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–THE BIG BENEFIT OF A TINY HOUSE– Addition to Lehman’s in Kidron draws a curious crowd
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THE AMISH OF WEAVER’S CREEK #2 By JAN DREXLER Reviewed by DORIS SIGG Amish Heartland Writer
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n the context that is the U.S. Civil War, Gideon Fischer has returned to his family in the North to find his land ruined, his barn and house plundered, and his children starving and wife dying. He had been captured by Rebel soldiers and forced to use his horses and wagon to transport supplies. Upon arriving at the devastation at home, he decides to head west to Ohio to look for a chance to start over. As the beleaguered family comes upon Weaver’s Creek In Holmes County, they are discovered by Ruby Weaver, an independent and strong-willed Amish woman. She gets the family set up for baths and dinner at her parents’ home. Lovinia, Gideon’s wife, is so frail that she is bed-ridden and needs special attention. Ruby and she begin a sister-like friendship during which time Lovinia asks Ruby to marry Gideon once Lovinia is gone. Ruby’s skill and expertise with the children is especially notable. Gideon wrestles with memories from the war and Ruby with secrets from her past, but both come to confess to one another their fears, and the emotional walls fall. Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their
experience are the inspiration for her stories. Jan lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband, where she enjoys hiking and spending time with her expanding family. She is the author of The Sound of Distant Thunder, Hannah’s Choice, Mattie’s Pledge, and Naomi’s Hope, as well as several LOVE INSPIRED historical novels.
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–The big benefit of a tiny house– Addition to Lehman’s in Kidron draws a curious crowd
By Tami Mosser • The Daily Record
Janey and Jon want less, so they can enjoy more. Without the financial burden of a mortgage or most utility bills, they can spend less time at their jobs and more time outside, tending to the flower and vegetable gardens, raising chickens and a goat.
time and less stress, are priceless. Janey and Jon aren’t real — though they do appear in a photo — but they are the just the kind of couple Glenda Lehman Ervin imagines might live in a tiny house like the one in the parking area outside Lehman’s in Kidron.
It costs so little. The rewards, in terms of additional
The tiny house “has been on my wish list for a long
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“This tiny house was meant to be aspirational,” Ervin said time,” said Ervin, daughter of store founder Jay Lehman and vice president for marketing, “because it’s of interest to our customers.” The 200-square-foot house was brought to Lehman’s from Schrock Structures in nearby Dalton. Store staff outfitted the space with some reclaimed timber and tin and then furnished it with items — from a whiskey barrel table that doubles as an off-season clothing storage space to a non-electric refrigerator and stove — that can be found in the store. “We picked a small (house) because it fit really well on Pictured Right The 200-square-foot house has its own place right outside Lehman’s in Kidron. Mike Schenk, The Daily Record photo Pictured Left The tiny house homestead comes with an outhouse. Mike Schenk, The Daily Record photo
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our property,” said Ervin, noting that larger models also are available. Solar panels that will be installed in the next few weeks will provide sufficient energy for lighting and a loft for sleeping frees up floor space for the kitchen, dining and living areas. The bathroom? “A convenient 10 steps from your bedroom,” said Ervin, pointing to an outhouse. Also outside are a rain barrel water collection and filtration system, a small chicken coop and containers in which to grow vegetables. A solar shower — basically a bag of water heated by the sun — would easily fit behind the house, she said. And the chickens and a goat will come later. “This tiny house was meant to be aspirational,” Ervin said, and could be contained on as small as a third of an acre. All told, she said, the investment would be less than $15,000, including the $6,000 for the basic shed. The house can be moved from place to place or not at all and if not used as a living area, Ervin said, could easily become a she shed, a man cave, an art studio or
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a music studio. The response to the house “has been really dramatic,” according to Ervin, with 200 people waiting in line the day it opened in the spring, and a steady stream of visitors ever since. “What we hear,” she said, “is ‘we’ve never been in one. We want to see what it’s like.’” It doesn’t have all the modern amenities, like big walkin closets. But, Ervin noted, people who choose to live a simple life off the grid don’t need big closets because the don’t have dozens of shoes or racks of clothing. What they do have is something completely different — and generally debt free. It begs the question, Ervin said, “What if you just had the freedom to come and go?” Pictured Below Glenda Lehman Ervin, vice president of marketing at Lehmans’s, shows how spacious the 200-square-foot tiny house is. Mike Schenk, The Daily Record photo
Summer 2019 Photo Contest Winner placed
Kim Houry of Groveport, Ohio, submitted this winning picture (right) of Amish laundry in summertime.
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Plus: See page 29 for instructions on our upcoming Fall photo contest!
Kay Houry of Millersburg, Ohio, submitted this second place entry (right) of a colorful seasaw.
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–Kidron-Sonnenberg marks 200 years– Wayne County village has campus featuring historic buildings, promotes sustainable living methods
By emily morgan • The Daily Record
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• Over 35 varieties of pies! (all made from scratch) • Bread
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• 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
Two hundred years ago, immigrants from Switzerland fled religious persecution in search of a better life in America. Their journey to America and life in a new country is celebrated at the Sonnenberg Village in Kidron, Ohio. The five-acre campus, located at 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek, includes five permanent buildings with nine buildings waiting to be placed as well as a heritage garden, a butterfly garden, and a rain garden. Permanent structures include Sonnenberg Church, the Bixler House, the Garden House, the Schantz Log Cabin, and the Saurer Blacksmith Shop. The property also includes the Lehman Spring House and the Lehman House. Other smaller buildings include a storage building and a buggy shed.
Sonnenberg Village does not have regular hours as it is still under construction. The Sonnenberg Church which serves as the Welcome Center is available to rent for weddings, reunions, and events by calling 330-8579111. Visitors are always welcome to park and walk around the Village anytime they wish. During events, artisan demonstrations take place in several of the village buildings including blacksmiths, rug makers, and weavers. Local old-time base ball teams also hold exhibition games in the grassy field next to the church. Ray Leisy, the project manager at Sonnenberg Village, grew up in a Mennonite family in Wooster. His family came from Marshallville and Leisy didn’t come to Kidron until he was 40 years old. He calls himself an outsider but didn’t find it a hard sell when developing Sonnenberg Village. “That never was a hard sell because when you talk about moving the Lehman’s house, they’re all still here. And they want that. It just takes somebody to say let’s actually do it,” Leisy said. The Kidron Community Historical Society oversees Sonnenberg Village as well as the Kidron-Sonnenberg Heritage Center located in the center of the village. The heritage center is open during the months of April through November on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s open by appointment only during the months of December through March. Admission is free.
Inside the Heritage Center is the Roger N. Geiser Family History Library which features a computerbased genealogy database that now contains over 675,000 names and is part of the over 100 databases that make up the Swiss Anabaptist Genealogical Association (SAGA). The SAGA database contains over 3 million names. Genealogies, notebooks detailing life in Kidron from baseball teams to the fire department to one-room schools, newsletters, maps, and resources about the history of the Amish and Mennonites are some of the items in the library. Many of these items are rare, custom-created or expensive to own privately. “We certainly do have a heritage that’s worth keeping and honoring. We have a heritage that’s worth sharing,” said Dick Wolf, director of the Heritage Center. “It’s a heritage of faith which is probably the main reason the first Swiss people came but that’s something worth sharing with the world that the heritage of faith doesn’t only belong to the Mennonites or whoever, it’s really for everybody.” Pictured Left Sonnenberg Village is a 5-acre campus along Hackett Road, Kidron. The campus has five buildings with nine more waiting to be installed. Picture Below Dick Wolf, Ray Leisy, and Renee and Larry Yoder have headed up the committee for the Kidron-Sonnenberg 200th Celebration which kicks off on Tuesday. Emily Morgan photo, The Daily Record
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County Line Historical Society Chicken BBQ, VILLAGE OF SHREVE
Wayne County Fair Style BBQ Chicken fundraiser at Shreve Mobil (all day). 289 N Market St., Village of Shreve www.shreveohio.com
Apple Festival Days
Enjoy wagon rides into the orchard to pick your own apples. Hay maze and petting zoo. Bauman Orchard 8 AM-5 PM; 330-925-6861; Additional dates online www.baumanorchards.com
Troutman Vineyards Winery Harvest Festival
Come join us for our annual Harvest Festival! With grape stomping, cellar tours, live music all day, and lots of wine. Troutman Vineyards 11 AM-8 PM 330-263-4345 | www.troutmanvineyards.com
Kidron Red Beet Festival
Celebrate the beet at this unique festival with music, ice cream and food. Sonnenberg Village, 13515 Hackett Rd. Kidron; 10 AM-3:30 PM 330-857-9111 | www.kidronhistoricalsociety.org
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FALL FESTIVAL
Visit Ramseyer Farm's two giant corn mazes, corn slides, farm animals, scenic hayrides, pedal cart track, Hide & Slide Hill, and thousands of pumpkins! Ramseyer Farms Sat 11 AM-7 PM, Sun 1-6 PM 330264-0264 More dates online www.ramseyerfarms.com
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Holmes County Antique Festival
Historic Downtown Millersburg www.holmescountyantiquefestival.org antiquefestival@gmail.com | 330-763-4707
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ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE
9AM-6PM. The Gardens at Country Gatherings, 4755 State Route 39, Berlin, Ohio. 330-893-1174 | www.shopcountrygatherings.com/
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Wine Your Way Out
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wine Your Way Out is a wine tasting event in McPeek's Mighty Maze giant corn maze featuring excellent wines from Raven's Glenn Winery. It all starts with a hay ride to the giant corn maze. Enter the maze and find wine stations where you'll taste eight different wines paired with cheese & chocolate! Finish the night around a campfire, make some s'mores & enjoy a glass of your favorite wine at the cash bar. Find all you need to know about the event at www.wineyourwayout.com McPeek’s Mighty Maze – 24688 County Road 10, Coshocton, Ohio 740-502-9245
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Fabulous Fall Garage Sales
Downtown Sugarcreek, 9AM - 5PM. 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. www.sugarcreekbusinessassociation.org
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– F e at u r e d E v e n t – A SIMPLE SANCTUARY
This show will run through November 9, 2019. Visit OhioStarTheater.com for full schedule and details. Pursued and on the run, Melissa James finds surprise sanctuary in an Amish Community. Based on a novel by Beverly and David Lewis. Location: Ohio Star Theater, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, Ohio. info@dhgroup.com | 855-344-7547
CHARM DAYS
Village of Charm 330-893-2251 | www.visitcharmohio.com
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Wayne County Farm Tour
Join Wayne County Farm Bureau on a tour of eight farms and agribusinesses in northwest Wayne County! Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP is required. Food will be available for purchase throughout the tour. Booklets detailing each stop and the route map will be available starting Sept 7. They can be found at the Wayne County Fair, RKO Wooster, online and at various agribusinesses throughout the county.
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Boo in the Burg and Ohio Wine Tasting
Tour historic buildings that date back 100 years and learn their many secrets and history. Have a taste for wine? Sample delicious Ohio wines and Holmes County cheese that will be on hand. Be sure to take a bottle or two home with you! Halloween-it's not just for kids anymore! Historic Downtown Millersburg www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com
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Smithville Community Historical Society Open House & Apple Butter Making
This annual event brings out the sweet smells of yesteryear. Apple Butter will be made at the Pioneer Village over an open fire until 3:30pm. Craftsmen will be in the buildings. Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible. Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill 1:30-4PM. 330-669-9308 | www.sohchs.org
Begin your visit to Amish Country by learning more about Amish/Mennonite life and culture.
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Sat., Nov. 2
NatureFest Arts & Crafts Show Find one-of-a-kind gifts for all the nature lovers on your list at this nature-themed arts and crafts show. Join us for great holiday shopping. The Wilderness Center 9 AM-4 PM 330-359-5235 | www.wildernesscenter.org
Earlier Times Antiques & Folk Art Show 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Remembering Christmas Past Harvest Ridge, 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg, Ohio
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 2-3
Open House & Christmas Preview All our nooks and crannies are decorated for the holidays. See over 35 amazingly decorated trees. Great gift ideas. Pine Tree Barn & farm 9 AM-5 PM 330-264-1014 | www.PineTreeBarn.com
Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 7-9
Christmas Open House All our nooks and crannies are decorated for the holidays. See over 35 amazingly decorated trees. Great gift ideas. Pine Tree Barn & farm 9 AM-5 PM 330-857-7802
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A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery of a detour. – Amish Proverb
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– 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)
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–Dining & Food– 57 Kauffman’s Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)
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31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin)
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60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek
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–Lodging & Camping– 55 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin
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56 Holmes with a View 3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin)
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40 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin)
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16 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg
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–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°)
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–Vendors pick up the pieces follow fire at Amish Country Flea Market– Major venue in Amish Country severely damaged
By kevin lynch • The Daily Record
The world was turned upside down one Thursday morning in late August for the 50 vendors and operators of the Amish Country Flea Market in Holmes County when fire ravaged the 55,000-square foot building that houses many of the merchants. “I was kind of numb when my husband told me the flea market’s on fire. I couldn’t believe it,” said Tammie Stutzman, who operated an Avon cosmetics store since 20
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the flea market, located at 1900 State Route 39, between Walnut Creek and Sugarcreek, opened 11 years ago. “I was just numb the whole morning. It’s devastating.” Devastated describes the feelings of many of the merchants who were on hand trying to salvage whatever they could. But, as Stutzman pointed out, even though her outlet was on the backside firewall, all her shelves, flooring and stock were destroyed by the fire, smoke
Pictured Left Vendors look over the damage at the Amish Country Flea Market in Walnut Creek on Friday. The main section of the 55,000-suqare feet building lay in rubble. Kevin Lynch photo, The Daily Record
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and water damage. She said they will have to replace everything when they reopen next spring. “It’s like completely starting over,” Stutzman said. “I had been there 11 years. When you’re with people all the time, it’s like family. I’m still kind of at a loss for words. We were enthusiastic 11 years ago when we started. We’ll just have to build on that again.” This would not be the first time to start over for Galen Mast, whose Outlet in the Country T-shirt shop was destroyed for the third time by fire. He lost a small store previously and also had a shop in the old flea market that was destroyed by fire in the early 2000s. “Everything’s gone. This has happened to me before, so I’m kind of immune to it,” Mast said. “I’ve been doing this for about 25 years and this is the third fire. You just go with the flow. Hopefully your insurance will cover you. “It’s pretty unique the way the people of this community all gather together and help out however they can,” he added. “The Berlin Merchants got together on Friday and brought over some sandwiches and cookies and doughnuts to help feed the people cleaning up.” Stutzman also praised the people of the community for their willingness to help. Restaurants offering food vouchers for vendors and things like that, she said. “The support has been incredible. That’s why I like living in this area. People are willing to help whether they know you or not. I’ve even had two customers from out of state call to see if there was anything they could do.” Mast had just set up a website to sell his shirts, so he plans to work out of his home until he has a plan for the future. Louis Merkle Jr., who runs Amish Country Gourmet Foods, said he hopes to keep operating his business through harvest shows and other outlets. “I’m still taking and filling email orders, doing what I can,” he said. Kayla McNutt, an employee at The Silver Angel, was still kind of in shock as they cleaned up what they could. “They’re looking at a total loss,” she said of Silver Angel owner Lori Dennison. “It is pretty devastating for her.” McNutt said she just worked part time so she can try and find something to hold her over in the near future, but not everyone was as fortunate. “There were some people who didn’t have insurance,” Stutzman said. “I doubt they will be able to recover from this.”
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1. CRUST: Crush crackers. Melt butter. Mix with cracker mixture. Press into a 6x9-inch pan. 2. FILLING: In bowl, soften cream cheese and powdered sugar with spoon; add vanilla and mix. 3. In pan, add gelatin to 1/2 cup water. Heat and stir until dissolved. Add another cup of water mix. Stir until mixed well. 4. In bowl,beat whipping cream until fluffy. Add cream to cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into graham cracker crust 5. Top with your favorite pie filling. Marvin and Mary Hershberger ‘Schlabachs In The Kitchen’ Amish Heartland
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By STEVEN M. G R AZ IER • The Independent
It was lunchtime on Wednesday when Steve Keim jumped atop his dusty blue, Ford farm tractor in the parking lot of the Amish Door restaurant. He started to drive off, but it wasn’t home or back to the fields of corn or cattle he was heading to. Keim was bustling to pick up his mail at the Wilmot Post Office. His tractor is his preferred mode of transportation. “I just go,” said Keim, 86, a man of very few words, who is a former farmer and retired sexton of the Wilmot Cemetery, where he worked for about 30 years. “I drive to the laundromat in Brewster. We don’t have one here.”
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Keim pilots his tractor around town nearly every
day — running materials for a friend, going out for a hot meal or getting laundry done in the next town. Clearly, life in Wilmot is a little different. The days seem to roll on at a slower, quieter pace. And those who live here seem to like it that way. Keim has been a resident since 1955. “It’s OK here,” he said with a slight grin. “I just didn’t ever move.”
“It’s small, safe and a caring community. Once you’re here, you feel at home through church and neighbors,” said Marcella Meese
Settle in, never leave For many folks in Stark County’s southwesternmost suburb, once you arrive and settle in, you’re not likely to leave. “It’s small, safe and a caring community. Once you’re here, you feel at home through church and neighbors,” said Marcella Meese, 77, who moved into a house on Milton Street three decades ago with her husband, Robert (deceased), the former village postmaster. Meese’s husband had a pretty good gig. The job paid a comfortable salary, she said, and in the wintertime he could get around the slick, snowy roads by walking a few blocks to the office. “We just loved it here for a long time,” Meese said. “There are a lot of retired people here. It’s a safe, tiny hub.”
Most have to travel to Massillon, Canton or Wooster to nail all three services in a single trip, Meese said.
During the working hours of the days, dozens of growling semi tractor-trailers make their way through town, stopping at traffic lights, en route to larger municipalities in the county. A few Amish tourist buses swing by the Amish Door, and visitors pour into the restaurant and marketplaces. Some of the neighborhood streets in Wilmot are older and worn. Like many communities, the village has its share of crumbling pavement and potholes. Unexpected offer
Pictured Left A scenic hillside view in Wilmot greets motorists traveling eat on U.S. Route 62 heading into the village. Kevin Whitlock photo, The Independent
Drive into Wilmot from either direction on state Route 62 or 250, and you’ll see a number of historic buildings, such as an old town market and Wilmot Methodist Church. On the northeast side of town along Route 62 — known as Massillon Street locally — sits Village Hall, which until 1968 was the Evangelical United Brethren church. The church combined later that year with the Methodist church, where Meese has been a longtime member. She was unsure when Village Hall moved into the former church building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Although Wilmot has much to appreciate — community togetherness, less traffic and noise, little crime and abundant nature — the village does lack a few preferred businesses, such as a drug store, medical clinic and bank.
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A pothole issue on her home street was the main reason Lizzie Ellen Weaver (who likes to be called Ellen) strolled into a Wilmot council meeting on April 9. Unbeknownst to her at the time, council was seeking a new member to serve the village of slightly more than 300 residents due to a recent resignation. When publicly discussing her pothole concern, Mayor Bobby Pulley asked Weaver if she’d be interested in serving on council to help figure out issues and propose avenues to get more funding to fix roads. She called the offer “unexpected but exciting.” “I thought I’d have the time and can offer ideas,” said Weaver, 62, who grew up in an Amish community and lived that life for 22 years before leaving the community. Weaver married a truck driver and has lived in Wilmot with her husband for 13 years. “I just want to get a feel of the budget and see where the money is going.” Weaver had never been to a public meeting before, and certainly never held public office, or even
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thought about it. Now, she is replacing former Councilwoman Amber McCune, who resigned during a regular council meeting on March 11. She had served in the position since August 2017. Weaver’s first meeting as a public official is slated for May 13. Road maintenance and getting new street signs will be among her top priorities, she said. Members of Wilmot council earn $24 per meeting and are elected to four-year terms. Pulley, or whoever serves in the office of mayor, is paid a monthly salary of $115. The mayor is also elected to a term of four years. Weaver describes Wilmot as a “calming and friendly” place without much crime. “There are not a lot of people, or pressure on anything here,” she said “You can always walk your dog and talk to your neighbors (without interruption).” Building a business
Milo Miller purchased more than 100 acres in western Wilmot a few decades ago. At the time, he said, much of the property blossomed as an apple orchard that had upwards of 300 trees.
Some remaining apple trees dot Miller’s Amish Door property where deer often pluck some edibles from low-hanging branches to the delight of everyday customers and out-of-state visitors.
In 1977, Miller turned a few of those acres along Winesburg Street into the Amish Door restaurant. Today, a 12-acre tract has a market, bakery, gallery and gift shop and a 52-room inn.
Organic farming, raising beef cattle, wood crafting and tourism are economic drivers within the community, according to Miller.
“This is a quiet place. It’s peaceful and not overcrowded,” said Miller, 81, who referred to Wilmot as a small paradise. A quaint and quiet town where people appreciate their privacy. A few folks approached by The Independent politely declined to discuss their hometown, and didn’t want to be interviewed or photographed. One of the Amish Door server’s said she started working there as a teenager in 1988. She and her husband raised three children, ranging from 17 to 23, in the community. Fresh air, friendly customers, generous tips and a setting that could bring a smile to Mother Nature all make coming to work seem more like a breeze, she said.
“We’re on the edge of the Amish Country,” he said with a prideful smile in reference to nearby towns to the southwest, such as Millersburg, Berlin and Walnut Creek. “We eat, sleep, shop and farm. Where else would you want to be?”
Pictured Below Steve Keim, 86, has lived in Wilmot since 1955. He is a retired village cemetery sexton and farmer, who frequently drives his Ford farm tractor around town. Steven M. Glazier photo, The Independent Pictured Left Milo and Katheryn Miller, owners of Amish Door Inn and restaurant, discuss the farmland the businesses are housed on now. Milo turned an apple orchard into a 12-acre business district that includes a food market, gift shop, bakery, inn and restaurant. A few apple trees were left on the land from the former orchard. Kevin Whitlock photo, The Independent
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