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The Rise of The Amish Novel
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Indelibly Here to Stay
Who Are These People? (Part 5)
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Stitches In Time
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By SUZ ANNE WOODS FISHER
Reviewed by DORIS SIGG Amish Heartland Writer
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zzy and Luke Shrock are a young, newly married couple when Luke draws the lot to become the community’s new deacon. While Luke’s world becomes overwhelmed with deacon duties, Izzy takes solace in tending her sheep and running her knitting shop. Except for the nagging doubts that she will ever have a child. When a local foster facility of the State presses her to take in a foster child, (ten children were in need of immediate foster care) she resists, however, because of her own experience having been foisted into foster care as a child. Nevertheless one of the girls taken into foster care by a local community stalward starts to drop in on Izzy, then follow Izzy everywhere, the sheep fields and knitting shop included. Izzy eventually warms up to the fifteen year old who aspires to dreams outside her present world. No one anticipates the surprise this Cassidy has in store. Mollie Graber is a young, recent addition to the community, a schoolteacher whose enthusiasm for teaching is only surpassed by her desire to foster children. This baffles locally-raised admirer Sam Shrock, brother of Luke Shrock. He trains horses, though, and when two delinquents that land in Mollie’s care discover a liking for horses, he finds their hearts softened and their attitude toward Mollie changed. When Mollie lands in the hospital, Sam and Mollie have a transformative meeting of minds. They overcome their insecurities and settle into their faith.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than thirty books, including Mending Fences, as well as the NANTUCKET LEGACY, AMISH BEGINNINGS, THE BISHOP’S FAMILY, and THE INN AT EAGLE HILL seriec, among other novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and The Heart of the Amish. She lives in California. Learn more at www. suzannewoodsfisher.com.
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–The Oak Barrel C ompany– Presenting Creations That Amaze
Story by DORIS SI G G Amish Heartland Writer
ABOVE: The showrooms at The Oak Barrel Company have anything and everything barrels, as seen in their artful displays of hand crafted furniture and accessories.
A Revelation in the Basement
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“I was helping a friend clean out his basement and I spotted the pieces of an old oak barrel in a corner,” Chris Deffenbaugh recalls. “My friend said ‘just take it out to the curb and leave it for the trash man.’ But looking at the curve of the old barrel staves, the wooden lids and the rusty rings that once held it all together, I was struck by the shapes and threw it in my pickup truck to take home and see what I could do with it.” Chris confesses he barely knew how to handle a hammer and nails, much less possessing the talents of a cooper: one who makes barrels for a living. But he figured it out and put the old oak barrel back together. Not long after, he decided the barrel ought to have some function other than as an unusual table in his home. Cutting into one side and creating a set of doors from the oak pieces, he turned it into a bar cabinet: a place to
"... looking at the curve of the old barrel staves, the wooden lids and the rusty rings that once held it all together, I was struck by the shapes and threw it in my pickup truck to take home and see what I could do with it." store bottles of wine and spirits on his deck when guests visited. “They started asking me to make one for them,” says Chris, which still makes him laugh. “I didn’t have any old barrels. Where was I going to get them and what would I do with them?”
A Life-Changing Moment
ABOVE: This 'Ohio State' inspired barrel table is one of the many unique pieces found at The Oak Barrel Company.
At the time of his basement discovery, you could say Chris’s life was literally “over a barrel.” He’d spent a career working in human resources for three Fortune 500 companies and had grown weary and stressed by how corporations treated people. Using that old oak barrel-turned-bar-cabinet as his inspiration, 'Barrel', continued on Pg. 8
Sol’s in Berlin
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Chris had a deconstructed vision of those old Kentucky bourbon barrels: a view of their component parts and how they might be repurposed as art and furniture.
ABOVE: Chris Deffenbaugh, founder of The Oak Barrel Company.
'Barrel', from Pg. 7
Chris started sketching and making plans…. for the barrels and himself. “I had a choice: be unhappy or jump ship and do something rewarding.” Sinking virtually all of his severance and retirement funds and selling off things he didn’t need anymore, he rented a truck, brought along a friend and headed for the whisky distilleries of Kentucky. Chris came back with 90 oak barrels and a vision.
Reclaim… reuse… recreate: The Oak Barrel Company Is Born
Chris had a deconstructed vision of those old Kentucky bourbon barrels: a view of their component 8
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parts and how they might be repurposed as art and furniture. Just as the barrel staves came from old oak trees that took root long ago, so too would the wooden staves serve as the roots of The Oak Barrel Company. The son of an architect, Chris drew more detailed sketches of how the barrels could be taken apart and re-used. He’d run the sketches by his Dad, who’d tell him what would work structurally and what would not. Chris also sought out and learned the craft of woodworking from the Amish of Wayne County near his home in Wooster, Ohio. He contracted with several Amish and other local craftsmen to each handle one or two phases of the process of creating furniture and artwork from the barrel staves, lids and steel rings. He likens the process to an Amish “barn raising”: each person has a skill and a job to do and Chris and his Dad supervise the final assembly and inspection. 150-plus products later, The Oak Barrel Company has developed a growing fan and customer base. In addition, the ongoing goal is to have one new product per week. Chris believes his customers are drawn by the same curves and shapes of the barrel parts as he first was when he diverted that old, broken up barrel from a trip to the landfill. It also speaks to the company’s mission: Reclaim…reuse…recreate. The Oak Barrel Company strives to use the whole barrel with little or nothing going to waste. It is among the things Chris says his customers appreciate most.
ABOVE: A concave cuddle bench from The Oak Barrel Company. LEFT: A popular stool design from The Oak Barrel Company.
Wine Barrels vs, Bourbon Barrels
Wo o d w r i g h t products from Wilmot, Ohio). Then the piece is assembled. When requested, a foot rail is applied and then a riser, to achieve the desired height and style. The Oak Barrel offers a life-time ABOVE: A lazy-server with decorative candle guarantee on all from The Oak Barrel Company. of its products and they specialize in customizing to the customer’s needs. Operations Manager Kelly Smith helps the design process by asking lots of questions, bringing out the customer vision.
Production
The Oak Barrel Company is located in the heart of Ohio Amish County in downtown Berlin, Ohio. Gallery hours vary depending on the season, but right now they are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am – 5 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Contact by calling 330-466-0636 or peruse the website for product at https://theoakbarrelcompany.com
Bourbon barrels are considered “not good.” Bourbon barrels are charred on the inside. When the bourbon barrel is retired, it is rinsed out and a thick ash remains on the interior of the barrel containing sugar from the bourbon. As the bourbon barrel dries out, it begins to crack open at the seams, releasing a black, sugary dust. The dust then comes in contact with moisture in your home creating black mold, known as whiskey fungus. If a whole bourbon barrel is intended for use as furniture (such as a table), the char should be removed and the inside of the barrel should be sealed before use. Wine barrels do not have ash or char on the interior when they are retired. The wine rinses away clean. Wine barrels can be sanitized with sulphite that also locks everything down. The rings of a wine barrel are also galvanized making a stronger structure. The staves are thicker because they are not charred. The Oak Barrel Company uses only clean wine barrels for all tables and whole barrel furniture. The turn-around time is four to six weeks for custom pieces, but the showroom has items that can be purchased that day, and taken home, including tables. The process goes like this: the right size barrel is identified. The barrels are sanded from top to bottom. Rings are cleaned and then retained with counter-sunk screws. The barrel is stained and finished (Oak Barrel uses only
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Plan Your Fall Foliage Excursion
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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
AUTUMN MEANS different things to many people. Students may embrace the dawn of a new school year, while others might embrace the crisp weather after a season of heat. One of the more widely enjoyed aspects of autumn is the chance to take in the brilliant foliage. Although New England may be renowned for its bright, orange, red and yellow panoramas, dazzling displays of foliage can be witnessed anywhere temperatures descend enough for deciduous trees to shed their leaves. The first step to a successful fall foliage excursion is to find the right spot. The Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of New York, Amish Country in Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes from Michigan to Ohio, and many other areas can be great places to witness nature at its most colorful. To make the most of fall foliage road trips, drivers can keep the following suggestions in mind:
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By Ruth Dickson, Port Washington, Ohiio Sittin' on our porch swing Our neighbor made for us We drink our morning coffee And talk about our luck
• Get off the highway. To see great fall vistas, take a detour from major thoroughfares and visit small towns and mountain passes. Invest in some maps, as cellular networks may be inaccessible in remote locales. • Avoid tourist-heavy areas. Drivers may prefer less crowded roadways to accompany the great scenery. Such drivers should visit areas that are not tourist meccas. Any area that plays home to forests and sprawling landscapes will do. • Go on foot. To get the best photos, head out at sunrise or sunset. Soft, golden light dappled by leaves will bring out the golden tones in photos. Going on foot will help you discover the nuances of the season and slow down for a change. • Don’t overlook overcast days. Traveling in the rain may not be fun, but overcast days might be ideal. On such days, the sun won’t be too warm and drown out the colors. • Bring along binoculars. Wildlife is often mobile and abundant in the fall, as animals scurry to feed and gather supplies before the winter. As a result, autumn is a great time to spot wildlife that’s normally hiding in thickets and woodland areas. • Plan for stops along the way. Don’t forget to bring some spending money in the form of cash so that you can enjoy the small farm stands and shops that often dot rural landscapes. Pick up farmfresh produce or choose a plump pumpkin. Yard sales also are abundant this time of year. Small shops may not take credit cards, so if you plan to buy, cash is king. Trees begin shedding their leaves as early as the beginning of September in Canada and the northern United States. As the days press on, the fall finery will gradually shift southward. For those who can afford to take a weekday off, do so, as weekends might be overcome with fellow nature enthusiasts. FC17A356
Some folks may want a mansion Big car, perhaps a yacht We love our little cabin A canoe is all we've got Amongst our orange day lilies White ponies in the yard Round them up for Tanya They haven't gone too far Our place is not so quiet The Amish come to call One needs to ring the doctor One wants a ride this fall The deer they come to visit Red foxes, rabbits too Livestock got out of fencing It's really nothing new You fell two trees this morning And sawed all afternoon Mom bought us a new spllitter I thought that you wood swoon! Some say that we are crazy What do we dooooo out here? But when they come to visit It's always more than clear Come sit upon our porch swing And drink some sweet ice tea We know you won't regret it And this is where we'll be!
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Creston Labor Day Car Show
Creston Community Park, 7 AM-4 PM 330-435-6021 | www.crestonvillage.org
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The College of Wooster Pipe & Drum Band and Highland Dancers
Downtown Wooster, 7-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org
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Guided Bird Walk
Secrest Arboretum, OARDC 1PM http://secrest.osu.edu
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Sounds of Downtown
Downtown Wooster, 6-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org
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The Booth Brothers
Fisher Auditorium, OARDC 7 PM 330-893-2523
Forest, Farm & Fork Farm to Table Fundraiser
The Wilderness Center, 5 PM 330-359-5235 | www.wildernesscenter.org
Wooster Arts and Music Fest
07 – 12
170th Wayne County Fair
Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10AM-10PM-gates open at 8 AM 330-262-8001 | www.waynecountyfairohio.com
Shreve Business Association Chicken BBQ at the Wayne County Fair
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Daily 10:30 AM-till sold out in the evening. www.shreveohio.com
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Downtown Wooster, 1-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org
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Smithville Community Historical Society Open House, Model-T Day & Vintage Baseball Game
Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill, 1:30-4 PM 330-669-9308 | http://sohchs.org
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Parade of Homes
Wayne County. Fri 3-8 PM, Sat NOON-7 PM, Sun NOON-5 PM 330-345-1293 | www.whhba.com
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Woodcarving Show
27 – 29
Apple Dumpling Festival
The Wilderness Center, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 1-4:30 PM 330-359-5235 | www.wildernesscenter.org
Whispering Hills Jellystone RV Park 330-567-2137 | www.whisperinghillsrvpark.com
Fall Festival
Wayne County. Fri 3-8 PM, Sat NOON-7 PM, Sun NOON-5 PM 330-345-1293 | www.whhba.com
Ramseyer Farms, Sat 11 AM-7 PM, Sun 1-6 PM 330-264-0264 | www.ramseyerfarms.com
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Buckin' Ohio Pro Bull Riding & Western Experience 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank 4-9:45 PM 330-624-7205 | www.buckinohio.com
Apple Festival Days
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Bauman Orchards, 8 AM-5 PM 330-925-6861 | www.baumanorchards.com
Wayne County Truck and Tractor Pullers Fall Pull
Bauman Orchards, 8 AM-5 PM 330-925-6861 | www.baumanorchards.com
Wayne County Fairgrounds, 1PM 330-317-0398 |www.wcttp.com
Doylestown Yard Sales
Comedy Show
Village of Doylestown www.doylestown.com
Fisher Auditorium, OARDC 7:30 PM 330-263-5509 | www.shislercenter.com
Lehman's Fall Festival
The Library Roll
Marshallville Antique Tractor Pull
Bandarama-Area High School Marching Band Show
Lehman's Hardware, 10 AM-3 PM 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com
Marshallville Park, Noon 330-855-2212
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Wooster AAUW and Kiwanis Used Book Sale
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wed-Fri 9 AM-8 PM, Sat 9 AM-2 PM 330-201-1329 | www.woosterkiwanis.org
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Woosterfest
Fredericksburg Community Library Bicycle Benefit Ride, Holmes County Trail, 7:30 AM 330-695-2693 |www.fredlib.org
Triway High School Stadium, 7 PM
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Fall Festival
Ramseyer Farms. Sat 11 AM-7 PM, Sun 1-6 PM 330-264-0264 | www.ramseyerfarms.com
Fall Festival Weekends
Rittman Orchards and Farm Market, Sat 9 AM-6 PM & Sun 11 AM-5 PM 330-925-4152 | www.rittmanorchards.com
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration. Downtown Wooster Fri NOON-11 PM, Sat 11 AM-11 PM 330-262-5735 | www.woosterfest.com
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–FARMERS MARKETS– 7 Reasons to Shop
Story by DORIS SI G G Amish Heartland Writer
ABOVE: In addition to offering fresh quality locally grown produce, farmer's markets are now community places for artisan shops, social gatherings, music and other activities.
A FARMER'S MARKET market is likely coming to a field or open parking lot near you — if there isn’t already one operating nearby. The United States Department of Agriculture says that, between the years of 2008 and 2013, the number of farmers’ markets doubled across the country. Farmers’ markets will continue to thrive and expand as people increasingly realize the benefits of supporting local food providers. Take a look at this testimonial:
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“I am Mary Gnizak of Adonai Acres from Holmes County. I grow about an acre of produce and have 3 high tunnels with raised beds for growing produce from March to December. I sell at the Downtown Wooster Farmers Market Saturday mornings and at the Local Roots Market in Wooster (located at 140 S. Walnut Street). The Downtown Wooster Farmers Market is a producer-only market. This means all our produce is grown by the farmer selling the crop. We do not allow someone to go to an auction to buy and resell, so the farmer is the grower and can tell you their growing practices. Even if you have a garden at home, the farmers September
market is a great place to find new things to taste and sample. One woman I met had a goal to try a different vegetable every week that she had never tried before. The Downtown Wooster Farmers Market has crafters once a month and different musicians weekly. We have produce, fruit growers, bakers, flowers, teas, artisan breads, honey, jam, meats and eggs. Another great thing about shopping at the farmers market is the quality and freshness of the produce. I have had customers come back to let me know that the lettuce they bought and didn't get a chance to use up was still good 2 weeks later! Other people comment on the flavor of the produce. Heirloom tomatoes, yellow tomatillas, fresh carrots... all have so much more flavor.” (Mary is manager of the Wooster market, which is located at the corner of Market and Liberty Streets.) Buyers who are not yet familiar with farmer’s markets can examine the following seven specific reasons to break the ice.
The United States Department of Agriculture says that, between the years of 2008 and 2013, the number of farmers’ markets doubled across the country. 1. Enjoy fresh, seasonal foods. Foods at farmers’ markets tend to be limited to in-season offerings. Some nutritionists suggest eating seasonally available foods is better for your body, because humans ate seasonal produce for thousands of years before shipping and refrigeration changed how people received the majority of their foods. In addition, many people feel that fresh, seasonal foods taste better than the alternatives. 2. Discover new foods. There’s always something new at a farmers’ market, and this can entice shoppers to expand their flavor palates. Explore interesting, locally grown items. Even children may fall in love with colorful fruits or vegetables and their refreshing tastes. Chasta Mast, one of the five ladies running the Amish Country Farmer’s Market in Millersburg, Ohio, says she and her husband recently tried kohlrabi for the first time, and it was delicious. She likened it to a sweet radish. They ate it raw with salt. Also recently tried was Ishtar squash. She stuffed it up with sausage, onions and cheese. “Farmer’s markets are great not only because one can try new things, though,” said Mast. “One can find opportunities to prepare things in a new way, like with the large variety of mushrooms available.” (The Amish Country Farmers Market is located at 8 West Jackson Street and is open 8 to noon June through October. This is their first year, and they have different vendors every week.) 3. Embrace organic and non-GMO offerings. Many farmers’ markets offer foods that are organically grown and are produced without GMOs. Farmers’ market retailers also tend to give firsthand accounts of where their foods come from and how they are grown or raised. When asked why organic, Allyson Fink of Wholesome Valley Farm (Wilmot, Ohio), who also sells at the Amish Country Farmer’s Market, said that organic and non-GMO are “what the customer demands. They are healthier for the body. It’s important that chemicals are not used, and that natural processes are. And the products are LOCAL.” 4. Indulge in nutritious foods. The vivid colors and smells emanating from farmers’ markets indicate just how fresh and nutritious the offerings tend to be. Farmers who peddle their wares at farmers’ markets adhere to careful farming methods to ensure their foods are as nutritious as possible.
5. Learn secrets and recipes. In addition to fresh produce, farmers’ markets may offer baked and other prepared goods. Shopkeepers often mingle with their customers, offering trade secrets and recipe ideas. Additionally, local farm families supported by farmers’ markets generally offer supreme customer service to keep shoppers coming back week after week. 6. Turn the trip into a social excursion. A farmers’ market can be an exciting and flavorful social gathering place for families and groups of friends, as well as a great place to meet other members of the community. Sometimes farmers also mingle with local artisans, so the market can be a one-stop-shopping locale for locally produced food and art. The Wooster Farmers Market has entertainment every other week, and the Amish Country Farmers Market has musicians every other week. 7. Save money. Farmers’ markets may sell organic produce at a cost comparable or even lower than other retailers. That’s because local farmers don’t have to transport their items as far as retailers whose foods were shipped from far away places. Any time of the year is perfect for grabbing a tote bag and browsing the wares at a nearby farmers’ market, where shoppers are bound to find something fresh, unique and delicious.
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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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59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie
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– O u t d o o r S p e c i a lt y– 14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic
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13 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US Rt. 62, Millersburg (40.568729°, -81.784071°)
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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–THE RISE OF THE Amish NOVEL– Indelibly Here to Stay
Story by DORIS SI G G Amish Heartland Writer
ABOVE: Notable authors of Amish novels include (left to right) Wanda L. Brunsetter, Beverly Lewis, and Cindy Woodsmall.
ONE OF MY monthly duties for Amish Heartland is to write a book review about an Amish novel (this month’s is on page 5). I have to admit, at first I was not crazy about the idea of reading fiction, let alone romance. As a trained historian and librarian, I am an avid reader of nonfiction. Ironically, it is my love of history that lured me into the world of the Amish romance novel. I have been consistently amazed at the level of historical and cultural detail. When it came to Amish culture, it started to seem like I was learning as much or more from the novels as I was from my non-fiction sources. I have gone on a search of online literature to see if my perceptions are accurate or whether I am idealizing a notion of Amish life, over-simplified and idealized.
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Annoyingly, some of the first sources I consulted were rather jaded in their outlook. The characterization of the novels as being “bonnet rippers” never had occurred to me. In fact, it seemed cynical and reactionary. There are some subtleties that do need to be pointed out. Some novels infuse the theme of salvation into their stories; the Amish, on the other hand, adhere to Gelassenheit (calmness, composure, placidity), often translated as "submission" or "letting-be". The Amish views on technology are likewise sometimes mis-portrayed. Technology isn’t necessarily perceived as evil by the Amish; it simply presents opportunity to forsake or separate from community. Now, it is true that some Amish are reportedly not so keen on the depiction of Amish life by non-Amish (most of the writers are white Christian evangelical females). And there is the perception that this writing is opportunistic and capitalistic. The use of buggy crashes as a common plot device is simply seen as ridiculous. And now subgenres of Amish romance are emerging: mystery, young adult and even vampire (though these are not with the Christian publishers). There is a general criticism that the Amish way of life is overly fantasized. Social problems exist in Amish society just as they do in the general population. Are they glossed over? In the books that I have myself read so far, I think that there exists no lack of “sinners”, and that they are presented objectively, sometimes painfully so. And in my literature search, I read a great passage in defense of fantasy itself: “We can hem and haw all we want that Amish romances are not authentic in their Amishness,
and we can crack jokes about their lack of sexual spark and surplus of overturned buggies. But Amish romances are still fantasies for millions of readers. Sure, target-demographic readers are escaping into a fantasy where women are more repressed than they, and that doesn't seem to many of us like much of a fantasy at all, but who are we to debate the merits of fantasy? Or what makes for socially acceptable fantasy and what doesn't? Fantasy is important, plain and simple” (www.ranker.com). So, who reads these “fantasies”? Valerie Weaver-Zercher delves into that question in her book Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels (2013). Interestingly to me, the main demographic is people like me: female, over fifty and Christian. But the marketing manager at a major publisher of Amish fiction told Zercher that there is a significant male readership as well. “Many Amish novels have at least one point-of-view male character, such that the perspective toggles between females voices and male ones.” Do Amish read Amish fiction? Evidently, some feel strongly against the novels. Others admit that Amish fiction is read in their communities. Zercher made a visit to an Amish bookstore and there were 57 Amish romance novels for sale. According to a blogger on the online newsletter “Amish Questions,” many of the Amish people spoken to by him “display a mix of bemusement and disgust at the novels, especially the covers, with their airbrushed models with plucked eyebrows. They point out glaring inaccuracies in some of the books, such as one Amish person calling another “Mr” or Mrs.”” Nevertheless, this same blogger points out that “other signs of a flourishing Amish readership abound: [t]he bookmobile in Holmes County, Ohio keeps a plentiful stock of Amish romance novels, and the librarian [reported[ they are checked out at a brisk pace, 95 percent of the bookmobile’s patrons [being] Amish.” The mixed readership of the Amish novel is overshadowed by the fact that it has come of age. “In 2012, a new Amish romance novel appeared on the market about every four days. Sixty more were published in 2012 than in 2009, and 83 more than 2002. The top three Amish-fiction authors—Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter, and Cindy Woodsmall—have sold a combined total of more than 24 million books” (https://lareviewofbooks.org). So, what about the authenticity question again? For this, I searched out the authors’ reputations and perspectives. Beverly Lewis’ first venture into adult fiction is the bestselling trilogy The Heritage of Lancaster County, including the blockbuster The Shunning. She was born in the heart of Amish Country, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “One Amish-
country newspaper claimed [her] work to be ‘a primer on Lancaster County folklore’ and offers ‘an insider’s view of Amish life.’ Lewis attributes her success to “touching a nerve,” to “people’s curiosity about the Old Ways of the Amish…a yearning for a simpler life and return to traditional values…” (beverlylewis.com). Wanda L. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written more than 100 books translated into four languages. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Whether viewed cynically, bemusedly, or with devotion, author Donn Saylor sums up an important reason for the success of the Amish novel: “They Guarantee A Happily-Ever-After In An Anguished Modern World: The world today is as it has always been: big and confusing and difficult and messy. Finding a happy ending can seem, at times, like searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack. But when you read an Amish romance, you are guaranteed a happily-ever-after that will efficiently and tidily resolve all the loose ends and bring the hero and heroine together. Almost always, the birth of children figures into these HEAs, and for a few moments, you may feel like all is right and just and makes perfect sense. An Amish romance could be the balm you need in an often-troubling world” (www.ranker.com). References: Beverly’s Story. https://www.beverlylewis.com/about/15about-beverly Daniel Lattier Why Amish Romance Novels Are So Popular. https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/whyamish-romance-novels-are-so-popular Donn Saylor, 50 Shades of Hay: 12 Things You Didn't Know About Amish Romance Novels. https://www.ranker.com/ list/amish-romance-novel-facts/donn-saylor Valerie Weaver-Zercher. Bonnet Rippers: The Rise of the Amish Romance Novel. https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/ bonnet-rippers-the-rise-of-the-amish-romance-novel/#! Who reads Amish fiction? Posted on March 25, 2013 in Amish Questions. http://amishamerica.com/who-readsamish-fiction/ Wikipedia: Amish romance. Amish Heartland
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recipes. When the warm weather beckons, people are apt to spend more time enjoying the great outdoors. Many people also are less likely to prepare heavy meals when the weather warms up. Rich, filling foods can make people feel sluggish, especially on hot days and nights. That’s why salads and summer are such a perfect match. Salads can be made with whichever ingredients home chefs prefer or have on hand. What better way to maximize the summer season than by incorporating summer berries into the salad mix? In this recipe for “Blueberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken” from “Cooking Light: Fresh Food Superfast” (Oxmoor House) from the Editors of Cooking Light, iron, folate, vitamins, and rich antioxidants combine to create a light, tasty meal that’s perfect for summer evenings.
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directions 1. Place chicken breasts in a medium bowl. Add 1⁄3 cup dressing, toss to coat. 2. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken mixture to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. 3. Let chicken stand 3 minutes before cutting crosswise into 1⁄2-inch slices. Cover and keep warm. 4. While chicken cooks, place 11⁄2 cups spinach on each of four plates. Top salads evenly with chicken slices; sprinkle evenly with goat cheese and, if desired, blueberries. Drizzle evenly with remaining dressing. 5. DRESSING: Place all ingredient in a blender; process for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Flaky Tomato & Mozzarella Tart Impromptu entertaining can be a fun way to get together with friends or family without the pressures of hosting more formal affairs. But hosts will still need to provide some refreshments for their guests, and having some easy recipes at the ready can make it easy to pull together a few bites in a hurry. An arsenal of appetizers and small plates at the ready can feed a few or a crowd. By sticking with simple fare of readily sourced ingredients — including staples kept in the refrigerator and pantry — it’s a snap to entertain. This recipe for “Flaky Tomato and Mozzarella Tart” from “Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking” (Time Home Entertainment) by the editors of Real Simple, is a recipe that can be pulled out time and again for anytime entertaining.
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directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry into a 9-by-6-inch rectangle. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. 2. Prick the pastry all over with a fork, then top with the tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle with the oil; season with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. 3. Bake the tart until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into pieces before serving. Tip: Be sure to use commercially packaged mozzarella in this recipe. Fresh mozzarella loses its water during baking and will leave the pastry soggy.
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Mississippi Mud Baby Cakes Baking homemade treats is a great way to spend time with family in the kitchen. It’s easy to craft creative and decadent desserts throughout the year, and controlling portion sizes and using the right ingredients can make these dishes a little less diet-unfriendly.Mississippi Mud Cake is a luscious combination of sweet chocolate, crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows atop a rich chocolate cake. It’s a variation on Mississippi Mud Pie, which uses many of the same ingredients but is served in pie form. This version of “Mississippi Mud Baby Cakes” from “Cooking Light: Fresh Food Superfast” (Oxmoor House) by The Cooking Light Editors doesn’t skimp on taste, but makes dessert more accessible to those sticking to healthier eating plans.
directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place 24 paper miniature muffin cup liners in miniature muffin cups; coat with cooking spray. Prepare brownie mix according to the package directions, using French vanilla yogurt. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with pecans. 2. Bake at 350 F for 19 minutes. Remove cakes from oven. Place 3 marshmallows on top of each baby cake; place 1 chocolate kiss in center of marshmallows. Bake an additional 1 minute. Gently swirl melted chocolate kiss to “frost” each cake and hold marshmallows in place. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
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–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON– Who Are these People? (Part 5) Submitted by Javon Miller | Amish Heartland Contributor
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” ROM A NS 3 : 2 3
WE HAVE SEEN what God prepared and did for us. Jesus came and died for our sins. Now, do we believe and also fulfill our part? We must recognize that we are sinners and need a redeemer to save us from eternal death. John the Baptist began his ministry with the words, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” When Jesus came He also began teaching with the same words. This leads us into our 6th and 7th article of our confession of faith.
Article 6 Repentance and Amendment of Life
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that therefore the first doctrine of the precious New Testament of the Son of God is, repentance and amendment of life. Gen, 8:21, “And the Lord smelled a sweet savor; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more living thing, as I have done.” Mark 1:15, “And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent ye, and believe the Gospel.” Therefore those who have ears to hear, and hearts to understand, must “bring forth fruits meet for repentance,” amend their lives, believe the Gospel, “depart from evil and do good,” desist from wrong and cease from sinning, “put off the old man with his deeds
For neither baptism, sacrament, nor church fellowship, nor any other external ceremony, can, without faith, the new birth, and a change or renewal of life, help, or qualify us, that we may please God, or receive any consolation or promise of salvation from Him. Article 7 Holy Baptism
Regarding baptism, we confess that all penitent believers, who through faith, the new birth, and renewal of the Holy Ghost, have come united with God, and whose names are recorded in heaven, must, on such Scriptural confession of their faith, and renewal of life, according to the command and doctrine of Christ, and the example and custom of the apostles, be baptized with water in the ever adorable name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost, to the burying of their sins, and thus to incorporated into the communion of the saints; whereupon they must learn to observe all things whatever the Son of God taught, left on record, and commanded His followers to do. Matthew 3:15, “And Jesus answering them said unto
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and put on the new man, which after God is created in “righteousness and true holiness.” For neither baptism, sacrament, nor church fellowship, nor any other external ceremony, can, without faith, the new birth, and a change or renewal of life, help, or qualify us, that we may please God, or receive any consolation or promise of salvation from Him. Luke 3:8, “Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, we have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stories to raise up children unto Abraham.” Ephesians 4:22-24, “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” Colossians 3:9-10, “Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his deeds; and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.” But on the contrary, we must go to God “with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith,” and believe in Jesus Christ, as the Scriptures speak and testify of Him. Through which Faith we obtain the pardon, of our sins, become sanctified, justified, and the children of God; yea, partakers of His mind, nature and image; as we are born again of God through His incorruptible seed from above. Hebrews 10:21-22, “And having a high priest over the house of God; let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” John 7:38, “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” 2 Peter 1:4, “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”
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Through which Faith we obtain the pardon, of our sins, become sanctified, justified, and the children of God; yea, partakers of His mind, nature and image; as we are born again of God through His incorruptible seed from above.
him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him.” Matthew 28:19-20, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Mark 16:15-16, “And he said unto them, go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Acts 2:38, “Then Peter said unto them, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 8:12, “But when they believed Phillip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:38, “And he commanded the chariot to stand still, and they went down both into the water, both Phillip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.” Acts 9:18, “And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales; and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.” Acts10:47, “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which received the Holy Ghost as well as we?” Acts 16:33, “And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.” Romans 6:3-4, “Know ye not, that so many of us were 26
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baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buries with him by baptism into death: that like us Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Colossians 2:12, “ Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.”
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We can see by the supporting scriptures that these two articles go hand in hand. When the Spirit God, reached people, they repented of their sins and were baptized. Yet it is made clear that our salvation is not based on membership of a certain denomination but on following the teachings of Jesus and renewing our life to be in fellowship with Him. The Webster’s dictionary gives the definition of repent as, to turn from sin and resolve to reform one’s life. We believe it is very clear that a life for God requires a renewed life, a life that is changed. It is not merely acknowledging that Jesus died for us and now we have eternal life. One of our ministers often challenged us with the following thought. When we attend the funeral and burial of a person, we consider it final. Once the casket is covered, we will not see that person again on earth. It would not be plausible to meet the deceased person on the street the next day with dirt and grime from the grave still clinging to him clothing and head. So it is with a repented soul. Once we are buried in baptism, we are not expected to still carry the evidence of the works of the flesh, sin. We are expected to live a new life. Cursing, rivalry, lying, envy, hate, bitterness, anger, thievery, drunkenness, and any other works of evil are no longer acceptable. We believe that God will enable us to lead a life free of these sins. Yes, we are
all fallible humans that are prone to sin; however, if we cling to the promise of God, we need to also live a life for Him. James 2:17-22, “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works; shew me thy faith without thy works, and I wll shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well; the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?” Romans 6:1-7, “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even do we also should walk
We believe that God will enable us to lead a life free of these sins. Yes, we are all fallible humans that are prone to sin; however, if we cling to the promise of God, we need to also live a life for Him.
in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.” The above scriptures are why we chose to adhere to a baptism on our acknowledgment of sin and the choice of repentance rather than the baptism of infants. This is why our forefathers were willing to die for their faith. We feel that it is a personal commitment and one that will alter our lives. We will be a witness for Christ to those around us by our way of life, such as honesty, integrity, and a life without reproach. 1 Peter 4:1-2, Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
Respectfully submitted,
J.M.
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Reading about places to go to Amish, and we enjoy shopping in Amish country.
– Alice M. Hendricks, Apple Creek, Ohio
– Sandra Cremeans, Norwich, Ohio
I like everything in the book or magazine. The stories about the Amish are very interesting. I like reading the mail bag and ads. I love reading the articles and recipes. I enjoy finding the wagon wheel. – Ruth Welker, Wooster, Ohio
I enjoy the entire magazine (recipes/articles all great)—so much that I mail it to my friends in CA—that enjoy the magazine so much—they share/give the copy to their friends from Ohio that “totally look forward to reading it!” One magazine shared many times in CA.
I love everything about this magazine; you can learn a lot. Can find out about the life and beliefs, very interesting things. The ads are great. – Karen Plymale, WOOSTER, Ohio
I enjoy reading the stories and the feature from the desk of Javon Miller. – Judy Marshall, BELPRE, OHIO
“From the Desk of Javon,” and knowing the “Calendar of Events” of things going on the next month. – Debbie George, MANSFIELD, Ohio
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– 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 no later than September 25, 2019, Winners will receive a free gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers. The July buggy wheel was on page 8. Cong ratulations to our July w inner, Issac Yoder of West Salem, Ohio.
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