentration of Amish anywhere in North America. The Holmes County Amish community is among the most diverse, with nearly a dozen distinct affiliations found in the settlement. Significant communities are also found at Geauga County, Ashland and Medina Counties, and Knox County.

WO-10675597

3649 Cleveland Road, Wooster • N of Milltown Road on SR 3

May

330-345-5300

www.thegreenhouseshoppe.com

– Martine Binnett Beavercreek, Ohio

The recipes and all the stories of everyday life of the Amish. Would like to see an article on barn raisings.

ish m

– A

All of it! I look forward receiving the magazine and wish I was back in Amish country.

rtl

ar.– –M

201

d –

When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. Here is what some of them had to say this month:

– Ma i l bag –

Am ish He ar tl an d 212 E. Lib ert y St. Wo ost er , OH 446 91

I love everything about the magazine. It is packed full of interesting information on all aspects of Amish country, and the family can’t wait until the recipes are finished and eaten. – Dorothy Zander Olmsted Township, Ohio

I love it all!

We love coming to the Amish, shopping and eating at good places and buy a lot of things.

– Diane Slabach Orrville, Ohio

– Sandra Cremeans Norwich, Ohio

– Michael Schleger Fremont, Ohio

Learning about the Amish way of life, the recipes—the whole magazine!

The Javon Miller articles and looking for the buggy wheel.

– Kelli Jackowski Shadyside, Ohio

– Marla Garrison Ashland, Ohio

– Spr i ng Photo C on t e st– Deadline June 05, 2019 For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country. Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos. Photos that have been edited will not be accepted. The top three winners will be announced in the July issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland. Send photos and contact information to Amish Heartl and 212 E. Libert y St., Wo oster , OH 44691 or v ia e-mail to dsig g@the-daily-record.com Amish Heartland

y– a M

l Don’t miss a single issue of

d –

02 Amish 201

1 Yr. Subscription (10 editions) = $27 .50 Order your subscription by sending your name, address,phone number and check (made out to Spectrum Publications) to:

A m i s h H e a rt l a n d | 2 1 2 E . L i b e rt y S t. | Wo o s t e r , OH 4 4 6 9 1

– F i n d t h e B u gg y W h e e l – Rules for entry: Somewhere in this issue you’ll find a buggy wheel. 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 entr y form below and mail it to: Amish Heartl and Puzzle 212 E. Libert y St. Wo oster , OH 44691 Entries must be postmarked by April, 2019. Winners will receive a free gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers. The March buggy wheel was on page 29. Cong ratulations to our March w inner, Dorothy Zander of Olmsted Tow nship, Ohio.

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTL AND:

May

–

Providing the community with an array of niche products, Spectrum Publications has a magazine for everyone. Family Today is a new quarterly magazine geared toward helping families thrive in Wayne and Holmes Counties by offering a variety of content focused on parenting, finance, inspiration, health and family. Ohio Gas & Oil is a monthly magazine that provides members or interested parties of the gas & oil industry with current and accurate information. Amish Heartland displays the beauty and culture found within the Amish Heartland of Ohio. It is available at AAA locations throughout the state. Harvest is produced quarterly with a 10 county distribution, find it locally in Wayne and Holmes Counties. The magazine offers expert knowledge of timely agricultural topics and news.

For more information call

330-264-1125

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” — Henry Ward Beecher Amish Heartland

Friday’s

See facebook for vendor market dates - May — October

Food Trucks n’ Finds #VendorMarket

Event’s for ALL Spring Open House - May 10 & 11

HoeDown - Oct 5

Bring your kids to plant something for Mom!

Christmas Open House - Nov 7, 8 & 9

Moofest - June 15

Shopping Under the Stars - Dec 13

Bring your kids to plant something for Dad!

Warehouse Sale - Sept 5-14

Pajama Party - January 2020

Deepest discounts of the year!

www.oldeberlinvillage.com 4755 State Route 39, Berlin, Ohio 44610

WO-10667762 32 May