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March 2014

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Book Review

reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

In this second book in the series, Suzanne Woods Fisher brings back some of our favorite characters. The story opens with Bethany finding a trunk full of skeletons (literally) in the basement of the Sisters’ House. A theme of “skeletons in the closet” is unfurled throughout the book. Many characters are forced to face their own skeletons as things from their past surface. A new guest arrives at Eagle Hill and

it seems as if God may have personally hand-picked her. Geena is a recently displaced youth pastor looking for some peace and quiet to decide what is God’s next step for her. Eagle Inn seems to provide this much needed relaxation and possibly even more.Rose’s family continues to pursue

the simple life in the midst of an ever changing world. Tobe, the prodigal son, returns with a whirlwind of mystery and shame. Bethany’s heart mends from her recent break up with Jake Hertzler and we cannot forget the wonderful “Mrs. Miracle” letters that Mim is responding to secretly. She has recently accepted an offer for her letters to be published in the local newspaper. Jimmy Fisher continues to pursue the

reluctant Bethany, confusing her heart and mind. Sylvia, one of the ancient sisters, gives profound advice that each

individual character struggles with in this edition: “You mustn’t blame yourself or look back - not any longer than it takes to learn what you must learn. After that, let it go. The past is past.”While reading this story, I couldn’t

help but reflect on my own struggles and coming to grips with them in order to move forward. Fisher has done an excellent job developing this story and delivering a great conclusion. I look

forward to the third installment, “The Revealing,” scheduled to come

out in July 2014.

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Sweet Treats: at Troyer’s Homemade Chocolates..........................................................06Explore Wayne County: The J.M. Smucker Store; Lehman’s; P. Graham Dunn; The Cat’s Meow Village .................................................... 11Furniture Heartland: Shaker Furniture............26Becoming Amish: So you think you want to become Amish?.................................................30

Visitors’ Guide ....................................................05Calendar of Events............................................16Amish Heartland Map ......................................20Just Visiting: Amish Heartland’s Inns ............40

Book Review: The Calling ...................................00Editorial ......................................................................02Recipes ................................................................28Patchwork Quilt Contest.......................................42Buggy Wheel......................................................44

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ABOVE PHOTO AND COVER PHOTO BY CATIE NOYES

o you think you want to become Amish? The Amish Heartland staff often receives letters from our readers or travelers who stumble across our magazine, who want to know how they can

become Amish. After their visit to Amish country they are entranced by the beautiful countryside and the simple ways of the people.

In this edition of Amish Heartland we address the topic of becoming Amish. For those of you who have asked or contemplated this idea, here is your opportunity to find out how.

Who doesn’t love a nice homemade chocolate or candy? The sisters of Troyer’s Homemade Candies have perfected the art of candy making and have found their chocolates and candies traveling far and wide.

The J.M. Smucker Company store is one of the sweetest stops you will make on your tour of Wayne County. What started as homemade Apple Butter being sold from a horse drawn-wagon in Orrville, has turned into a full scale production of the finest jams, jellies and fruit spreads sold all over the world.

A trip to P. Graham Dunn in Dalton can be very up lifting. Best known for its inspirational phrases and scripture scrolled across beautiful paintings and photographs of landscapes, animals and designs on wooden plaques, P. Graham Dunn is the perfect gift stop. See the whole production process from large viewing windows that overlook the factory.

Lehman’s in Kidron is where modern meets simplicity. Formed on the principle of providing products to the surrounding Amish community, Lehman’s continues to sell authentic, man-powered items that fuel the simple living. A trip to Lehman’s is like a trip to the past.

Finally, conclude your Wayne County tour with a stop at The Cat’s Meow Village. These iconic wood cutouts have been made into popular buildings and landmarks and are stamped with the signature black cat. Find out how you can have your own personalized Cat’s Meow keepsake.

As our magazine continues to grow, we want to reach out to our readers to find out what you are interested in learning more about. Do you have questions about the Amish way of life that we have not yet covered? Send them in to Amish Heartland for a chance to be featured in our new Plain & Simple column. See page 36 for details.

The response from our readers so far has been great, with many of you playing our buggy wheel contest and sending in your thoughts on what you like about our magazine. We appreciate any feedback in order to make our magazine more enjoyable for you, our readers!

Catie NoyesSpectrum Publications Editor

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

For more information about advertising in

Amish Heartland, contact Amanda Nixon,

330-264-1125.

ANTIQUES & ARTWalnut Creek Antique Mall .....34

ATTRACTIONSBehalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05Guggisberg Cheese Factory .......34Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ...................... 34 & 45

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLESCountry Craft Cupboard ...........45Parsley Pot ...................................05Sol’s Exchange ............................37World Crafts ................................10

BULK FOOD STORESBulk Food Country Store ..........37

DINING & FOODBoyd & Wurthmann ...................39Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....05Miller’s Bakery ...........................10Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................10Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05Troyer’s Home Pantry ................34

FURNITURE & WOODWORKINGGreen Acres Furniture...............27Homestead Furniture .................27Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............39Troyer Furniture .........................27Walnut Creek Furniture ............27

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOSKauffman Lawn Furniture ........10

LODGINGBerlin Grande Hotel ..................41Berlin Village Inn .......................41Donna’s Premier Lodging .........41Scenic Hills RV Park ..................34

SHIPPING/PACKAGINGPackShip USA ............................05

SHOPS & SUCHBerlin Leather & Pets ................05Lone Star Quilt Shop .................45Main Street Bears .......................10Miller’s Dry Goods .....................45Olivesburg General Store ..........10

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A full day of events centering around the annual start of birding in the Killbuck Marsh Area in Shreve. Six workshops:

• “A Man, A Bird and Black RIver Audubon” by Chuck Jakubchak, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist

• “Birding Ohio’s North Coast” by Jim McCormac

• “Birding by Habitat” by Cheryl Harner• “Learn the Magic of Birdsong” by

Lisa Rainsong• “The Ohio Winter Bird Atlas: a first

in Ohio and a first for the nation” by Kimberly Kaufman.

• ”World Patterns of Bird Migration” by Kenn Kaufman

Special children’s educational activities:• Dip-Net for Marsh Creatures• Wright Marsh - storywalk

Family Activity Center, Exploration Center and a Birder’s Market Place.

$15 admission, $20 per family, includes events and all 6 workshops. For more information call 330-567-2342 or visit www.shrevemigration.org.

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When: 7 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.Where: Shreve Elementary School, 598 N. Market St., Shreve

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THE PARSLEY POT

A SHOP FOR ALL SEASONS

East of Ashland, Ohioat 697 Co. Rd., 1302

HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 12-5CLOSED Monday

Call for directions. All major credit cards accepted (look for tourist activity signs)

"Celebrating 39 Years!”

Berlin Leather• Hats• Moccasins• Pet Supplies• Saddles & Tack• Log Furniture• Western Home Decor• Leather Waist Belts

330-893-7038 ext 3 • Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5; Fri-Sat 9-6; Closed Sun4363 State Rt 39 Millersburg

Baked Goods Made Fresh Daily QUALITY BAKING SINCE 1992!

One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country

Bakery • Café • BulkIce Cream Parlor“Featuring Grilled

Panini Sandwiches”330.893.2129

4357 US 62, MillersburgAcross from Heini’s Cheese in

the of Amish CountryOpen Monday-Saturday

Sundays (May thru November)

www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com

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~ HOLMES COUNTY ~BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish & Mennonite

Heritage Center America’s most-exciting

cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history;

half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; NE of Berlin,

off US 62 at 5798 CR 77, (330) 893-3192,

www.behalt.com; Open Year Round

Mon.-Sat. 9-5

~ WAYNE COUNTY ~ORRVILLE: PackShip USA —

We pack ... we ship ... anything, anywhere;

furniture, antiques, fine art — no item too

small or too large; Instapak foam to protect

high value items; you shop ... we’ll ship; (330)

682-PACK (7225). www.packshipusa.com

ORRVILLE: Shisler’s Cheese House — “The

Best Little Cheese House in Wayne County”.

Open 7 days 8am - 6pm. Cheese, Smoked

Meats, Gourmet Foods, Heggy’s & Coblentz

Chocolate.www.cheesehouse.com

55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105

Visitors' Guide

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STORY BY EMILY ROEBUCK • AMISH

HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR

PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

he strong tradition of entrepreneurship in the Troyer family is

evident with all of the siblings owning or helping run their own business at some point during their lives. Lydia Troyer currently owns and operates Troyer’s Homemade Candies in Millersburg, with help from her niece Rachel and help from the neighbor girls with candy making through Christmas.

Their products can be found at stores throughout the area including Troyers Home Pantry in Apple Creek where their crunchy butter puffs are flying off the shelves. The candies are made with white, dark and regular chocolate.

Lydia Troyer and her team use a tool made from wire called a float to dip the candy balls for truffles. This technique was developed to help save time and was much more efficient than the previous method of taking the ball, placing it on a curved fork and dipping them one at a time.

The top sellers for Troyer’s Homemade Candies are the truffles, the turtle bars, cashew

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crunch clusters, crunchy butter puffs, buckeyes and ritzy’s.

“I always use real butter for our products,” said Lydia Troyer. “The candy we make has no wax or paraffin added and you can really see and taste the difference in the chocolate.”

The biggest improvement over the past 54 years was moving to the space they are currently working out of. Built in 2008, it gives Lydia and her sister Esther, who sometimes helps out at the store, the ability to see and take care of more customers each day.

“We have made so many friends through our business,” said Troyer. “The furthest that Troyer’s Homemade Candies have ever traveled was to Germany. We now have bus tours that

come through and the guests can come in and dip their own candy to take home with them.”

Troyer’s Homemade Candies also ships to Tappenish, Washington where it is distributed through a wholesaler.

This Easter, Troyer’s Homemade Candies will have chocolate bunnies, chocolate chicks and eggs. All of the candies are made by hand with techniques that were put into practice long ago.

“The business started out as a hobby for my mom,” said Troyer. “When she was 12 years old she would take care of her brothers and sisters and when her mother left for several hours or a whole day, she would be allowed to make a batch of candy.”

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Every Christmas Lydia’s mother (Anna B. Troyer) and grandmother would make candy for the family to eat. When Anna and her husband Daniel (known as Rudy Dan) bought their first farm in the spring of 1960, Anna was trying to think of something to do to make more money to help out with the family’s expenses.

There was a milk check coming in that was big enough to cover the farm payments, but not enough extra money to pay for the groceries to feed the family. There was canned food in the basement, but at that time they had 8 children to feed.

The family got together and decided that they could make candy to sell if someone would do the selling. Anna sent a note to school with her children to see if the school principal would be okay with the children selling candy to their classmates. The rest, as they say, is history.

Anna went to the store and bought $20 worth of supplies, which she used up. She made caramels and rocky road squares with each piece wrapped separately. The school children bought it and thought

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it was very good, so they began selling more and more and finally decided to take orders because they were selling so much.

In 1970, Troyer’s Homemade Candies made over 900 pounds of candy from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Since then the business has continued to grow steadily, with their record year in 1980, making 1,800 pounds of candy. This past year, they made around 1,000 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas and Lydia is hoping to make even more in 2014.

“I grew up with the business,” Troyer said. “I enjoy talking with the customers and seeing people come back each year.”

Since Anna’s passing in October of 2012, the candies and the memories have continued with Lydia. There is a Troyer’s Homemade Candy Cookbook

available because the family has always enjoyed sharing their recipes and makes no secret of the ingredients used to make the delicious items that line the shelves. Visitors will enjoy talking to and learning from Lydia just as much as they will enjoy sampling a taste of chocolate while they are at the store. This spring there are at least 15 bus tours scheduled to stop by for a visit.

Troyer’s Homemade Candies is located at 8888 Township Road 559 in Millersburg. You can request a candy price list and anyone wishing to purchase a cookbook may send their address, along with $8 to cover shipping and handling. Candy prices vary depending on the quantity being purchased. Stop in the store or call 330-988-8947 to leave a message for more information.

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• Home Decor • Wedding Gifts • Scarves• Jewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate

Fairly Traded Handicrafts from 35 Developing Countries

Kidron, OH 330-857-0590Lehman’s Mercantile behind Lehman’s Hardware

www.worldcraftsfairtrade.com

STOP IN TO SEE MANY

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3 miles north of Berlin & 18 miles south of Massillon

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FULL LINE OF OUTDOOR FURNITURE:

Adirondack Chairs • Arbors • Bird Feeders & Houses • Gliders • Picnic Tables • Swings • Storage Barns • Gazebos and Log Cabins

Huge selection of Poly Furniture

4540 US 62 • Millersburg, OH 44654NE of Berlin at the bottom of the hill between

Berlin & Bunker Hill www.kauffmanlawnfurniture.com330-893-3149

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ayne County is home to some of the most iconic brand names that have become household names all over the country. The businesses

behind these brand names have their roots in the northernmost point of Ohio’s Amish country. Plan your own Wayne County tour and put these stops on your list of must sees during your next trip to Amish Country.

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STORIES & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

erome Monroe Smucker began the legacy that is the J.M. Smucker company by selling

some of his homemade apple butter from the back of a horse-drawn wagon. His own seal and personal guarantee of quality was placed onto every crock he sold. It didn’t take long for Smucker’s brand products to become a household name throughout the nation and the J.M. Smucker Company became associated with wholesome, high-quality fruit products.

You can learn all about the rich history behind the Smucker’s brand and more when you tour the museum located in the J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café. The hallway of history offers insight into the humble beginnings of the J.M. Smucker Company as well as the process of getting the fruit from the farm to the store.

The store was built in 1999, renovated in 2007 and looks like a quaint little barn that complements the countryside just south of Orrville. A beautiful windmill and giant archway welcome you to the Smucker’s store. Painted across the entryway to the building, their slogan – “With a name like Smucker’s it has to be good” – tells customers that Smucker’s offers a product that is wholesome and good for the whole family.

Upon entering the building your eye is immediately drawn to the back wall where a display of colorful,

lighted jam jars are displayed beneath a “Strawberry Chandelier,” made completely from jelly jars. Colorful signs and bright attractive displays showcase all the products the J.M. Smucker Company has to offer.

The Store and Café showcases a wide variety of the J.M. Smucker Company’s most popular brands from jams and jellies to fruit spreads and peanut butter. The Store and Café also showcases the company’s family of brands – Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Pillsbury baking goods, Crisco and much more.

Stopping in around lunch time? The Smucker’s Café offers soups, sandwiches and pizzas made in a wood-fired oven. The Sundae Shop allows you to build your own sundae and choose from a variety of Smucker’s brand toppings. Enjoy your lunch and/or dessert in the patio-style dining area that is perfect no matter what the

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portal to the past, Lehman’s sells products that help

you get back to simplicity. You could spend hours wandering the many rooms of Lehman’s and learning a little about the past and even the present culture that surrounds Kidron.

Lehman’s was founded by Jay Lehman in 1955 to better serve the Amish - who believe in simple living without electricity or other modern conveniences. He feared that one day, the modern world would take over and the Amish would not be able to maintain their simple ways of living. His goal was to preserve these authentic, old fashioned products and continue to produce them for those seeking a simpler way of life.

Today, Lehman’s continues to carry authentic, hand-powered kitchen appliances, oil lamps, gas refrigerators, wood burning stoves and a variety of other unique items. Each room within the giant store has a purpose whether it’s gardening, lighting, hardware, house-wares and even a toy land for the children.

Lehman’s products are not only enjoyed by the surrounding Amish

community but, by those looking to live a simpler

life; by those looking to cut back on their costs of living; by those who want to become more e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y conscious; and even by those who just want to reminisce about days gone by.

“We still have everything you need to live without electricity – heat, food, light and water,” said Glenda

Lehman Ervin, Vice President of Marketing at Lehman’s.

The heat can be found in a room filled with hundreds of wood-fired and gas-powered stoves. History looks down from above with displays of old-fashioned pot bellied stoves lining the walls and even scattered about the floor.

Stop by the Cast Iron Café for a quick break and a snack. The Soda Pop Shoppe offers over 220 varieties of glass-bottled soda in some of the most unusual flavors such as: PB&J, cucumber, bacon and more common flavors like colas and root beers.

One of Lehman’s most popular areas is their home goods section. Here you can find mixing bowls in every shape,

size and style; whisks, wooden

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he story of P. Graham Dunn begins with Peter Dunn and his wife LeAnna. In 1972, as newlyweds,

the couple began a mission for runaway girls in New York. To keep the girls off the streets and out of trouble, Peter and LeAnna put them to work on small woodworking projects carving plaques and gifts, and selling them at local outdoor markets.

Once the mission was complete, Peter and LeAnna returned to Dalton, Ohio, to LeAnna’s family farm. During the day Peter built silos for area farmers but at night Peter kept up with his woodworking projects with some of the tools he brought back with him from New York. LeAnna would sell the pieces during the day and keep up the book work for Peter’s small woodworking business.

In 1977, Peter received an order for his wood crafts so large that he was able to devote all his time and energies into his woodworking business and leave the silo building business. Initially, Peter and LeAnna began selling products from an old chicken coop on the

farm but eventually out grew it. In early 2008, construction was

finished on the 140,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and retail store that sits along the historic Lincoln Highway today. P. Graham Dunn sells their products to 40 different countries around the world and sells their goods through many independent dealers and retail chains throughout the U.S.

As you enter the retail store, you are greeted by the most “awe-inspiring” lobby and seating area complete with two handsome stair cases that meet on the second floor of the retail store. Just behind the stair case and all throughout the second-floor store, large windows look out over the manufacturing facility where you can watch the products come to life on your own little tour while you shop. (Guided tours can be requested.)

The 20,000 sq. ft. gallery displays every piece that P. Graham Dunn makes from mounted pictures, to frames and wood carvings each with a short scripture carved or painted on them. Custom laser engraving can be done to almost any piece to make that perfect gift or souvenir.

P. Graham Dunn also sells Pandora, Vera Bradley and an assortment of

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he iconic black cat makes its appearance on hundreds of little wooden cutouts of homes,

buildings and even landmarks all over the world. It’s that black cat stamped on to every piece that lets you know that you have an authentic Cat’s Meow piece.

Faline Jones created the Cat’s Meow from the basement of her home in the fall of 1982. “I’ve always done crafty things to make money,” said Faline.

She saw a little wooden house in a store that she sold her crafts to and began envisioning creating little villages of her own. She started out with 12 original designs that she sold at local Wooster stores but it didn’t take long for these little wooden creations to reach popularity nationwide.

With demand for her product growing, Faline knew she would be needing a larger facility than her home basement to keep up with the requests. Three buildings later, the Cat’s Meow company can now be found off of Old Lincoln Way in Wooster.

Faline’s first set of wooden creations was just an imaginary village of her own creation. As she traveled the world, she would take pictures of iconic buildings and different architectural styles that

she would later use to incorporate into her special collections such as her Halloween and North Pole collections.

Faline’s recreation of iconic buildings and landmarks throughout the U.S. are very popular among consumers. Cat’s Meow pieces make perfect keepsakes and souvenirs of places traveled.

National and International collections are favored by the world travelers or those inspired by other countries. Her state collection, released in 2000, is comprised of all 50 states and painted with their signature trademarks. Other unique pieces include the Historic Trails and Waterways of America collection featuring: historic Route 66, the Boston Freedom Trail, the Jersey Shore Map, Lewis and Clark Trail and much more.

Each year, Faline unveils new pieces to add to her village collections. Faline also selects a charity each year to design a Cat’s Meow tree for. Last year she chose Cystic Fibrosis and created a

tree with purple ribbons. All the proceeds from the piece are

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Horse Drawn Sleigh RidesWhen: Call for reservationsWhere: Amish Country Riding Stables, 5025 SR 557, MillersburgEnjoy an authentic horse-drawn sleigh ride, weather permitting. Afterwards, warm up in front of the fire with freshly popped popcorn and a cup of hot chocolate. If it is not snowing, try a horseback ride. Call 330-893-3600 to make a reservation or visit www.amishcountryridingstables.com.

Maple Syrup FestivalWhen: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.Where: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Broomfield Rd., Lucas38th annual Maple Syrup Festival. Free admission. Great opportunity for families and friends to step back in time, learn, and enjoy the history of Ohio syrup making at Malabar State Park. Demonstrations, samples, entertainment. For more information call 419-892-2784 or visit www.malabarfarm.org.

Wayne County Junior High School Art ExhibitWhen: DailyWhere: Wayne Center for the ArtsExhibit of the best of Wayne County’s Junior High School artists. For more information call 330-264-2787 or visit www.wayneartscenter.org.

Wilderness WalkWhen: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Avenue, WilmotJoin a naturalist on the first Wednesday of every month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! For more information call 1-877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

Friends of the Library Winter Book SaleWhen: Fri, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sat, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Book Cellar, 304 N. Market St., WoosterFriends of the Library of Wayne County is sponsoring a book sale. Thousands of books are available, many in mint condition. On Market Street in Wooster. “Book Cellar” - basement of Operations Center (former Wayne County Public Library.) For more information call 330-264-8137.

Geology Series: Ohio GeologyWhen: 1-2:30 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Avenue, WilmotNaturalist Lynda Price will use maps, lots of rocks, and power point programs to explore the exciting world of geology! Classes are geared

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for adults, but may be appropriate for interested youth age 11 and up, however, the information will be presented at an adult level. Registration is suggested so we can contact you if hazardous weather conditions cancel the program. Sponsored by the TWC Geology Club. For more information call 1-877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

The McKameys & The InspirationsWhere: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. When: Fisher Auditorium, Gosple concert sponsored by the Gospel Book Store in Berlin. For more information and to purchase tickets call 330-893-2523.

Maple MadnessWhen: Sat & Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: See website for tour stops Driving tour of Amish sugar houses. Maple syrup is Ohio’s first harvest of the year and the sweetest. Sugar houses across Ohio open their doors and invite visitors to see first hand how pure maple syrup is made. Includes 48 stops in 22 counties across Ohio, plus 2 in Pennsylvania. For more information and a complete list of stops call 440-834-1415 or visit www.ohiomaple.org/maple-madness.

Name The Rooster ContestWhere: Berlin Farmstead Restaurant, 4757 Twp. Rd 366, BerlinCook-a-doodle-who? Help us give our Rooster (the 5-foot high cement rooster that sits in front of the restaurant) a good name! Winner will recieve a free meal at the Farmstead Restaurant. Be creative! Visit www.dhgroup.com for more information or call 330-893-4600.

Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock AuctionWhen: 11:30 a.m.Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. HopeAmish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round. Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and buggies coming and going from the market. During fair weather flea market vendors sell their wares on the outside. A large building also provides shelter for flea market vendors and shoppers. Flea market opens at 7 a.m., Hay Auction and Produce Auction begins at 10 a.m., Livestock Sale begins at 11:30 a.m. and the Poultry Sale begins at 1 p.m. During the summer, small animals such as ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, rabbits, etc. are sold. For more information call 330-674-6188 or visit www.mthopeauction.com.

Fly Fishing ClubWhen: 7-8 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Avenue, WilmotFree. For more information call 1-877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

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St. Patrick’s Day at Richland Carrousel ParkWhen: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Richland Carrousel Park, 75 N. Main St., MansfieldHoliday celebration. Wear your green! Rides are 75 cents each. Enjoy hot dogs cooked to perfection by Chef Lucille. For more information call 419-522-4223 or visit www.richlandcarrousel.com

Bird WalkWhen: 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Avenue, WilmotJoin the Birders Club for a walk to look for birds. All ages. For more information call 1-877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

Canaan Township Fire Department/Harry H. Hawk Day BenefitWhen: 8:30 a.m.Where: United Producers Livestock Sales, 256 S. Main St., CrestonBenefit for the Canaan Township Fire Department.

Voices from the Past: “Bobby Horton, Music of the Civil War”When: 2 p.m.Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., WoosterIn honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Bobby Horton will join us for a unique musical performance of music from the Civil War. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Horton has held a lifelong passion for music. He is a full time musician, composer, producer and music historian who tirelessly travels the nation teaching history through music. Tickets available at the Historical Society or the Wooster Book Company. 330-264-8856 www.waynehistoricalohio.org

“Music from the Heart” Benefit ConcertWhen: 7 p.m.Where: Scheide Music Center, College of Wooster, 525 E. University St., WoosterBenefit concert for local charity, People to People, by local health care professionals. For more information call 330-264-1828 or visit www.ptpm.net.

Dormant Pruning WorkshopWhen: 8 a.m.Where: Secrest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., WoosterThis workshop focuses on young trees and shrubs and is designed to address the needs of both homeowners and commercial landscapers; pre-registration. For more information call 330-464-2148 or visit http://secrest.osu.edu.

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Music on Market: “Sonnenberg Station”When: 7 p.m.Where: Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St.From Kidron, Ohio, this choral ensemble blends harmonies from Gregorian Chants to Neil Young. Free-will offering collected. For more information call 330-262-5641 or visit www.woosterumc.org.

Wilderness WalkWhen: 2-3 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Avenue, WilmotJoin a naturalist on the third Thursday of every month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! For more information call 1-877-359-5235 or visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

Functional Ceramics ExhibitWhen: DailyWhere: Looney Gallery, Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St., WoosterAn exhibit and sale of ceramics by artists. For more information call 330-264-2787 or visit www.wayneartscenter.org.

Greater Wayne County Train & Toy ShowWhen: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., DaltonOver 450 dealer tables. Trains and toys for sale, running layouts, all gauges, plus farm, NASCAR and vintage toys for sale. $5 admission, children 12 and under free; food available and free parking. For more information call 330-262-7488 or visit www.cjtrains.com.

Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild Spring ShowWhen: Fri, 5-9 p.m. and Sat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre, 50 Riffel Rd., WoosterJuried arts and crafts show with over 125 booths of handmade items, free admission and lunch available. Sponsored by the Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild. For more information call 330-345-5962 or visit www.greenbriarwooster.com.

Shreve Migration SensationWhen: 7 a.m.-4:45 p.m.Where: Shreve Elementary School, 598 N. Market St., ShreveFull day of events centering around the annual start of birding in the Killbuck Marsh Area in Shreve. Guest speakers, workshops, vendor hall and special children’s educational activities. $15 admission, $20 per family, includes events and all 6 workshops. For more information call 330-567-2342 or visit www.shreveohio.com.

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1 Alpine Hills Historical

Museum 106 West Main St., Sugarcreek(40.562007º -81.807211º)

3 Amish Heartland Tours 5568 TR 381., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.503017º -81.641373º)

6 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

27 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

28 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum

4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

51 Yoder’s Amish Home 6050 Ohio 515, Millersburg(40.5753226º -81.7126356º)

5 Beachy’s Country Chalet

Restaurant115 Andreas Drive NE., Sugarcreek

(40.499299º -81.635022º)

14Boyd & Wurthmann4819 E. Main St., Berlin

(40.561531º -81.7957431º)

15 Brick Towne Tavern 980 W. Main St., Sugarcreek(40.499299º -81.635022º)

16 Broad Run Cheese House 6011 Old 39 NW, Dover

(40.510957º -81.573298º)

31 Kauffman’s Country Bakery6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5738493º -81.781379º)

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

(40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

36 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen 8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg

(40.6241479º -81.7915683º)

42 Shisler’s Cheese House55 Kidron Rd., Orrville

(40.796565º -81.746371º)

44 Sugarcreek Discount

Grocery 124 E. Main St., Sugarcreek

(40.502667º -81.640291º)

47 Troyer’s Home Pantry668 W. Main St., Apple Creek

(40.7554854º -81.8442625º)

8 Berlin Grande Hotel4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

9 Berlin Hotel and Suites5330 CR 201, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.556183º -81.820933º)

11 Berlin Village Inn5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5597161º -81.80692º)

13 Blessings Lodge5174 TR 359, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

21 Cricket Hill Cabins5631 TR 351, Millersburg

(40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

22 Donna’s Premiere

Lodging5523 East Strees, Berlin

(40.560806º -81.795587º)

41 Scenic Hills RV Park4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

AROUND Amish HeartlandTR = Township Road SR = State Route CR = County Road US = US Route

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2 Amish Country Peddler3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek

(40.5451448º -81.7386129º)

4 Audrey’s Attic147 N. Main St., Orrville

(40.841048º -81.764447º)

7 Berlin Furniture5044 CR 120, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.556679º -81.832382º)

10 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

12 bfearless.3147 SR 39, Walnut Creek

(40.544962º -81.737848º)

18 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm(40.506574º -81.784203º)

19 Collectors, Decanters &

Steins 119 East Main St., Sugarcreek(40.502761º -81.640391º)

51 Country Craft Cupboard 4813 East Main St., Berlin(40.561544º -81.795491º)

20 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic(40.841048º -81.764447º)

23 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak Street, Berlin(40.7071309º -81.679855º)

24 Gospel Shop, The 112 East Main St., Sugarcreek(40.502816º -81.640546º)

52 Gramma Fannie’s Quilt

Barn, Schrock’s Amish Farm 4363 SR 39, Berlin(40.550244º -81.779852º)

25 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre(40.561738º -81.799496º)

26 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster(40.8453279º -81.9284401º)

29 Homestead Furniture8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope

(40.6268459º -81.784219º)

30 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville(40.659197º -81.918054º)

32 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5690155º -81.7849802º)

33 Kiko’s Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way West, Dalton(40.798646º -81.646774º)

53 Lone Star Quilt Shop 7700 CR 77, Mt. Hope(40.615541º -81.783383º)

34 Main Street Bears225 N. Main St., Navarre

(40.7225129º -81.5224304º)

54 Miller’s Dry Goods 4500 SR 557, Charm(40.5077942º -81.786824º)

37 Ole Mill Furniture 4422 SR 557, Millersburg(40.505882º -81.78427º)

38 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland(40.855888º -82.318932º)

39 Packship USA 1347 N. Main St., Orrville(40.856341º -81.764703º)

40 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland(40.8768762º -82.2596821º)

43 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin(40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

45 Swiss Country

Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek(40.5172712º -81.6999655º)

46 Troyer’s Furniture985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek

(40.5110001º -81.6529587º)

48 Walnut Creek Antique Mall

4872 McKinley Place Dr.,

Walnut Creek(40.5404832º -81.7202957º)

49 Walnut Creek Furniture3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek

(40.5463267º -81.7477899º)

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

18 Bulk Food Country Store 14396 Dover Rd., Dalton(40.705216º -81.725832º)

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3 Amish Heartland Tours5568 TR 381., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.503017º -81.641373º)

6 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

27 Guggisberg Cheese5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

28 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

14 Boyd & Wurthmann4819 E. Main St., Berlin

(40.561531º -81.7957431º)

31 Kauffman’s Country Bakery6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5738493º -81.781379º)

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

(40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

8 Berlin Grande Hotel4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

9 Berlin Hotel and Suites5330 CR 201, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.556183º -81.820933º)

11 Berlin Village Inn 5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5597161º -81.80692º)

13 Blessings Lodge5174 TR 359, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

21 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg

(40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

22 Donna’s Premiere

Lodging5523 East Street, Berlin

(40.560806º -81.795587º)

41 Scenic Hills RV Park4642 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

7 Berlin Furniture5044 CR 120, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.556679º -81.832382º)

10 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

23 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak Street, Berlin(40.7071309º -81.679855º)

32 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5690155º -81.7849802º)

43 Sol’s Exchange4914 W. Main St., Berlin

(40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

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RecipesGRANDMA’S “ORANGE”

CHICKEN

Ingredients:

*A few dashes garlic salt*Flour to coat chicken*1 cube chicken bouillon*Boneless, skinless chicken breasts *Fried chicken seasoning - to taste*Butter or olive oil*1 cup water

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic salt and fried chicken seasoning - to taste, on both sides. Dip in flour and brown in butter or oil in skillet.

2. Dissolve chicken bouillon in water. Add to chicken.

3. Cover and steam for 2 hours. Makes a very flavorful, tender chicken dish.

Ingredients:

*2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened*3 packages chipped beef, diced*2 bunches of green onions*1 tsp. garlic salt*1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce*1 Tbsp. AccentTM

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. If desired, use only 2 packages chipped beef in the cheese ball, and then roll the ball in the chipped beef from the third one as a covering.

2. Chill; serve with crackers or small breads.

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GREEN RICE

Ingredients:

*1 cup white rice*1 tsp. salt*1/4 cup chopped green onions*3 eggs, beaten*1/4 cup melted butter*2 cup cold water*1 can cream of chicken soup*1 package chopped broccoli*1 cup grated cheddar cheese*Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Cook rice in water. Add all other ingredients except cheese and butter. Do not over

mix.3. Place in lightly greased 9”x 13” pan. Bake about 45 min. or until bubbly. Variation: Use with Grandma’s “Orange” Chicken recipe or add cooked diced chicken

breast before baking to make this a main dish.

Ingredients:

*1 cup shortening*2 cups brown sugar*2 eggs*1/2 cup buttermilk*3 1/2 cup flour*1 tsp. soda*1 tsp. salt*Walnut or pecan halves or slivered almonds

Directions:

1. Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs; mix thoroughly. Stir in buttermilk. Combine flour, soda and salt, mixing well, and add dry mixture into creamed mixture.

2. Chill dough 1/2 hour.3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2” apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. If

desired place nuts on top of each cookie, unless you wish to frost them later.4. Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched.

Yields: 6 dozen.

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With each story I write about the Amish, the interest of the “English” (Amish term for non-Amish people) seems to be peeked. I can’t tell you the number of letters, emails and now Facebook messages that continue to roll in asking how a person can become Amish.

A trip to the peaceful countryside and the slower pace of the Amish in general can be enticing and refreshing after dealing with your own non-stop, hectic lifestyle. Tossing your phone aside and breathing in the fresh air you think to yourself, “I could do this. I can embrace the simple life, and I can become Amish. But how?”

The article “So you think you want to become Amish,” first appeared in the Amish Heartland in 2007 and laid out a series of steps given by a New Order Amish man on becoming Amish for the curious souls. After reviewing these steps with a volunteer and Old Order Amish man at the Amish Mennonite and Heritage Center in Berlin, the steps still hold true for those

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interested in pursuing the Amish faith today.

1. First, come live in an Amish area for a year. You can live by yourself or with an Amish family. Some Amish families will take in such guests; some won’t. One way of finding an Amish family is by placing an ad in the Amish Newspaper, The Budget, 330-852-4634, www.thebudgetnewspaper.com.

2. Attend church services ... every Sunday. You will need an Amish go-between to introduce you to the church.

3. Find a job where you will be working with the Amish. This will help you understand their work ethics and get to know their culture better.

4. Learn German. You will have to learn to speak Pennsylvania Dutch, the language usually spoken

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in Amish homes (Amish children learn Dutch as their first language; they don’t learn English until they go to school).

5. After one year, if you still think you wish to become Amish, there will be a period when you are instructed in the ways of the church. You will learn their ordinances.

6. Then, the church will vote on whether to take you in. If the vote is affirmative, you will become a full member of the Amish church, and finally, you are Amish. Your old ways are gone for good.

These steps most accurately reflect the New Order Amish community. Slight variances in these steps may take place from community to community and will most likely be stricter for Old Order groups like the Swartzentruber Amish - the most conservative of the Amish communities.

One of the hardest obstacles people face making the switch from English to Amish is the mode of transportation. Suddenly that 10 minute trip to the grocery store becomes a 45 minute trip at speeds topping out at 10 mph. It’s the dead of summer and with sweat dripping down your face, you reach out for a non-existent button to flip

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on the air conditioning. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to catch a breeze when the buggy picks upspeed again.

Technology is not non-existent in the Amish community, but the modern conveniences we “Englishers” enjoy today are limited. You may be thinking, “I’m tired of this smartphone taking over my life anyways - I would be better off without it.” Try setting that phone/tablet/laptop/etc. aside for a day or two and see how easy it is to resist the urge to pick it back up and catch up on the latest social media gossip or news and sports action.

I’m not trying to discourage your dreams of becoming Amish, but it is not as easy as just waking up one morning and deciding you’ve had enough of your current life. A quote from an Amish author appeared in the Small Farm Journal (exact date is unknown) as a response to many letters from people wanting to become Amish. The quote read as follows:

Consider adapting some Amish ways into your own lifestyle before completely abandoning your own. It may be exactly what you need, but the choice is ultimately up to you.

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We know after a trip to Amish Country your curiosity is peeked and you may have hundreds of questions. It can be hard to find the right person to ask and you fear your question might seem silly. Maybe the Amish person you asked just doesn’t know how to answer you.

We want to invite you to share your questions about Amish life with us. We will take your questions to a local expert who will reach out to the Amish community (or use their own knowledge) to bring you the most honest answers to your questions.

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Bulk Food Country Store is a traditional Amish storethat has been serving customers for 36 years. Productsinclude: Baking Supplies, Gluten-Free Mixes/Flours and Pasta, Cake Filling/Icing and Pie Fillings, Black Walnuts, Local Maple Syrup, Snacks & Candies, Jams & Jellies, Watkins, Raw Sugar, Xylitol & Stevia, Stanley Home & Fuller Brush Products, Basic H, F.L.P. Aloe Vera, Nature’s Pearl Muscadine Grape Seed and Juice, A Large selection of Tupperware & Cookbooks and much more. 15% off Tupperware thru 4/01/14. Stop Out and Say “HI” to Mary!

www.solsinberlin.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND • Closed Sundays4914 West Main St. • Berlin, OH 44610 • 330.893.3134

Search: Sol’s in Berlin

Ohio’s Largest Arts & Crafts Mall

An Amish Country ‘Must See’ Since ‘93

June-OctoberOpen 9am-7pm

Daily

November - MayOpen 9am-5pm Daily

Open Memorial Day, 4th of July &Labor Day

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At Smucker’s sampling station you can try out some of the newest and most popular products Smucker’s has to offer. They’re willing to open up a jar of just about anything for their customers to sample.

Share a little bit of Smucker’s goodness with a friend, family member or even co-worker. Put together a custom made basket of goodies that you can personally pick out yourself or let the staff help you tailor the perfect basket.

Smucker’s sees people from all over the nation on a daily basis and being on the edge of Amish Country, travelers are always passing through the doors. The Store and Café offers shipping of products for their long distance travelers and to make it more convenient for those wishing to send their gift baskets out to friends and family.

The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café is located 333 Wadsworth Road (SR 57), Orrville – a quarter mile north of U.S. 30. Hours of operation are Monday–Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and closed Sunday. For more information call 330-684-1500 or visit www.smuckers.com.

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spoons and over 600 different cookie cutters. Find some of the finest locally made pottery pieces and even some unique up-cycled creations.

The oldest section of the store is dedicated to lighting your home. All shapes and styles of oil lamps are available along with a selection of fragrant candles. Find old-fashioned hardware and hand-powered tools for around the home and garden.

The kids will love exploring the toy barn. You won’t find USB ports or tablet styled games in here. Instead

furniture pieces. The Threads boutique features a trendy selection of fashion clothing and accessories.

The Factory Outlet towards the back of the store features overstocked, scratch and dent, prototype, discontinued and unfinished merchandise at bargain prices.

A large pond west of building completes the landscaping that visitors can enjoy sitting around in the summer months and ice skating on in the winter months.

What started from humble beginnings has grown to a nationally recognized business. While products may change

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you will find puzzles and card games; wooden games for both indoors and out; games that will bring the family together and encourage activity.

“Technology is great, but Lehman’s is a place to unplug for a while,” said Ervin.

There is history around every corner. The main lobby area is full of items from the past with old pumps and pulleys hanging from the ceiling and a rack filled with miscellaneous items like machinery parts and household items that may take you on a trip down memory lane. Challenge yourself to guess what each item is.

A walk through Lehman’s is like walk through past. Come spend some time in a store where time seems to stand still and imagine what life would be like if you lived a little more simply.

Lehman’s is located at 4779 Kidron Rd. in Kidron. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from January-May 26. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from May 27-December. For more information call 888-438-5346 or visit www.lehmans.com.

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Charities and many more over the years.

Custom designs have become very popular at the Cat’s Meow factory. Retail stores, churches, schools, non-profit organizations, historical societies and many other unique organizations request unique pieces used by that group as fund-raisers, service awards and gifts. These pieces are often commissioned pieces designed specifically for these organizations.

Anyone can request their own personalized Cat’s Meow keepsake. The My World program allows individuals to submit a photo of their own home, organizations, favorite buildings and more, and a designer will create a piece in the Cat’s Meow fashion complete with the trademark black cat stamped somewhere on the piece. Send in a description however long or short to be printed on the back and complete your personalized keepsake.

A visit to the Cat’s Meow Village could also mean a free tour of the “Mewsuem.” In here you will find a collection of Faline’s very first Cat’s Meow pieces along with pieces that have been taken off the production line over the years.

Amish country pieces from scenes of barn raisings, Amish homes and farms and popular buildings in the Holmes and Wayne County areas are very popular among travelers. Faline is inspired by the surrounding Amish

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over time, their concepts stay the same – making quality products and keeping the Christian faith.

P. Graham Dunn is located at 630 Henry St. in Dalton. Store hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 866-922-0306 or visit www.pgrahamdunn.com.

country and has created memorable keepsakes for those wishing to take a little piece of Amish country home with them.

The Cat’s Meow Village is located at 2163 Great Trails Dr. in Wooster. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 330-264-1377 or visit www.catsmeow.com.

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Downtown Berlin330-893-3287

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NEW! Crackle Top Table!

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELAXING FAMILY

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YOU TO SPEND THE DAY AT OUR INDOOR POOL.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF AMENITIES AND TO BOOK YOUR ROOM!

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Rules for entry: Each edition of Amish Heartland will have a piece of a quilt like this one to the right. Collect all 12 issues of Amish Heartland and paste the patches together in the template above to make a complete quilt.Mail your completed quilt to: Amish Heartland

Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2015. One randomly selected winner with all 12 pieces correctly patched together will receive a quilted wall hanging from a local Amish quilter (pictures to come in a future edition.)

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SPRING PHOTO CONTESTAmish Heartland is having a Spring

Photo Contest.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. The deadline for the Spring Photo

Contest is JUNE 1, 2014.The top three winners will be

announced in the July issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers.Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to

cnoyes@the-daily-record.com.

Visiting with the Amish. After doing this for 40 years I have been watching the changes and the community grow. Enjoying the simple life and shopping.

-JOANN MCDEVITT, EAST PALESTINE

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Amish Heartland has such beautiful pictures to compliment their advertisements. The pictures really bring the magazine to life and highlight the wonderful things Amish Country has to offer.

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Just the overall copy! Very relaxing to read with a cup of coffee.

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The whole magazine. When we go to Amish Country my husband makes sure that we get a copy of Amish Heartland so that we can keep up with the news.

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The recipes, the pictures, the stories and the book reviews. Thank you!

-KATHRYN ROBINSON, CUYAHOGA FALLS

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I love Amish Country. Every trip must include a visit to Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen.

-JAY OLMSTEAD, NEW WATERFORD

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I love to visit Homestead Furniture. The craftsmanship and quality are breathtaking.

-SUE OLMSTEAD, NEW WATERFORD

“Fall Photo Contest and finding the buggy wheel.

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We like the photos and the articles.-JP PLASTERER, DALTON

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Find the Buggy WheelRules for entry: Somewhere in this issue you’ll find a buggy

wheel, just like the one below. It may be tucked in an ad, in a picture or placed somewhere else on a page. It won’t be just any buggy wheel, but just like one of the wheels at the right.Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland

Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2014. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers.In last month’s issue the buggy wheel was hidden on page 6.

Congratulations Marlene Nixon of Elyria, Ohio on being our January winner.

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________NAME: __________________________________________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________________PHONE:________________________________MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND: ____________________

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BECOMING AMISH

SWEET TREATS

March 2014

Attractions • Events • Maps • Shopping

AmishHeartland

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Country Craft Cupboard4813 E. Main St.

Berlin, OH 44610330-893-3163

www.countrycraftcupboard.com

Gramma Fannie’s Quilt Barn

4363 SR 39Berlin, OH 44610

330-893-3243www.AmishFarmVillage.com

(in Charm)4500 SR 557

Millersburg, OH 44654330-893-9899

info@millersdrygoods.com

Miller’s Dry Goods

7700 CR 77Mt. Hope, OH 44660

330-674-3858

Lone Star Quilt Shop

4818 SR 39 (Main St.)Berlin, OH 44610

330-893-2233orders@helpinghandsquilts.com

www.helpinghandsquilts.com

Helping Hands Quilt Shop

For Additional Information

Contact: Karen Lamp,

Country Craft Cupboard,

330-893-3163

GRAND PRIZE:Mrs. Miller’s Cabin in Charm

1 night stay for up to 10 people

(Need not be present to win.)

Passport must be stamped at all shops to enter the Quilt Show & Sampling

PARTICIPATING SHOPS

“Quilting ‘n Cuisine” Mini Shop Hop We have combined quilting and cuisine for a

fun day out with your quilting friends!

April 11 & 12, 2014PRIZES GALORE - Must Be Present to Win

SewSassy Stitchers

Calling all Quilters and Food Fanatics!

8:30am – 3:00pm shop hop at 5 quilt shops3:00pm – doors open at the church3:00 – 4:00pm food sampling, quilt show4:00pm – daily drawing for prizes (must be present)

Passport: $7 pre-register for Fri. or Sat.$10 day of Shop Hop

(Passports available 10/30/2013at any shops below.)

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