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DUTCH HAVEN LANDMARKLANCASTER COUNTY
While driving along Route 30 in Lancaster County you may see a few unfamiliar if not unique sites
You may catch a glimpse of some folks dressed a little unusually Yoursquoll probably see a few horse-drawn carriages instead of cars And yoursquoll undoubtedly notice the Dutch Haven windmill This landmark building has been drawing thousands of visitors each week to Lancaster County for the past 67 years Opening first as a restaurant in 1946 the Dutch Haven operated with great success with a world famous Shoo Fly pie recipe
Today the Dutch Haven staple is still ldquoAmericarsquos Best Shoo Fly Pierdquo All you have to do is pass through the door and you will be of-fered a sample taste of this famous piemdashwarmed and topped with whipped cream just like it was always served in the restaurant years ago
Some 40000 pies will be sold at the Dutch Haven this year alone While most of these shoo fly pies are purchased over the counter some are shipped UPS Many pies are sold to faithful customers who have been buying them from Dutch Haven for over half a century
As always at Dutch Haven the famous pie that was featured in Time magazine is just part of
the story The windmill building now houses one of if not the best selections of primitive Amish pine furniture in the area Corner cupboards pie safes chests and shelves are all available Hundreds of pieces of Amish woodcrafts fill what once were the dining rooms of this wonderful old building In addition thousands of other items from pot holders to copper crafts T-shirts small
wood crafts a stunning selection of pottery and much more make Dutch Haven a true
shopping experience
Dutch Haven is open 7 days a week 9am-9pm For more information about
this Lancaster County landmark call (717) 687-0111
Visiting Dutch Haven - ldquothe place that made Shoo Fly Pie famousrdquo - will help to make your trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country even more memorable
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July 4th It seemed like the perfect day to see ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo and write a review of a performance most
readers know little about at the Plain amp Fancy Theater between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse The owners of the enterprise say their collaborator Terry Borton of the American Magic-Lantern Theater has declared the venue the first permanent magic lantern theater in the world in the last 130 years Being as Mr Borton is recognized as the leading authority of all things magic lantern in the USA who am I to argue
SO WHATrsquoS A MAGIC-LANTERN SHOWYoursquove probably never seen a show like this before In fact you probably donrsquot even know what a magic lantern is For starters it has nothing to do with magic as we know it today But over 200 years ago when inventors discovered how to project images onto a wall and later make them move it was magic indeed During the pre-show we learn that in the Victorian era (late 1800searly 1900s) these shows were all the rage with thousands of people attending a single performance In
1890S LANTERN MAKES 21ST CENTURY MAGICby Brad Igou
fact toy lanterns were sold as popular gifts for children who clearly embraced the fun and adventure of kerosene lamps fire hot metal and glass to put on their own version of a magic lantern show at home I know I would have wanted oneAnd then along came motion pictures and the magic lantern faded away into the mist of entertainment history just as silent movies were soon to be displaced by the ldquotalkiesrdquo
CREATING AN IMAGEAs I learned in the introduction to the show many of the over 90 images we were about to see were by Philadelphia artist Joseph Boggs Beale whose images from over 100 years ago were seen then by millions of Americans as showmen traveled the country magically projecting them
from their lanternThe Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater boasts a truly rare 3-tiered lantern called a ldquotriunialrdquo Looking all spruced up with rich mahogany and newly
polished brass you might be fooled into thinking it is a modern reproduction But itrsquos the real deal
FUN WITH THE AUDIENCEWell enough background for you dear reader As the Showman likes to
say ldquoOn with the showrdquo The Artistic Director for ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo is
Mark Sullivan who I discovered boasts an extensive professional background in
theater and improvisation ranging from his work at Disney parks to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire As he greets you at the door in his Victorian garb he
cuts a most imposing but welcoming figure
Like any good performer Mark took time to ldquowarm up his audience Two volunteers were brought forth to compete in their knowledge of American history But fear not far from a college level history exam this was really just an opportunity to engage his audience and set the mood for the show to follow We learn that our Showman for the evening is none other than Marks alter ego Professor Phineas T Firefly (When you see the show be sure to ask afterwards how he got his name)Flags are handed out to the audience and soon the lights go down and we are ready forhellip commercial messages from local stationary shoe and fur shops of the periodworthy of a few initial chuckles
Before the movies Magic-Lantern Shows brought thousands to theaters
around the world
ONE FAMILYrsquoS STORY Since our Showman is tracing Americarsquos story through the generations of his own family we now embark on a ldquoForrest Gump-likerdquo journey that begins with the Mayflower Through the use of old as well as some recently commissioned illustrations we soon learn that the third generation of Brewsters in America were friends of a patriot named Paul Revere And so it goes as we see members of the family showing up at important events of the Revolutionary period Why one family member was even with George Washington at Valley ForgeWe celebrate the Declaration of Independence with a series of slides that create cannon fire but only with the help of an enthusiastic audienceOne of the Brewster clan Ned turns up a few years later in Baltimore standing next to a man scribbling on some paper who we learn is Francis Scott Key And now the flag
Visitors intrigued by the lantern gather around Showman Mark Sullivan
after the performance
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wavers get their cue as we join in singing ldquoThe Star-Spangled Bannerrdquo
CIVIL WAR DIVIDES A NATIONThe true set piece of this show however is the extensive and dramatic segment on the Civil War Weaving in and out through each of the vignettes is the perfect music to transport us to the dark days of slavery as a Nation is torn apart The emotional story of the two Parson brothers which I will not spoil for you here is likely to leave a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye
much I image as it did theatergoers over 100 years ago
INTO A NEW CENTURY The third main section of the show looks at three important events as we head into the 20th centuryhellip womenrsquos suffrage the flight of the Wright brothers and the transcontinental railroad During this segment several period photos from the Library of Congress are used to remind us how far we have come and the journey yet untraveled to creating that more perfect union the Founders sought for usFittingly this patriotic extravaganza ends with a chorus of ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo as we salute the flag and witness a kind of firework effect created by a special mechanical slide device called a chromotrope which elicited ooohs and aaahs from both adults and childrenhellip followed by enthusiastic applause
HOW DID THEY DO THATHaving experienced this rarely seen entertainment the audience was encouraged to ask questions and there were many including the expected ldquoHow did you do thatWe were reminded that a Christmas Show would be coming for the Holidays and I overheard people saying they must come back now that they know what a magic lantern show is all aboutSo my advice is that you must see this thoroughly entertaining and very different piece of American theater This is a limited run so you only have until September 6th to catch one of the very affordable 700pm shows which run Tuesdays through Saturdays More information and tickets are at wwwMagicLanternTheatercom or 717-768-8400 ext 210 You can even come early and enjoy a meal at the Plain amp Fancy Restaurant Parking is free of charge and the AmishView Inn is right beside the theater should you decide to stay overnight and enjoy an Amish tour provided by the on-site Amish Experience the next morningldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo is a show about history that is also a part of our history For these reasons and many more you cant help but leave humbled yet also proud to be an American after joyfully celebrating the story of our Nation
At some point we realize that Mark is playing multiple roles using various voices all the while hitting the music cues deftly executing fades and dissolves manipulating the images in and out of the lantern in what I have to describe as a tour de force performance that goes largely unnoticed untilhellip
We spend some time with President Lincoln and his wife Mary as they prepare for an evening at the theater At this point the Showman abandons his lantern and moves to the front of the theater for a heart-stopping scene that drew gasps from the audience including an intriguing ldquospecial effectrdquo of the time that fascinated this modern audience as
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Labor Day weekend is synonymous with back to school the last beach day or time to close the pool For Lancastrians
itrsquos also time to gather lawn chairs and round up friends and family for the Hospice Labor Day Auction --- a weekend filled with Amish food vintage finds raffles thousands of auction items and time with friends to support a wonderful cause The year 2015 marks 31 years of the Labor Day Auction which had humble beginnings in 1984 at Willow Street Fire Company but outgrew that space and is how held at the Lampeter Fairgrounds on Route 741 between Strasburg and Willow Valley This family-friendly and free event which has been presented by Turkey Hill Dairy for more than 15 years is a staple for the many who look forward to it every year
Some come for specific items such as the Amish-made breakfast logs and pies or a chance to bid on the Turkey Hill ice cream party for 100 or a week-long vacation in Ocean City Maryland Others love to browse the treasure trove of used items often walking away with a fantastic find
The designated tents are an easy way to find your niche when perusing the fairgrounds New Used Sports Plants and brand new for this year --- the Quilt Auction Quilts of all sizes colors and styles will be auctioned on Monday at noon during the new Quilt Auction sponsored by Rodgers amp Associates
ldquoThe demand was too large and the number of quilts continued to grow each year so we are introducing a designated quilt auctionrdquo Amy Lewis Director of Annual Giving explains ldquoYou can find authentic Amish new and gently used quilts mostly handmade and all beautifulrdquo
The sports tent gathers quite the athletic aficionados with autographed items from national and international sports teams and sporting adventures like Yankees tickets
complete with transportation to and from New York
This year a handcrafted guitar is on the auction block custom-made for the winning bidder Anyone with children in their lives will want to be part of the bidding action when a beautiful signature playhouse goes up for the first time ever
There truly is something for everyone with local WGAL-TVrsquos Anne Shannon and Paul Scott getting in on the fun and standing in as celebrity hosts during the live auction
Hospice amp Community Care has been partnering with local businesses individuals and volunteers to grow this successful event over the past 31 years All proceeds from the Labor Day Auction directly benefit patients and families receiving care from Hospice so all attendance and support during this event help people in the community who need Hospice care during one of the most difficult times of their lives
The Lampeter Fairgrounds open at 730am on Saturday September 5 and Monday September 7 Please call 7172953900 with questions or visit wwwhospicecommunityorg for more information
Special to Amish Country News
All for a Great Cause at HospiceLabor Day Auction
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Renningerrsquos Antique Market is Fun Frenzied Antiques ActionBy Clinton Martin
Even people whorsquove visited Amish Country for 30 years or more canrsquot recall a time when Renningerrsquos wasnt
the must-visit antiques destination in these parts Located just off the PA Turnpike Exit 286 in Adamstown ldquothe Antiques Capital of the USArdquo Renningerrsquos offers both a huge Continued on Page 13
indoor maze of buildings and even bigger outdoor antiques and flea market The outdoor market is a must-visit for every bargain-hunting antique collector Every Sunday at 500 am weather permitting
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Itrsquos That Time of Year ndash 67th Annual Threshermenrsquos ReunionBy Caleb Bressler
The Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion held by the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association wonrsquot be running
out of steam anytime soon Literally This event open to the public shows off vintage agricultural equipment including steam powered machinery and engines You can also see a shingle mill and sawmill at this interesting event Itrsquos a great way to be outdoors and enjoy a slice of history in an engaging way
This year the reunion is presenting Case Tractors in a special exhibit the latest models from the lsquo50s and working backwards from there Other equipment highlighted are Briggs amp Stratton and Maytag miniature engines (which will be functioning) These motors were used to power devices like washing machines (Maytag and washing machines go hand-in-hand after all)
Brand-new this year is the Rusty Iron exhibit However donrsquot mistake ldquorustyrdquo as denoting
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broken down junkers On the contrary these machines must still be in working order to be displayed Arthur Astle representative for Rough amp Tumble explains ldquoclassic car enthusiasts have been having fun fixing up rusty old cars and not painting them so we are adapting the ideardquo The display will be comprised of machines such as cars tractors and trucks
While certain manufacturers are highlighted there is a diverse selection of machines and brands for you to see here Not only that but the event will feature bands a tractor pull and even a flea circus As Astle says ldquocome out for four great days for fellowship and fun and to learn about the history of farmingrdquoThe event is being held at this 33-acre property on August 12-15 You can start your day of fun at 700AM and go until 1100PM (closes at 5PM on Saturday August 15) If you own a vintage Case Tractor you are most definitely invited to take it to the show at 4997 Lincoln Highway East Kinzers PA 17535 Call for more information at (717) 442-4249 or visit online at roughtandtumbleorg
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A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
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Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
phone and online at leading book web sites1-800-247-4784
There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
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Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
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ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
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By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
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Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
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Historic Revere Tavern
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Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
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ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
bull Spectacular Images on the Big Screenbull Professional Showman Amuses
and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
and Amazebull Experience Our Nationrsquos Past and
Join in the Fight for Independence
Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
$3 OFF Each AdultPresent this coupon at time of purchase to receive $3 off each regular adult admission Valid up to 6 adults Not valid with any
other offers or group pricing Expires 9615 ACNML
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8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
CEDA
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MAIN ST
ORANGE STREET
LititzHistorical
Foundation
MoravianChurchSquare
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
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WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
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To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
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Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
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HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
15th
Anniversary
FREE FURNITURE POLISH FREE GIFTS AND MORE
REGISTER TO WIN
FREE Gift CerticatesTO SHADY MAPLENo Purchase Necessary
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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301 Gap Road Ronks PA866-725-9666StrasburgRailRoadcom
UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
24 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
wwwhersheyfarmcom
Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
$3 OFFAdult Dinner Grand Smorgasbord or
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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Rt 741 bull 15 MilesWest of Strasburg
300 Paradise LnRonks PA 17572
PO Box 248Strasburg PA 17579
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
GIBBONS RD
To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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ini G
olf
Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
䄀䌀一
䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
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Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
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INTERCOURSE
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CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
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50th Anniversary
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At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
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72
117
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322
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222
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To Harrisburg
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HORSESHOE RD
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August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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July 4th It seemed like the perfect day to see ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo and write a review of a performance most
readers know little about at the Plain amp Fancy Theater between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse The owners of the enterprise say their collaborator Terry Borton of the American Magic-Lantern Theater has declared the venue the first permanent magic lantern theater in the world in the last 130 years Being as Mr Borton is recognized as the leading authority of all things magic lantern in the USA who am I to argue
SO WHATrsquoS A MAGIC-LANTERN SHOWYoursquove probably never seen a show like this before In fact you probably donrsquot even know what a magic lantern is For starters it has nothing to do with magic as we know it today But over 200 years ago when inventors discovered how to project images onto a wall and later make them move it was magic indeed During the pre-show we learn that in the Victorian era (late 1800searly 1900s) these shows were all the rage with thousands of people attending a single performance In
1890S LANTERN MAKES 21ST CENTURY MAGICby Brad Igou
fact toy lanterns were sold as popular gifts for children who clearly embraced the fun and adventure of kerosene lamps fire hot metal and glass to put on their own version of a magic lantern show at home I know I would have wanted oneAnd then along came motion pictures and the magic lantern faded away into the mist of entertainment history just as silent movies were soon to be displaced by the ldquotalkiesrdquo
CREATING AN IMAGEAs I learned in the introduction to the show many of the over 90 images we were about to see were by Philadelphia artist Joseph Boggs Beale whose images from over 100 years ago were seen then by millions of Americans as showmen traveled the country magically projecting them
from their lanternThe Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater boasts a truly rare 3-tiered lantern called a ldquotriunialrdquo Looking all spruced up with rich mahogany and newly
polished brass you might be fooled into thinking it is a modern reproduction But itrsquos the real deal
FUN WITH THE AUDIENCEWell enough background for you dear reader As the Showman likes to
say ldquoOn with the showrdquo The Artistic Director for ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo is
Mark Sullivan who I discovered boasts an extensive professional background in
theater and improvisation ranging from his work at Disney parks to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire As he greets you at the door in his Victorian garb he
cuts a most imposing but welcoming figure
Like any good performer Mark took time to ldquowarm up his audience Two volunteers were brought forth to compete in their knowledge of American history But fear not far from a college level history exam this was really just an opportunity to engage his audience and set the mood for the show to follow We learn that our Showman for the evening is none other than Marks alter ego Professor Phineas T Firefly (When you see the show be sure to ask afterwards how he got his name)Flags are handed out to the audience and soon the lights go down and we are ready forhellip commercial messages from local stationary shoe and fur shops of the periodworthy of a few initial chuckles
Before the movies Magic-Lantern Shows brought thousands to theaters
around the world
ONE FAMILYrsquoS STORY Since our Showman is tracing Americarsquos story through the generations of his own family we now embark on a ldquoForrest Gump-likerdquo journey that begins with the Mayflower Through the use of old as well as some recently commissioned illustrations we soon learn that the third generation of Brewsters in America were friends of a patriot named Paul Revere And so it goes as we see members of the family showing up at important events of the Revolutionary period Why one family member was even with George Washington at Valley ForgeWe celebrate the Declaration of Independence with a series of slides that create cannon fire but only with the help of an enthusiastic audienceOne of the Brewster clan Ned turns up a few years later in Baltimore standing next to a man scribbling on some paper who we learn is Francis Scott Key And now the flag
Visitors intrigued by the lantern gather around Showman Mark Sullivan
after the performance
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 5
wavers get their cue as we join in singing ldquoThe Star-Spangled Bannerrdquo
CIVIL WAR DIVIDES A NATIONThe true set piece of this show however is the extensive and dramatic segment on the Civil War Weaving in and out through each of the vignettes is the perfect music to transport us to the dark days of slavery as a Nation is torn apart The emotional story of the two Parson brothers which I will not spoil for you here is likely to leave a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye
much I image as it did theatergoers over 100 years ago
INTO A NEW CENTURY The third main section of the show looks at three important events as we head into the 20th centuryhellip womenrsquos suffrage the flight of the Wright brothers and the transcontinental railroad During this segment several period photos from the Library of Congress are used to remind us how far we have come and the journey yet untraveled to creating that more perfect union the Founders sought for usFittingly this patriotic extravaganza ends with a chorus of ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo as we salute the flag and witness a kind of firework effect created by a special mechanical slide device called a chromotrope which elicited ooohs and aaahs from both adults and childrenhellip followed by enthusiastic applause
HOW DID THEY DO THATHaving experienced this rarely seen entertainment the audience was encouraged to ask questions and there were many including the expected ldquoHow did you do thatWe were reminded that a Christmas Show would be coming for the Holidays and I overheard people saying they must come back now that they know what a magic lantern show is all aboutSo my advice is that you must see this thoroughly entertaining and very different piece of American theater This is a limited run so you only have until September 6th to catch one of the very affordable 700pm shows which run Tuesdays through Saturdays More information and tickets are at wwwMagicLanternTheatercom or 717-768-8400 ext 210 You can even come early and enjoy a meal at the Plain amp Fancy Restaurant Parking is free of charge and the AmishView Inn is right beside the theater should you decide to stay overnight and enjoy an Amish tour provided by the on-site Amish Experience the next morningldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo is a show about history that is also a part of our history For these reasons and many more you cant help but leave humbled yet also proud to be an American after joyfully celebrating the story of our Nation
At some point we realize that Mark is playing multiple roles using various voices all the while hitting the music cues deftly executing fades and dissolves manipulating the images in and out of the lantern in what I have to describe as a tour de force performance that goes largely unnoticed untilhellip
We spend some time with President Lincoln and his wife Mary as they prepare for an evening at the theater At this point the Showman abandons his lantern and moves to the front of the theater for a heart-stopping scene that drew gasps from the audience including an intriguing ldquospecial effectrdquo of the time that fascinated this modern audience as
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Labor Day weekend is synonymous with back to school the last beach day or time to close the pool For Lancastrians
itrsquos also time to gather lawn chairs and round up friends and family for the Hospice Labor Day Auction --- a weekend filled with Amish food vintage finds raffles thousands of auction items and time with friends to support a wonderful cause The year 2015 marks 31 years of the Labor Day Auction which had humble beginnings in 1984 at Willow Street Fire Company but outgrew that space and is how held at the Lampeter Fairgrounds on Route 741 between Strasburg and Willow Valley This family-friendly and free event which has been presented by Turkey Hill Dairy for more than 15 years is a staple for the many who look forward to it every year
Some come for specific items such as the Amish-made breakfast logs and pies or a chance to bid on the Turkey Hill ice cream party for 100 or a week-long vacation in Ocean City Maryland Others love to browse the treasure trove of used items often walking away with a fantastic find
The designated tents are an easy way to find your niche when perusing the fairgrounds New Used Sports Plants and brand new for this year --- the Quilt Auction Quilts of all sizes colors and styles will be auctioned on Monday at noon during the new Quilt Auction sponsored by Rodgers amp Associates
ldquoThe demand was too large and the number of quilts continued to grow each year so we are introducing a designated quilt auctionrdquo Amy Lewis Director of Annual Giving explains ldquoYou can find authentic Amish new and gently used quilts mostly handmade and all beautifulrdquo
The sports tent gathers quite the athletic aficionados with autographed items from national and international sports teams and sporting adventures like Yankees tickets
complete with transportation to and from New York
This year a handcrafted guitar is on the auction block custom-made for the winning bidder Anyone with children in their lives will want to be part of the bidding action when a beautiful signature playhouse goes up for the first time ever
There truly is something for everyone with local WGAL-TVrsquos Anne Shannon and Paul Scott getting in on the fun and standing in as celebrity hosts during the live auction
Hospice amp Community Care has been partnering with local businesses individuals and volunteers to grow this successful event over the past 31 years All proceeds from the Labor Day Auction directly benefit patients and families receiving care from Hospice so all attendance and support during this event help people in the community who need Hospice care during one of the most difficult times of their lives
The Lampeter Fairgrounds open at 730am on Saturday September 5 and Monday September 7 Please call 7172953900 with questions or visit wwwhospicecommunityorg for more information
Special to Amish Country News
All for a Great Cause at HospiceLabor Day Auction
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Just one of a jillion flavors you can create taste and make a commercial for at the Turkey Hill Experience Place your reservation and buy tickets now at TurkeyHillExperiencecom
Columbia Exit of Rt 30 | 301 Linden Street Columbia PA 17512 1-844-VISIT-TH (1-844-847-4884) copy2015 Turkey Hill Dairy
Renningerrsquos Antique Market is Fun Frenzied Antiques ActionBy Clinton Martin
Even people whorsquove visited Amish Country for 30 years or more canrsquot recall a time when Renningerrsquos wasnt
the must-visit antiques destination in these parts Located just off the PA Turnpike Exit 286 in Adamstown ldquothe Antiques Capital of the USArdquo Renningerrsquos offers both a huge Continued on Page 13
indoor maze of buildings and even bigger outdoor antiques and flea market The outdoor market is a must-visit for every bargain-hunting antique collector Every Sunday at 500 am weather permitting
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Itrsquos That Time of Year ndash 67th Annual Threshermenrsquos ReunionBy Caleb Bressler
The Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion held by the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association wonrsquot be running
out of steam anytime soon Literally This event open to the public shows off vintage agricultural equipment including steam powered machinery and engines You can also see a shingle mill and sawmill at this interesting event Itrsquos a great way to be outdoors and enjoy a slice of history in an engaging way
This year the reunion is presenting Case Tractors in a special exhibit the latest models from the lsquo50s and working backwards from there Other equipment highlighted are Briggs amp Stratton and Maytag miniature engines (which will be functioning) These motors were used to power devices like washing machines (Maytag and washing machines go hand-in-hand after all)
Brand-new this year is the Rusty Iron exhibit However donrsquot mistake ldquorustyrdquo as denoting
Expires 123115
broken down junkers On the contrary these machines must still be in working order to be displayed Arthur Astle representative for Rough amp Tumble explains ldquoclassic car enthusiasts have been having fun fixing up rusty old cars and not painting them so we are adapting the ideardquo The display will be comprised of machines such as cars tractors and trucks
While certain manufacturers are highlighted there is a diverse selection of machines and brands for you to see here Not only that but the event will feature bands a tractor pull and even a flea circus As Astle says ldquocome out for four great days for fellowship and fun and to learn about the history of farmingrdquoThe event is being held at this 33-acre property on August 12-15 You can start your day of fun at 700AM and go until 1100PM (closes at 5PM on Saturday August 15) If you own a vintage Case Tractor you are most definitely invited to take it to the show at 4997 Lincoln Highway East Kinzers PA 17535 Call for more information at (717) 442-4249 or visit online at roughtandtumbleorg
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A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
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Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
phone and online at leading book web sites1-800-247-4784
There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
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Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
Welcome Rain or Shine7 Days a Week
No Reservations NeededSummer Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-630pm Sunday 10am-430pm
For more Info about us go to amishbuggyridescom For more info
about Private Rides for you your family or your group email
amishbuggyridesgmailcom or call (717) 723-0478
ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
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By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
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RENTALSRV HOOKUPS FAMILY CAMPING
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
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Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
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KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
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Every Friday amp Saturday Evening
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- HuckleberryrsquosAt The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896
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Thanksgiving Christmas and New Yearrsquos Day Excludes alcohol Valid on parties up to 6 guests
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
1-800-292-4301 bull RainbowComedycom
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any other discount or $30 menu option
Coupon code ACN6
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THURSDAY EVENINGS$30
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
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ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
bull Spectacular Images on the Big Screenbull Professional Showman Amuses
and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
and Amazebull Experience Our Nationrsquos Past and
Join in the Fight for Independence
Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
$3 OFF Each AdultPresent this coupon at time of purchase to receive $3 off each regular adult admission Valid up to 6 adults Not valid with any
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For over 100 years the PA Dutch have been using BISMOLINE MEDICATED POWDER containing unique combinations of active ingredients Use BISMOLINE to treat and prevent minor skin irritation prickly heat chafi ng itching diaper rash athletersquos foot perspiration wetnessand odor
8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
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Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
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For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
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Magic Lantern Shows
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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INTERCOURSE
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Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
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Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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amp Guest House
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Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
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Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
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(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
38 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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and Crafts
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Rd
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RO
NKS
RD
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897
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340
30 30
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741
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Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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28
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Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
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ks
46
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1
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322
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
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wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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wavers get their cue as we join in singing ldquoThe Star-Spangled Bannerrdquo
CIVIL WAR DIVIDES A NATIONThe true set piece of this show however is the extensive and dramatic segment on the Civil War Weaving in and out through each of the vignettes is the perfect music to transport us to the dark days of slavery as a Nation is torn apart The emotional story of the two Parson brothers which I will not spoil for you here is likely to leave a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye
much I image as it did theatergoers over 100 years ago
INTO A NEW CENTURY The third main section of the show looks at three important events as we head into the 20th centuryhellip womenrsquos suffrage the flight of the Wright brothers and the transcontinental railroad During this segment several period photos from the Library of Congress are used to remind us how far we have come and the journey yet untraveled to creating that more perfect union the Founders sought for usFittingly this patriotic extravaganza ends with a chorus of ldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo as we salute the flag and witness a kind of firework effect created by a special mechanical slide device called a chromotrope which elicited ooohs and aaahs from both adults and childrenhellip followed by enthusiastic applause
HOW DID THEY DO THATHaving experienced this rarely seen entertainment the audience was encouraged to ask questions and there were many including the expected ldquoHow did you do thatWe were reminded that a Christmas Show would be coming for the Holidays and I overheard people saying they must come back now that they know what a magic lantern show is all aboutSo my advice is that you must see this thoroughly entertaining and very different piece of American theater This is a limited run so you only have until September 6th to catch one of the very affordable 700pm shows which run Tuesdays through Saturdays More information and tickets are at wwwMagicLanternTheatercom or 717-768-8400 ext 210 You can even come early and enjoy a meal at the Plain amp Fancy Restaurant Parking is free of charge and the AmishView Inn is right beside the theater should you decide to stay overnight and enjoy an Amish tour provided by the on-site Amish Experience the next morningldquoThis Is My Countryrdquo is a show about history that is also a part of our history For these reasons and many more you cant help but leave humbled yet also proud to be an American after joyfully celebrating the story of our Nation
At some point we realize that Mark is playing multiple roles using various voices all the while hitting the music cues deftly executing fades and dissolves manipulating the images in and out of the lantern in what I have to describe as a tour de force performance that goes largely unnoticed untilhellip
We spend some time with President Lincoln and his wife Mary as they prepare for an evening at the theater At this point the Showman abandons his lantern and moves to the front of the theater for a heart-stopping scene that drew gasps from the audience including an intriguing ldquospecial effectrdquo of the time that fascinated this modern audience as
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Labor Day weekend is synonymous with back to school the last beach day or time to close the pool For Lancastrians
itrsquos also time to gather lawn chairs and round up friends and family for the Hospice Labor Day Auction --- a weekend filled with Amish food vintage finds raffles thousands of auction items and time with friends to support a wonderful cause The year 2015 marks 31 years of the Labor Day Auction which had humble beginnings in 1984 at Willow Street Fire Company but outgrew that space and is how held at the Lampeter Fairgrounds on Route 741 between Strasburg and Willow Valley This family-friendly and free event which has been presented by Turkey Hill Dairy for more than 15 years is a staple for the many who look forward to it every year
Some come for specific items such as the Amish-made breakfast logs and pies or a chance to bid on the Turkey Hill ice cream party for 100 or a week-long vacation in Ocean City Maryland Others love to browse the treasure trove of used items often walking away with a fantastic find
The designated tents are an easy way to find your niche when perusing the fairgrounds New Used Sports Plants and brand new for this year --- the Quilt Auction Quilts of all sizes colors and styles will be auctioned on Monday at noon during the new Quilt Auction sponsored by Rodgers amp Associates
ldquoThe demand was too large and the number of quilts continued to grow each year so we are introducing a designated quilt auctionrdquo Amy Lewis Director of Annual Giving explains ldquoYou can find authentic Amish new and gently used quilts mostly handmade and all beautifulrdquo
The sports tent gathers quite the athletic aficionados with autographed items from national and international sports teams and sporting adventures like Yankees tickets
complete with transportation to and from New York
This year a handcrafted guitar is on the auction block custom-made for the winning bidder Anyone with children in their lives will want to be part of the bidding action when a beautiful signature playhouse goes up for the first time ever
There truly is something for everyone with local WGAL-TVrsquos Anne Shannon and Paul Scott getting in on the fun and standing in as celebrity hosts during the live auction
Hospice amp Community Care has been partnering with local businesses individuals and volunteers to grow this successful event over the past 31 years All proceeds from the Labor Day Auction directly benefit patients and families receiving care from Hospice so all attendance and support during this event help people in the community who need Hospice care during one of the most difficult times of their lives
The Lampeter Fairgrounds open at 730am on Saturday September 5 and Monday September 7 Please call 7172953900 with questions or visit wwwhospicecommunityorg for more information
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All for a Great Cause at HospiceLabor Day Auction
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Just one of a jillion flavors you can create taste and make a commercial for at the Turkey Hill Experience Place your reservation and buy tickets now at TurkeyHillExperiencecom
Columbia Exit of Rt 30 | 301 Linden Street Columbia PA 17512 1-844-VISIT-TH (1-844-847-4884) copy2015 Turkey Hill Dairy
Renningerrsquos Antique Market is Fun Frenzied Antiques ActionBy Clinton Martin
Even people whorsquove visited Amish Country for 30 years or more canrsquot recall a time when Renningerrsquos wasnt
the must-visit antiques destination in these parts Located just off the PA Turnpike Exit 286 in Adamstown ldquothe Antiques Capital of the USArdquo Renningerrsquos offers both a huge Continued on Page 13
indoor maze of buildings and even bigger outdoor antiques and flea market The outdoor market is a must-visit for every bargain-hunting antique collector Every Sunday at 500 am weather permitting
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Itrsquos That Time of Year ndash 67th Annual Threshermenrsquos ReunionBy Caleb Bressler
The Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion held by the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association wonrsquot be running
out of steam anytime soon Literally This event open to the public shows off vintage agricultural equipment including steam powered machinery and engines You can also see a shingle mill and sawmill at this interesting event Itrsquos a great way to be outdoors and enjoy a slice of history in an engaging way
This year the reunion is presenting Case Tractors in a special exhibit the latest models from the lsquo50s and working backwards from there Other equipment highlighted are Briggs amp Stratton and Maytag miniature engines (which will be functioning) These motors were used to power devices like washing machines (Maytag and washing machines go hand-in-hand after all)
Brand-new this year is the Rusty Iron exhibit However donrsquot mistake ldquorustyrdquo as denoting
Expires 123115
broken down junkers On the contrary these machines must still be in working order to be displayed Arthur Astle representative for Rough amp Tumble explains ldquoclassic car enthusiasts have been having fun fixing up rusty old cars and not painting them so we are adapting the ideardquo The display will be comprised of machines such as cars tractors and trucks
While certain manufacturers are highlighted there is a diverse selection of machines and brands for you to see here Not only that but the event will feature bands a tractor pull and even a flea circus As Astle says ldquocome out for four great days for fellowship and fun and to learn about the history of farmingrdquoThe event is being held at this 33-acre property on August 12-15 You can start your day of fun at 700AM and go until 1100PM (closes at 5PM on Saturday August 15) If you own a vintage Case Tractor you are most definitely invited to take it to the show at 4997 Lincoln Highway East Kinzers PA 17535 Call for more information at (717) 442-4249 or visit online at roughtandtumbleorg
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A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
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Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
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There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
10 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
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ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
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By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
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RENTALSRV HOOKUPS FAMILY CAMPING
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
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and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
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Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
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8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
CEDA
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MAIN ST
ORANGE STREET
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
N G
ROFF
DALE
RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
K AV
ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
E RD
HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
wwwhersheyfarmcom
Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
GIBBONS RD
To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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Riehls Quilts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
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Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
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ISE
LAN
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ALE
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
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WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
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PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
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Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
6 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
(717) 295-3900 bull wwwhospicecommunityorg
Diamond SponsorsLeadership Sponsor
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Presented by
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Lampeter Fairgrounds 851 Village Road Lampeter
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Saturday September 5 and Monday September 7 730 am
Lampeter Fairgrounds 851 Village Rd Lampeter
Labor Day weekend is synonymous with back to school the last beach day or time to close the pool For Lancastrians
itrsquos also time to gather lawn chairs and round up friends and family for the Hospice Labor Day Auction --- a weekend filled with Amish food vintage finds raffles thousands of auction items and time with friends to support a wonderful cause The year 2015 marks 31 years of the Labor Day Auction which had humble beginnings in 1984 at Willow Street Fire Company but outgrew that space and is how held at the Lampeter Fairgrounds on Route 741 between Strasburg and Willow Valley This family-friendly and free event which has been presented by Turkey Hill Dairy for more than 15 years is a staple for the many who look forward to it every year
Some come for specific items such as the Amish-made breakfast logs and pies or a chance to bid on the Turkey Hill ice cream party for 100 or a week-long vacation in Ocean City Maryland Others love to browse the treasure trove of used items often walking away with a fantastic find
The designated tents are an easy way to find your niche when perusing the fairgrounds New Used Sports Plants and brand new for this year --- the Quilt Auction Quilts of all sizes colors and styles will be auctioned on Monday at noon during the new Quilt Auction sponsored by Rodgers amp Associates
ldquoThe demand was too large and the number of quilts continued to grow each year so we are introducing a designated quilt auctionrdquo Amy Lewis Director of Annual Giving explains ldquoYou can find authentic Amish new and gently used quilts mostly handmade and all beautifulrdquo
The sports tent gathers quite the athletic aficionados with autographed items from national and international sports teams and sporting adventures like Yankees tickets
complete with transportation to and from New York
This year a handcrafted guitar is on the auction block custom-made for the winning bidder Anyone with children in their lives will want to be part of the bidding action when a beautiful signature playhouse goes up for the first time ever
There truly is something for everyone with local WGAL-TVrsquos Anne Shannon and Paul Scott getting in on the fun and standing in as celebrity hosts during the live auction
Hospice amp Community Care has been partnering with local businesses individuals and volunteers to grow this successful event over the past 31 years All proceeds from the Labor Day Auction directly benefit patients and families receiving care from Hospice so all attendance and support during this event help people in the community who need Hospice care during one of the most difficult times of their lives
The Lampeter Fairgrounds open at 730am on Saturday September 5 and Monday September 7 Please call 7172953900 with questions or visit wwwhospicecommunityorg for more information
Special to Amish Country News
All for a Great Cause at HospiceLabor Day Auction
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 7
Just one of a jillion flavors you can create taste and make a commercial for at the Turkey Hill Experience Place your reservation and buy tickets now at TurkeyHillExperiencecom
Columbia Exit of Rt 30 | 301 Linden Street Columbia PA 17512 1-844-VISIT-TH (1-844-847-4884) copy2015 Turkey Hill Dairy
Renningerrsquos Antique Market is Fun Frenzied Antiques ActionBy Clinton Martin
Even people whorsquove visited Amish Country for 30 years or more canrsquot recall a time when Renningerrsquos wasnt
the must-visit antiques destination in these parts Located just off the PA Turnpike Exit 286 in Adamstown ldquothe Antiques Capital of the USArdquo Renningerrsquos offers both a huge Continued on Page 13
indoor maze of buildings and even bigger outdoor antiques and flea market The outdoor market is a must-visit for every bargain-hunting antique collector Every Sunday at 500 am weather permitting
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Itrsquos That Time of Year ndash 67th Annual Threshermenrsquos ReunionBy Caleb Bressler
The Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion held by the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association wonrsquot be running
out of steam anytime soon Literally This event open to the public shows off vintage agricultural equipment including steam powered machinery and engines You can also see a shingle mill and sawmill at this interesting event Itrsquos a great way to be outdoors and enjoy a slice of history in an engaging way
This year the reunion is presenting Case Tractors in a special exhibit the latest models from the lsquo50s and working backwards from there Other equipment highlighted are Briggs amp Stratton and Maytag miniature engines (which will be functioning) These motors were used to power devices like washing machines (Maytag and washing machines go hand-in-hand after all)
Brand-new this year is the Rusty Iron exhibit However donrsquot mistake ldquorustyrdquo as denoting
Expires 123115
broken down junkers On the contrary these machines must still be in working order to be displayed Arthur Astle representative for Rough amp Tumble explains ldquoclassic car enthusiasts have been having fun fixing up rusty old cars and not painting them so we are adapting the ideardquo The display will be comprised of machines such as cars tractors and trucks
While certain manufacturers are highlighted there is a diverse selection of machines and brands for you to see here Not only that but the event will feature bands a tractor pull and even a flea circus As Astle says ldquocome out for four great days for fellowship and fun and to learn about the history of farmingrdquoThe event is being held at this 33-acre property on August 12-15 You can start your day of fun at 700AM and go until 1100PM (closes at 5PM on Saturday August 15) If you own a vintage Case Tractor you are most definitely invited to take it to the show at 4997 Lincoln Highway East Kinzers PA 17535 Call for more information at (717) 442-4249 or visit online at roughtandtumbleorg
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A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
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Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
phone and online at leading book web sites1-800-247-4784
There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
10 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
Welcome Rain or Shine7 Days a Week
No Reservations NeededSummer Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-630pm Sunday 10am-430pm
For more Info about us go to amishbuggyridescom For more info
about Private Rides for you your family or your group email
amishbuggyridesgmailcom or call (717) 723-0478
ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 11
By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
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RENTALSRV HOOKUPS FAMILY CAMPING
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
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Thanksgiving Christmas and New Yearrsquos Day Excludes alcohol Valid on parties up to 6 guests
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
1-800-292-4301 bull RainbowComedycom
$5 OFFNew reservations only cannot be combined with
any other discount or $30 menu option
Coupon code ACN6
Reserve
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Every Thursday Evening performance is now our
great $30 menu
bull light menubull less timebull great price
Our Lighten Up Luncheon menu is also available as an option for any matinee at $30
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THURSDAY EVENINGS$30
Friday Night Saturday Night or Sunday Twilight
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
bull Spectacular Images on the Big Screenbull Professional Showman Amuses
and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
and Amazebull Experience Our Nationrsquos Past and
Join in the Fight for Independence
Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
$3 OFF Each AdultPresent this coupon at time of purchase to receive $3 off each regular adult admission Valid up to 6 adults Not valid with any
other offers or group pricing Expires 9615 ACNML
For over 100 years the PA Dutch have been using BISMOLINE MEDICATED POWDER containing unique combinations of active ingredients Use BISMOLINE to treat and prevent minor skin irritation prickly heat chafi ng itching diaper rash athletersquos foot perspiration wetnessand odor
8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
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Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
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All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
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Magic Lantern Shows
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
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print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
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QU
EEN
RD
Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
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Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
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Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
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ks
46
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322
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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rrsquos Q
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
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Akron
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NEW HOLLAND PIKE
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GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
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Brownstown
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AMISHCOUNTRY
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Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
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30 30
462
30
501
772
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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Patc
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Hans H
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897
Susquehanna River
Mille
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Smor
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Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
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STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
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HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
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Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
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ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
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August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
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Renningerrsquos Antique Market is Fun Frenzied Antiques ActionBy Clinton Martin
Even people whorsquove visited Amish Country for 30 years or more canrsquot recall a time when Renningerrsquos wasnt
the must-visit antiques destination in these parts Located just off the PA Turnpike Exit 286 in Adamstown ldquothe Antiques Capital of the USArdquo Renningerrsquos offers both a huge Continued on Page 13
indoor maze of buildings and even bigger outdoor antiques and flea market The outdoor market is a must-visit for every bargain-hunting antique collector Every Sunday at 500 am weather permitting
8 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Itrsquos That Time of Year ndash 67th Annual Threshermenrsquos ReunionBy Caleb Bressler
The Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion held by the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association wonrsquot be running
out of steam anytime soon Literally This event open to the public shows off vintage agricultural equipment including steam powered machinery and engines You can also see a shingle mill and sawmill at this interesting event Itrsquos a great way to be outdoors and enjoy a slice of history in an engaging way
This year the reunion is presenting Case Tractors in a special exhibit the latest models from the lsquo50s and working backwards from there Other equipment highlighted are Briggs amp Stratton and Maytag miniature engines (which will be functioning) These motors were used to power devices like washing machines (Maytag and washing machines go hand-in-hand after all)
Brand-new this year is the Rusty Iron exhibit However donrsquot mistake ldquorustyrdquo as denoting
Expires 123115
broken down junkers On the contrary these machines must still be in working order to be displayed Arthur Astle representative for Rough amp Tumble explains ldquoclassic car enthusiasts have been having fun fixing up rusty old cars and not painting them so we are adapting the ideardquo The display will be comprised of machines such as cars tractors and trucks
While certain manufacturers are highlighted there is a diverse selection of machines and brands for you to see here Not only that but the event will feature bands a tractor pull and even a flea circus As Astle says ldquocome out for four great days for fellowship and fun and to learn about the history of farmingrdquoThe event is being held at this 33-acre property on August 12-15 You can start your day of fun at 700AM and go until 1100PM (closes at 5PM on Saturday August 15) If you own a vintage Case Tractor you are most definitely invited to take it to the show at 4997 Lincoln Highway East Kinzers PA 17535 Call for more information at (717) 442-4249 or visit online at roughtandtumbleorg
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A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
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Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
phone and online at leading book web sites1-800-247-4784
There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
10 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
Welcome Rain or Shine7 Days a Week
No Reservations NeededSummer Hours
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ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 11
By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
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RENTALSRV HOOKUPS FAMILY CAMPING
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
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ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
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and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
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Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
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8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
CEDA
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MAIN ST
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LititzHistorical
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
N G
ROFF
DALE
RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
K AV
ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
E RD
HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
wwwhersheyfarmcom
Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
GIBBONS RD
To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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Riehls Quilts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
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Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
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ISE
LAN
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ALE
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
8 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Itrsquos That Time of Year ndash 67th Annual Threshermenrsquos ReunionBy Caleb Bressler
The Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion held by the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association wonrsquot be running
out of steam anytime soon Literally This event open to the public shows off vintage agricultural equipment including steam powered machinery and engines You can also see a shingle mill and sawmill at this interesting event Itrsquos a great way to be outdoors and enjoy a slice of history in an engaging way
This year the reunion is presenting Case Tractors in a special exhibit the latest models from the lsquo50s and working backwards from there Other equipment highlighted are Briggs amp Stratton and Maytag miniature engines (which will be functioning) These motors were used to power devices like washing machines (Maytag and washing machines go hand-in-hand after all)
Brand-new this year is the Rusty Iron exhibit However donrsquot mistake ldquorustyrdquo as denoting
Expires 123115
broken down junkers On the contrary these machines must still be in working order to be displayed Arthur Astle representative for Rough amp Tumble explains ldquoclassic car enthusiasts have been having fun fixing up rusty old cars and not painting them so we are adapting the ideardquo The display will be comprised of machines such as cars tractors and trucks
While certain manufacturers are highlighted there is a diverse selection of machines and brands for you to see here Not only that but the event will feature bands a tractor pull and even a flea circus As Astle says ldquocome out for four great days for fellowship and fun and to learn about the history of farmingrdquoThe event is being held at this 33-acre property on August 12-15 You can start your day of fun at 700AM and go until 1100PM (closes at 5PM on Saturday August 15) If you own a vintage Case Tractor you are most definitely invited to take it to the show at 4997 Lincoln Highway East Kinzers PA 17535 Call for more information at (717) 442-4249 or visit online at roughtandtumbleorg
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Handcrafted Amish Furniture done Right
HoursMon Wed Fri 10-8pmTue Thur Sat 10-6pm
wwwgishscom
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 9
A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
15DA056_WSS_ACN_49375x7indd 1 72115 910 AM
Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
phone and online at leading book web sites1-800-247-4784
There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
10 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
Welcome Rain or Shine7 Days a Week
No Reservations NeededSummer Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-630pm Sunday 10am-430pm
For more Info about us go to amishbuggyridescom For more info
about Private Rides for you your family or your group email
amishbuggyridesgmailcom or call (717) 723-0478
ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 11
By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
12 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 13
RENTALSRV HOOKUPS FAMILY CAMPING
bull 2 Playgroundsbull Basketballbull Catch amp Release Fishing Lakebull Camp Store ($)bull Game Room ($)bull Gnome Cafeacute ($)bull Golf Cart Rentals ($)bull Horseshoes amp Shuffleboardbull Hiking amp Fitness Trailbull Miniature Golf ($)
bull Indoor amp Outdoor Heated Swimming Pools amp Hot Tubbull Child Swimming Poolsbull Laundry Facilities ($)bull On-Site Storage ($)bull Recreation Hallbull Volleyball Courtbull BBQ amp Picnic Areabull Planned Activitiesbull Shower Facilities
Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
Stay and Dine Aboard a SteamboattripadvisorregCertificate Of Excellence On
Live Piano Music
Every Friday amp Saturday Evening
15offFulton Steamboat Inn
- HuckleberryrsquosAt The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896
Lancaster bull 717-299-9999Not valid with any other discounts or on holidays
Thanksgiving Christmas and New Yearrsquos Day Excludes alcohol Valid on parties up to 6 guests
Expires 12-30-15
entire food billfor lunch or dinner
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
1-800-292-4301 bull RainbowComedycom
$5 OFFNew reservations only cannot be combined with
any other discount or $30 menu option
Coupon code ACN6
Reserve
Today
Every Thursday Evening performance is now our
great $30 menu
bull light menubull less timebull great price
Our Lighten Up Luncheon menu is also available as an option for any matinee at $30
1-800-292-4301RainbowComedycom
THURSDAY EVENINGS$30
Friday Night Saturday Night or Sunday Twilight
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
bull Spectacular Images on the Big Screenbull Professional Showman Amuses
and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
and Amazebull Experience Our Nationrsquos Past and
Join in the Fight for Independence
Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
$3 OFF Each AdultPresent this coupon at time of purchase to receive $3 off each regular adult admission Valid up to 6 adults Not valid with any
other offers or group pricing Expires 9615 ACNML
For over 100 years the PA Dutch have been using BISMOLINE MEDICATED POWDER containing unique combinations of active ingredients Use BISMOLINE to treat and prevent minor skin irritation prickly heat chafi ng itching diaper rash athletersquos foot perspiration wetnessand odor
8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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ORANGE STREET
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
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Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
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STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
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For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
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Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
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13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
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on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
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Akron
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WIT
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Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
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MountGretna
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Hershey Farm
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Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
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222
772
772
441
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30
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501
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To Philadelphia
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
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STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
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Exit 286
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To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
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Kramer Mill Rd
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VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
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Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
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wCountryLaneQuilts
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AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
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MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
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Lititz(Map Pg 19)
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
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Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
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ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
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Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
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ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 9
A MUSICAL FOR THOSE THAT STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Call today for tickets 717-898-1900Or order online atDutchApplecom 510 Centerville Road Lancaster PA
Powerful poignant and as timely as ever when Tony and Mariarsquos love is threatened as they try to bridge the gap between two gangs Hear the masterpieces Tonight America Maria I Feel Pretty and Somewhere
August 7 ndash September 19
15DA056_WSS_ACN_49375x7indd 1 72115 910 AM
Available at the Amish Experience Plain amp Fancy Farm Berean Bookstores by
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There are many entertaining books about the Amish anywhere books are sold Most are worthwhile and provide hours of enjoyment But where does one turn to hear the voice of the Amish themselves
The Amish In Their Own Words compiled by Brad Igou brings together writings from 25 years of Family Life Magazine which Igou organized into topics such as Faith Family Friends and Fun Purchase your copy today anywhere books are sold
The Book All Readers of Amish Fiction Need to Have
Union Barrel Works Masters Mustards
Fans of Union Barrel Works know the
friendly bright and welcoming brew pub in the village of Reamstown for delicious hand-crafted ales and lagers But I have to tell you to me the food menu has always been at least as intriguing The
happy result --- visitors to Amish Country can seek out both excellent beer and great food at UBW now with the added incentive of trying UBWrsquos own Brew Master Mustards Four varieties of the classic condiment are available on the menu perfect with the snackable soft pretzels or on the yummy sandwich fare or even to go if you please Union Barrel Works is at 6 N Reamstown Rd in the village of Reamstown (just south of Adam-stown north of Ephrata) Open for lunch and din-ner Learn more at unionbarrelworkscom or call (717) 335-7837 for details
By Clinton Martin
10 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
Welcome Rain or Shine7 Days a Week
No Reservations NeededSummer Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-630pm Sunday 10am-430pm
For more Info about us go to amishbuggyridescom For more info
about Private Rides for you your family or your group email
amishbuggyridesgmailcom or call (717) 723-0478
ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 11
By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
12 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 13
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
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Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
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Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
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- HuckleberryrsquosAt The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
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Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
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8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
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One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
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STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-in-Hand
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
middot
plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
our Ala Carte Menu with
Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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EEN
RD
Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
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Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
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RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
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WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
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NH
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PIK
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MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
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RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
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CK
RD
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NK
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
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Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
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23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
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501
272
272
272
272
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23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
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772
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10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
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w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
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uilt
Patc
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wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
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Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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LAN
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MILL R
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w
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TIND
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RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
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NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
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HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
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Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
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30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
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w
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ISE
LAN
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wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
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w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
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42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
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Open All Year Rain or Shine
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD - REAL FAMILY CARRIAGESWe take you to VISIT REAL AMISH FARMS
Yoursquoll experience REAL AMISH LIFE
See Our World From a Buggy
See Our World From a Buggy
Ride Like the Amish Do
Aaron and Jessica will be happy to take you Jessica Well shersquos the little girl who
started it all Her dad agreed to let her try her hand at giving buggy rides She liked driving horses and thought it would be fun to show the beautiful scenery and Amish farms to visitors Aaron Yoursquore probably thinking that must be Jessicarsquos father Nope You just canrsquot have a buggy ride without a horse Thatrsquos right Aaron was Jessicarsquos horse And thats how Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides was born
Ride Through the Covered BridgeAs Jessica always says ldquoWe know you came here more than anything to see and understand how and why we live the way we do Take a ride with us Let us tell you all about it too After all we live hererdquo
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ldquoYou donrsquot pass one piece of ground that isnrsquot farmed with a horse when you take a ride with usrdquo mdashJessicas Dad
Wilkum to Our World
All of the buggy rides pass through a covered bridge Kids love buggy rides especially getting to sit up front next to the drivers As one visitor from Long Island said ldquoThis is our fifth time here this year We love it here Since my son woke up this morning Aaron amp Jessicarsquos is all Irsquove heardrdquo So if your kids are driving you buggy let Aaron amp Jessica take over the reins for a while Look for the little covered bridge along Route 340 at Plain amp Fancy Farm midway between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand
WIN A PRIVATE FAMILY RIDE WITH MIRIAMWant to know what its like Scan this QR Code and imagine you are on tour with herContest RulesJust LIKE us on Facebook by September 30 2015 and tell us why you would like to ride with Miriam for your family or friends We will review all entries in a decidedly non-scientific way and choose a winner
Rules Ride has no cash value and must be taken or forfeited by December 31 2015 Ride is not transferrable Advanced reservation required Private ride for one hour for up to 4 people any additional will incur added charges This does NOT include gratuity for the driver NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Family Tradition That Never DisappointsJessica likes to stress the non-commercial nature of the rides ldquoWe can take you between the house and the barn on a real Amish farm on private roads with no cars You see real Amish life We absolutely offer you morerdquo
The buggy rides depart from the property of Plain amp Fancy Farm Yoursquoll see a little red covered bridge along the side of Route 340
exactly a mile and a half from either Bird-in-Hand or Intercourse Completely surrounded by Amish farmland there are at least seven different routes offered with different sights stops lengths and prices No reservations are needed Just pick your ride when you arrive
Most of the drivers are our neighbors and are Amish Jessicarsquos dad who has driven thousands of visitors down Amish farm lanes over the last 25 years was three years old when he had his first recollection of a horse He guesses he has driven a carriage more than anyone else in Lancaster County about 10000 miles a year Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County with its immaculately kept Amish farms and gardens Experience for yourself a taste of Amish Country life here All the rides are reasonably priced starting at just $1000 for adults and $600 for kidsThe ride is air-conditioned Yoursquoll be more than comfortable with the open buggy and the breeze Jessica says ldquoIn the summer itrsquos a great way to cool off My dad says itrsquos like sitting in the shade with the fan on 409 air-conditioning four wheels turning at nine miles an hourrdquo
Want to know what its like Scan QR Code
Special to Amish Country News
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 11
By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
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ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
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Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
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8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
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ROFF
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RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
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ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
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HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
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All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
wwwhersheyfarmcom
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
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Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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Riehls Quilts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
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Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
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ISE
LAN
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ALE
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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By Brad Igou
When Shakespeare penned ldquoRomeo and Julietrdquo he probably had no idea how influential his work would be
how many ways it would be interpreted and how many productions it would inspirehellip opera ballet film etcIn modern times there have been many adaptations including the Montagues and Capulets as warring mafia empires in Baz Luhrmannrsquos 1996 MTV-inspired film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes Most famously the Bards story inspired the classic 1957 Broadway smash musical ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo in which the opposing families are two New York gangs the Manhattan Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks Did you know that in 1949 Jerome Robbins envisioned Juliet as Jewish and Romeo as an Italian Catholic and the action was to be on New Yorkrsquos Lower East Side But six years later when writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein signed on the characters changed perhaps influenced by the fact that there were street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles It also marked Stephen Sondheims Broadway debut as lyricist When ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo hit Broadway in 1957 it took some time for people to recognize that the dark theme sophisticated music extended dance scenes and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater Perhaps thatrsquos why it lost the Tony Award for
Best Musical to ldquoThe Music Manrdquo that year But ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo really entered the American consciousness through the 1961 film directed by Robert Wise with Jerome Robbinsrsquo amazing choreography now on the actual streets of New York The movie won ten of its eleven Academy Award nominations including Best PictureSince then there have been countless stage productions around the world with a Broadway revival most recently in 2009 in which parts were actually sung in SpanishThe events and action may take place in the fifties but the story remains timeless and it isnrsquot difficult to see the Jets and the Sharks in more modern terms as ethnic cultural political and religious divisions continue to clash with young love Sadly were reminded that love does not always conquer allBut the dancing and score truly soar and I never tire of seeing this show performed live The seemingly eternal iconic songs alone are worth a trip to the theater Bernsteins score includeshellipSomethings Coming Maria America Somewhere Tonight I Feel Pretty One Hand One Heart ldquoGee Officer Krupke and CoolAs you might expect enjoying this classic in an intimate setting increases audience involvement with the characters as the story unfolds as only live theater can do Yet the dancing singing and dramatic range required to perform this show
can be challenging Perhaps thatrsquos why it is not performed as often as other classic showsDutch Apple Dinner Theatre is well known for professionally presenting a broad variety of musicals from classics like the recent ldquoOklahomardquo to the more edgy ldquoRentrdquo and blockbusters like ldquoCatsrdquo and this yearrsquos ldquoLes Miserables By any standard the artistic staff was more than ready to tackle ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo So get thee to the ldquoApplerdquo and donrsquot miss this true classic Enjoy the always satisfying food and drink before the show Then settle back for a masterpiece of American musical theater ldquoSomethingrsquos Comingrdquo to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ldquoTonightrdquo Your seat awaits at 510 Centerville Road (just off Route 30) on the west side of Lancaster 717-898-1900 wwwdutchapplecomCOMING IN 2016 Next year look for changes in the look of the theater as well as more space between tables including some tables for two ldquoThursday A La Carterdquo means there is full service with plated dinners at your table entreacutee choice soup salad potato and vegetable side dishes and dessert sampler Friday and Saturday dining features the Prime Rib Buffet You can check out the 2016 roster of shows online
Romeo Juliet Jets and Sharks ndash ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo Shines at Dutch Apple
Wilkum to Our World
12 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 13
RENTALSRV HOOKUPS FAMILY CAMPING
bull 2 Playgroundsbull Basketballbull Catch amp Release Fishing Lakebull Camp Store ($)bull Game Room ($)bull Gnome Cafeacute ($)bull Golf Cart Rentals ($)bull Horseshoes amp Shuffleboardbull Hiking amp Fitness Trailbull Miniature Golf ($)
bull Indoor amp Outdoor Heated Swimming Pools amp Hot Tubbull Child Swimming Poolsbull Laundry Facilities ($)bull On-Site Storage ($)bull Recreation Hallbull Volleyball Courtbull BBQ amp Picnic Areabull Planned Activitiesbull Shower Facilities
Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
Special themes or shows every weekendVisit ShuppsGrovecom or call 7174844115
GPS 607 Willow St bull Reinholds PA 17569
Visit us online at wwwAmishNewscomwhere youll find archived issues Brad Igous continuing Amish Series recipes from dining issues and lots more
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
At The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896 | Lancaster(Across from Rockvale Outlets)
FultonSteamboatInncom | 717-299-9999
Huckleberryrsquos Restaurant casual dining in a Victorian atmosphere
Huckrsquos Tavern pub fare and full menu service in a nautical atmosphere
97 Victorian and nautically themed guest rooms Heated indoor pool whirlpool and fitness center Kidsrsquo playground Serene landscaping with koi pond and fire pit Country Store
Stay and Dine Aboard a SteamboattripadvisorregCertificate Of Excellence On
Live Piano Music
Every Friday amp Saturday Evening
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- HuckleberryrsquosAt The Corner Of Rt 30 amp Rt 896
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Thanksgiving Christmas and New Yearrsquos Day Excludes alcohol Valid on parties up to 6 guests
Expires 12-30-15
entire food billfor lunch or dinner
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
1-800-292-4301 bull RainbowComedycom
$5 OFFNew reservations only cannot be combined with
any other discount or $30 menu option
Coupon code ACN6
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THURSDAY EVENINGS$30
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HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
bull Spectacular Images on the Big Screenbull Professional Showman Amuses
and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
and Amazebull Experience Our Nationrsquos Past and
Join in the Fight for Independence
Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
$3 OFF Each AdultPresent this coupon at time of purchase to receive $3 off each regular adult admission Valid up to 6 adults Not valid with any
other offers or group pricing Expires 9615 ACNML
For over 100 years the PA Dutch have been using BISMOLINE MEDICATED POWDER containing unique combinations of active ingredients Use BISMOLINE to treat and prevent minor skin irritation prickly heat chafi ng itching diaper rash athletersquos foot perspiration wetnessand odor
8006698795Visit wwwBismolinecom
Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
CEDA
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WAT
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LOCU
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T
MAIN ST
ORANGE STREET
LititzHistorical
Foundation
MoravianChurchSquare
N B
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OAD S
T
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IS LA
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CEDA
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and 30
501
501
772
772
LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
N G
ROFF
DALE
RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
K AV
ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
E RD
HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
15th
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FREE FURNITURE POLISH FREE GIFTS AND MORE
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
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Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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INTERCOURSE
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IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
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$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
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Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
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DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
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JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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ks
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
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40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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AD
ISE
LAN
E
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MILL R
D
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wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
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TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
PLUS Yard Sale SaturdayAugust 8 amp 9 Tools Railroad amp Transportation
August 15 amp 16 Dolls Bears Toys amp GamesAugust 29 amp 30 China Glassware amp Silver
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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Guest RoomsCamp Store
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99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
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Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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ORANGE STREET
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
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One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
N G
ROFF
DALE
RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
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Blue Ridge
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Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
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NVILL
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PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
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Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
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For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
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Magic Lantern Shows
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
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717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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INTERCOURSE
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IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
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13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
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Over 8000 Items of
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
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on our Amish Farm
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on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
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(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
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Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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ERR
Y HILL R
D
Stumptown
Rd
E EBY RD
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEACO
CK R
D
RO
NKS
RD
S Groffdale Rd
897
897
772
23
340
30 30
896
741
772
41
Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
9 10
28
11 53
Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
222
222
Ephrata
272
772
Leola
MARTIN
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New Hollandamp Blue Ball
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322
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897
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Renningerrsquos outdoor marketplace lights up before the sun rises Flashlights are standard equipment Dealer after dealer sets up quickly to greet the ldquoearly pickersrdquo People scurry from table to table looking for the next great buy The most seasoned antique shoppers are at their best during this early hour Hesitate when you like something and chances are it will be gone when you come backBut you donrsquot need to be there at the crack of dawn for great finds absolutely abound throughout the day Renningerrsquos GPS address is 2500 North Reading Road Denver PA The Market is open every Sunday 717-336-2177 Visit renningersnet for more information
Renningers (Continued from Page 7)
Shop in the Shade
August 22 amp 23Native American Fossils Rocks Gems amp Minerals
August 1 amp 2 Postcards Paper Books Comics Superheroes amp Film
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
S RD
Millerrsquos Smorgasbord Dutch Haven
JakersquosCountryTradingPost
To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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Guest RoomsCamp Store
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99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
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306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
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Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
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One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
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SmuckerrsquosQuilts
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RAILROAD AVE
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To Ephrata
897
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
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Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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INTERCOURSE
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IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
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Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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amp Guest House
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on our Amish Farm
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on our Amish Farm
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Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
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Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
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Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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ERR
Y HILL R
D
Stumptown
Rd
E EBY RD
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEACO
CK R
D
RO
NKS
RD
S Groffdale Rd
897
897
772
23
340
30 30
896
741
772
41
Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
9 10
28
11 53
Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
222
222
Ephrata
272
772
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MARTIN
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New Hollandamp Blue Ball
Ephrata
322
897
897
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
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August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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Welcome to Our Paradise
LINCOLN HWY EASTRONK
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To ThreshermenrsquosReunion (on Rte 30)PARADISE
3030
Dutchland Quilt Patch
Strasburg Rd
S Vintage Rd741
KillerHats
Cackleberry Farm
Antique MallBelmont Rd
Historic Revere Tavern
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse
Not Just Baskets
Visitors to Lancaster from the east on RT 30 travel through Paradise The townrsquos story traces back to Europe
over 300 years ago to the area of the Palatinate in Germany where Protestants had settled following the declaration of King Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would be persecuted Fearing a French invasion many accepted the invitation to settle in the New World in William Pennrsquos colony of Pennrsquos Woods By 1712 they had secured land in Lancasterrsquos Pequea Valley as the arearsquos first white people living peaceably with local Indians
The origins of RT 30 also known as ldquoLincoln Highwayrdquo date back to Lancasterrsquos Colonial days when the frontier county needed a highway to connect it with the provincial capital of Philadelphia The first road that was constructed is now RT 340 still referred to as the ldquoOld Philadelphia Pikerdquo Soon it was apparent that this road was insufficient to handle the increasing traffic and in 1790 a commission to survey a new route was created Since the cost was too much for the state to undertake the company charged with building it was given the power to demand ldquoreasonablerdquo tolls from users
Investors received dividends earned from tolls collected along the gates of the turnpike (As the toll was paid the gate or ldquopikerdquo was turned hence the term ldquoturnpikerdquo) The Act described the construction of the highway which was to be a bed of small crushed stones on top with rather than dirt larger stones underneath to prevent carriage wheels from cutting into the soil This revolutionary system of road construction is credited to a John McAdam whose name became the term for paved or ldquomacadamrdquo roads The Lincoln Highway (RT 30) opened in 1795 as the first long-distance hard surfaced road in the country Taverns and stagecoach stops grew up along the turnpike for weary travelers Of these the Revere Tavern dating back to 1740 and originally called the ldquoSign of the Spread Eaglerdquo still proudly stands today In 1841 the tavern became the residence of Reverend Edward V Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan Eliza was the sister of Stephen Foster whose immortal songs will always be a part of Americana Foster not only penned music at the tavern but sent many of his manuscripts to Eliza also a talented musician for her approval On the banks of the Pequea Creek Eliza and Stephen played many of Stephenrsquos 200 songs including ldquoWay Down Upon the Suwannee Riverrdquo and ldquoOh Susannardquo Wherever you happen to call ldquoparadiserdquo we hope that a little bit of our own Paradise wonrsquot do you any harm
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
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Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
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800-763-5987
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Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
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One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
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For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
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Magic Lantern Shows
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
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Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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INTERCOURSE
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IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
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13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
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on our Amish Farm
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on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
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(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
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Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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ERR
Y HILL R
D
Stumptown
Rd
E EBY RD
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEACO
CK R
D
RO
NKS
RD
S Groffdale Rd
897
897
772
23
340
30 30
896
741
772
41
Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
9 10
28
11 53
Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
222
222
Ephrata
272
772
Leola
MARTIN
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New Hollandamp Blue Ball
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322
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897
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
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For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
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Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
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Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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ORANGE STREET
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
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One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
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To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
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Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
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For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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Continued on Page 24
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
24 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
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Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
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Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
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Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
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Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
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Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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ISE
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E
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MILL R
D
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wCountry HousewareStore
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Furniture
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TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
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Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
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16 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Putt Over To Waters Edge By Caleb Bressler
I only recently started playing miniature golf but now really look forward to opportunities to hit the putting greens Recently I got a
chance to try out Waters Edge Mini-Golf right here in Bird-In-Hand This enjoyable miniature golf course is easy to find and is sure to provide a relaxing diversion from the hustle and bustle of any visit to Amish Country Waters Edge has two courses one seaside-themed the other a nature-themed course While we decided to go with the nature course the seaside course also looked interesting Many players do both On the nature course water trees and even a walk-through stone tunnel served as theming If you have young players the holes although certainly colorful arenrsquot frustrating So the little ones wonrsquot get discouraged The pathways and greens wind their way through the scenery even up onto a different level making for an interesting playing environment and plenty of shade
Aug 15 - Oct 24 Four doting grandparents will try anything to keep their thirty-year-old grandson from moving across the country
This is one visit to grandmarsquos house yoursquoll never forget
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Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
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and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
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306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
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For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
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Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
CEDA
R ST
WAT
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LOCU
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T
MAIN ST
ORANGE STREET
LititzHistorical
Foundation
MoravianChurchSquare
N B
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arking
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and 30
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772
LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
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Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
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SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
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BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
K AV
ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
E RD
HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
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For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
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Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
24 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
wwwhersheyfarmcom
Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
GIBBONS RD
To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
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MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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ISE
LAN
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ALE
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
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Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
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MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
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Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 17
HostsClaudette
Lou amp Shelly
Level ShadedCampsites
EWSCable TV amp Wi-Fi
Pet amp Smoke FreeCottages
Guest RoomsCamp Store
PavilionLaundry
Bathhouses717687 6670
FloryrsquosCottages Camping
wwwfloryscampingcom
99 N Ronks RdPO Box 308
Ronks PA 17572Between US 30 amp Rte 340
Where the Amish Are Our Neighbors
After your game you can enjoy ice cream at the snack bar on property which includes a selection of locally made delicious Turkey Hill ice cream There is also a large pond right next to the course with a walking path so you can savor your ice cream while enjoying a leisurely stroll If you are looking to combine some relaxation and fun in the heart of Amish Country this is the place to go Hours vary by day so check out their online schedule at wwwwatersedgegolfnet or give the pro shop a call at 717-768-4653 Get the ball rolling and take a drive to 230 North Ronks Road Bird-In-Hand The Waters Edge courses are located just behind the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord just off Route 340
18 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
ldquoThis Is My CountryrdquoPATRIOTIC SHOW
June 26 - September 6
P L A I N amp F A N C Y F A R M T H E A T E R
Storytelling At Its Best
bull Spectacular Images on the Big Screenbull Professional Showman Amuses
and Delightsbull Music Song and Comedy Enliven
the Experiencebull Victorian Special Effects Surprise
and Amazebull Experience Our Nationrsquos Past and
Join in the Fight for Independence
Route 340 Between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse MAGICLANTERNTHEATERCOM 7177688400 EXT 210
$3 OFF Each AdultPresent this coupon at time of purchase to receive $3 off each regular adult admission Valid up to 6 adults Not valid with any
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Available at these local storesZimmermanrsquos Hardware
306 Hartman Bridge Road Strasburg Plain amp Fancy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand Millerrsquos Smorgasbord2811 Lincoln Hwy E Ronks
Old Village Store2705 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand
For Plain People Sunday is a day of rest But there are many things to do in Amish Country on SundaysPlan ahead and save some of these attractions for your Sunday sight-seeing
SUNDAY Activities
Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides717-723-0478
Amish Experience717-768-8400
Choo-Choo Barn717-687-7911Crystal Cave
610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
CEDA
R ST
WAT
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T
LOCU
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T
MAIN ST
ORANGE STREET
LititzHistorical
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MoravianChurchSquare
N B
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IS LA
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arking
)
CEDA
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and 30
501
501
772
772
LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
N G
ROFF
DALE
RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
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ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
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HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
15th
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FREE FURNITURE POLISH FREE GIFTS AND MORE
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
24 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
wwwhersheyfarmcom
Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
$3 OFFAdult Dinner Grand Smorgasbord or
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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Rt 741 bull 15 MilesWest of Strasburg
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
BEEC
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RONK
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LEAC
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MON
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
GIBBONS RD
To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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ge M
ini G
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
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Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
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INTERCOURSE
340
772
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Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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The Very Best ofAmish Country
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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N GROFFDALE RD
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White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
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Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
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MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
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RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
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wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
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42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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610-683-6765
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater717-898-1900
Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
717-687-0111Ghost Tours Nightly
717-687-6687Hot Air Balloon Rides
800-763-5987
National Toy Train Museum717-687-8976
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire717-665-7021
Rainbow Comedy Playhouse800-292-4301
Renningerrsquos Antique Market717-336-2177
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market717-484-4115
Strasburg Rail Road717-687-7522
Turkey Hill Experience844-847-4884
Village Greens Mini Golf717-687-6933
Waters Edge Mini Golf717-768-4653
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The Music of
Plain amp Fancy Farm Theater hearts Bird-in-Hand hearts PA
EXCLUSIVELY AT
Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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FreeParking
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Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
Bakery Store 9am-5pmAlways Closed Sundays
PRETZELSG A L O R E
IN OURBAKERY STORE
Sweet salty ampsavory gifts
plus party treats
One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
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Magic Lantern Shows
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
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230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
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QU
EEN
RD
Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
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Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
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ks
46
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322
322
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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rrsquos Q
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
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Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
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Brownstown
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AMISHCOUNTRY
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Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
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30 30
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30
501
772
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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Patc
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Hans H
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897
Susquehanna River
Mille
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Smor
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Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
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STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
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HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
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Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
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AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
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Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
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Country HomeFurniture
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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DILLER AVE
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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WIT
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Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
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MountGretna
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Hershey Farm
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Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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AMISHCOUNTRY
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Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
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Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
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230
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30
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897
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741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
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Musser
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ARTI
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wSamrsquosManCave
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
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Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
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wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
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Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
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Country HomeFurniture
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August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 19
The Music of
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Historic Lititz bull A Hometown Treasure
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MAIN ST
ORANGE STREET
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LITITZ
To Lancaster
Welcome Center Train Station
TO BRICKERVILLE
FreeParking
FreeParking Julius
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz Springs Park
LINCOLN AVE
There really is no place quite like Lititz and visitors should plan time there while in Amish Country
The Lititz story is tied to that of the Moravian faith in Bohemia As was the case with other persecuted religious groups in Europe many Moravians sought freedom in the New World arriving in the early 1700rsquos with settlements in Pennsylvania and North Carolina In 1755 the town actually took the name Lititz the German spelling for Lidice where European reformers had taken refuge in the 15th centuryMusic and education were important to the Moravians In fact the Lititz schoolhouse erected in 1746 marked the beginnings of what was to be Linden Hall the oldest continuously operating residence school for girls in the United States For one hundred years Moravian church members were the only people permitted to live in the town It was not until 1855 that non-Moravians were allowed to own their own homes The complex of buildings comprising the Moravian congregation is well worth seeing particularly the church built in 1787
Open Monday mdash SaturdayBakery Tours 930am-430pm
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One name is linked forever with the history of Lititz --- Julius Sturgis It was Julius Sturgis who opened the first commercial pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz The year was 1861 and the site at 219 East Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places A tour of the bakery still in operation is unlike any other and well worth your timeJust recently Lititz won Budget Travels 2013 Coolest Small Town in America competition
Enjoy 19 Toe-Tapping Patriotic Songs$300 OFFTake the music of the brand-new Lancaster County sensation Magic- Lantern Shows This Is My Countryhome with you Present this coupon at the Plain amp Fancy Theater Box Office Expires 9615 ACNCD
20 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
MAIN STREET
S GROFFDALE RD
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RD
SmuckerrsquosQuilts
WitmerrsquosQuiltShop
RAILROAD AVE
LEOLA
NEWHOLLAND
BLUE BALL
To Ephrata
897
23 23
322
RiehlrsquosQuilts ampCrafts
E EBY ROAD
RANC
K AV
ETo September Farm Cheese
Blue Ridge
Furniture
Country Home Furniture
Country Lane Quilt Shop
VOGA
NVILL
E RD
HILL RD WALLACE RD
PETERS ROAD
raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 21
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
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INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
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40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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AD
ISE
LAN
E
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D
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wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
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TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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Welcome to New Holland bull Blue Ball
The instability in Europe in the late 1600rsquos spawned and nurtured the pioneer interest in the deep forest lands of Pennsylvania
In 1681 William Penn received his 40000 square-mile land grant to settle King Charlesrsquo debt to his father Himself a Quaker Penn had experienced religious persecution firsthand and decided to establish his American colony based on complete religious freedomThis entire century had been one of continued misery for the peasants of the Palatinate (western Germany) The Thirty Years War had
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raged across the area with barbaric ruthlessness The peasant inhabitants fled to nearby Holland for refuge And within a decade of the end of that conflict King Louis XIV of France started a new religious war in the same general area These Palatinate peasants were exhausted by warrsquos desolation and were ripe for a new start Traveling land agents for William Pennrsquos new colony found listening ears In addition to religious freedom and a peaceful existence Penn offered cheap land The stated price was 100 English pounds for 5000 acres
By 1728 William Penn had been dead for 10 years and his American colony called Pennsylvania was being administered by a proprietary governor while the sale of land was formalized by patent deedsIn 1802 when a post office was established and an official name was necessary there was no objection to naming the town New Holland These grateful people remembered how extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland were to them and the assistance that included funds to cover the cost of the refugee German immigrantsrsquo ocean voyageThis was no small matter when the alternative was indentured service for a period of years For adults indenture frequently meant four to seven years of labor without pay Minors served until their 21st birthday But still William Pennrsquos Quaker Pennsylvania was liberation compared to the Europe they fled seeking freedom of religion assembly and speech for all hopefully none of which we take for granted today
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
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To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
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All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
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Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
EEN
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
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All American made Furniture amp Mattresseshellipand the arearsquos largest selection of solid wood and Amish handcrafted products
Worth the drive to the countryside of Lancaster County for savings
Located next to Goodrsquos Store at Shady Maple bull 717-354-2329
30000 sq ft of living dining bedroom oce occasional entertainment and upholstery collections
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Shupprsquos Grove is the Place for the Big FindBy Clinton Martin
Shupprsquos Grove Antique Emporium is known as ldquothe Pickers market where real deals still happenrdquo Almost every weekend
a big find goes down such as a beautiful ldquocloisonneacuterdquo horse like the one pictured here
which is rumored to have changed hands for only one dollarYoursquoll find countless unique items even trendy prison art created by an incarcerated artist Now thatrsquos a conversation piece for your living roomShupprsquos Grove features professional antique and collectible dealers of course but there are also finds awaiting discovery from yardsalers
junior dealers hobbyists purists flea marketers and just plain pickers Shupprsquos Grove is open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays The GPS address for Shupprsquos is 607 Willow Street Reinholds PA 717-484-4115 Visit ShuppsGrovecom for more information Come and enjoy ldquothe thrill of the huntrdquo
A cloisonne horse picked on recent visit to Shupps Grove
22 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 23
Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
Continued on Page 24
RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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301 Gap Road Ronks PA866-725-9666StrasburgRailRoadcom
UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
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Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 25
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-In-HandBake Shop
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To
Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
30
RONK
S RD
HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
ToGordon-villeBookstore
Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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ini G
olf
Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
㜀㘀 伀氀搀 倀栀椀氀愀搀攀氀瀀栀椀愀 倀椀欀攀Ⰰ 䈀椀爀搀ⴀ椀渀ⴀ䠀愀渀搀Ⰰ 倀䄀 㜀㔀 㔀 ang 㜀㜀⤀ 㜀㘀㠀ⴀ㔀 ang 䈀椀爀搀ⴀ椀渀ⴀ䠀愀渀搀挀漀洀
䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
䄀䌀一
䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
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INTERCOURSE
340
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772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
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ks
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
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Stumptow
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Akron
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OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
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Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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MountGretna
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LEA
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Hershey Farm
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Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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ww
w
w
w
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w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
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23
340
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896
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To Philadelphia
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Witmer
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OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
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uilt
Patc
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897
Susquehanna River
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Smor
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Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
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w
w
w
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To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
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Goodville
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wSamrsquosManCave
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
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MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
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743
283
230
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222
772
772
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23
30
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VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
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HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
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Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
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August 2015
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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So yoursquove chosen to vacation in Amish Country Well yoursquore in good company ndash royal company in fact It is whispered
among some circles that the King and Queen of England are due to spend their ldquoholidayrdquo this year in none other than Lancaster County But donrsquot expect a motorcade or private jets This isnrsquot the Royals of 2015 this is the
Dance Taste Shop and Sing ndash The Return of the King at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Crown of 1513 Thatrsquos right ndash King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon Truth be told Renaissance Royalty spends every holiday in Lancaster County at their most favorite retreat the grand Mount Hope Estate amp Winery 2015 marks the 35th year that the old English court turns the beautifully landscaped gardens of Mount Hope into a grand faire and festival ndash the great Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Special to Amish Country News
Continued on Page 25
The Faire as it is affectionately abbreviated by locals is arguably one of the arearsquos biggest and most popular events Royalty reigns August through October Saturdays and Sundays only with the exception of a bonus day on Labor Day Monday Each weekend has its own theme such as ldquoPyratersquos Invasionrdquo or ldquoHeroes of the Realmrdquo However the entire Faire season revolves around a particular story or plot line referred to as the yearrsquos ldquoscenariordquoThis seasonrsquos scenario focuses on the victorious return from battle of King Henry and Queen Catherine reigning over the villages 35 acres of mirth and merriment celebrating their triumphs Henry is returning from his glorious victory over the French in the Battle of the Spurs Meanwhile back in England the treacherous Scots to the North took advantage of Henrys absence and invaded However Englandrsquos northern neighbors had no idea that Queen Catherine of Aragon is no blushing bride but a strong and fearless leader herself As soon as the Queen heard news of the Scottish invasion she immediately suited up in armor and rode north to rally her troops before the Battle of Flodden Field She gave a rousing speech which led to a glorious victory Now King Henry and his
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
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To 30
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NORTH STAR RD
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Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
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Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
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Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Bird-in-Hand
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
EEN
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
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the same tour Expires 91515
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Strasburg - A Town of Trains amp Heritage
Lil CountryStore ampMini Horse Farm
DECATUR STREET
PARADI
SE LANE
StrasburgRail Road
J amp B Quilts amp Crafts
Choo Choo Barn
Hershey FarmRestaurant amp Motor Inn
FAIRVIEW National
ToyTrainMuseum
To 30
896
896741741
STRASBURG
NORTH STAR RD
HERR RD RONKS RD
Parking
BACHMAN TOWN RD
To Village Greens Mini Golf
To Hospice Auction
Ghost Tour
All aboard Strasburg is a destination all its own in Dutch Country home to many well known attractions To name just a
few --- the Strasburg Rail Road Ghost Tours of Lancaster National Toy Train Museum and the Choo Choo Barn But you may not know much about the interesting history of Train TownStrasburg named for the city in France was actually ldquofoundedrdquo by a Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion who traded with the Delaware Indians The story goes he came to the area in 1693 as French fur traders opened up the first path through this area from Philadelphia to the Susquehanna River As early as 1716 when the first wagon was used for hauling goods the path became known as the Conestoga Road and the wagons that traveled them eventually became known as Conestoga Wagons Main Street Strasburg was developed during the next half century as traffic on this road increased considerably and the first log houses appeared in the village about 1733 Strasburg continued to flourish in the 18th century primarily because of its location along the major wagon routes between Philadelphia Lancaster and the Susquehanna River As Strasburg flourished so did its neighbor to the east Philadelphia The commercial interests of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature to improve the transportation network into their city As a result a series of canals along with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Roads were constructed Strasburg residents became alarmed at the possibility of losing their commercial position and there soon emerged a charter for
the Strasburg Rail Road to construct a rail line connecting Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road main line near Paradise
bull A work of art for the entire family to enjoyhellip so much more than ldquojust trainsrdquo bull Huge layout with 22 operating model trains
bull Over 150 hand-created animated figures amp scenes
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom
717-687-7911
For over 50 years visitors of all ages have enjoyedthe realistic detail and creativity of our layout
Familyowned for
50+YEARS
Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PA (Two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road)
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RELAX IN FIRST- CLASS COMFORTAir-conditioned luxury aboard the Parlor and Lounge Cars
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UPCOMING EVENTSWine amp Cheese Train Various dates in Aug amp SeptDay Out with Thomastrade Sept 12-20Vintage Base Ball Day Oct 11
Finally in the 1850rsquos trains were hauling freight and passengers
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800-827-8635 Rt 896 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks PA 17572
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Dining bull Shopping bull Lodging
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
Annual Hospice Benefit Auction - September 5 and 7 2015 West of
Strasburg at Lampeter Fairgrounds
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKExceptionally landscaped courses on 13 serene acresLancaster Countyrsquos BEST Miniature Golf courses
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TRAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Amish View Inn amp Suites
Bird-in-Hand
340
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HARVEST DRIVEZookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies
340
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Magic Lantern Shows
Wate
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
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wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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INTERCOURSE
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CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
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Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
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on our Amish Farm
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on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
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(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
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Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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ERR
Y HILL R
D
Stumptown
Rd
E EBY RD
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEACO
CK R
D
RO
NKS
RD
S Groffdale Rd
897
897
772
23
340
30 30
896
741
772
41
Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
9 10
28
11 53
Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
222
222
Ephrata
272
772
Leola
MARTIN
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New Hollandamp Blue Ball
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322
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897
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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About 100 years later business had dwindled and a severe storm in 1957 destroyed much of the track It seemed the SRR had reached the end of the line To the rescue came a group of local train enthusiasts who began bringing the SRR back to life in a totally new way They added passenger cars and buildings and todayrsquos Strasburg Rail Road was born destined to become one of Dutch Countryrsquos top attractionsAppropriately enough the State decided to build an expanded Rail Road Museum of Pennsylvania across the street the ideal place to preserve the history of railroading in Pennsylvania With the other train attractions nearby itrsquos little wonder that Strasburg has earned the title of Train Town
Strasburg (Continued from Page 23)
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Queen are meeting here in Mount Hope for a rollicking festival like no otherThe festivities planned for the 13-week season of the Faire feature over 90 shows daily on open-air stages and the village streets with music dance and action-packed performances The Revels Schedule features something for all ages including the Royal Falconers birds of prey winsome wenches and handsome rogues singing tales of love and drynke archery demonstrations
musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 22)
Continued on Page 27
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
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print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
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Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
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Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
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Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
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at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
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OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
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INTERCOURSE
340
772
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Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
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Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
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4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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Paradise
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
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OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
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501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
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23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
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w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
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uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
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Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
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wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
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AIRPORT RD
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wCountry HousewareStore
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Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
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RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
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Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
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RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
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GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
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PIK
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MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
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RD
NEWPORT RD
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RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
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41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
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897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
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w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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AD
ISE
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wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
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wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
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Country HomeFurniture
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42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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musicians jugglers hypnotism childrens trunke shows and moreThe entertainment is endless as the citizens of the Shire fill the streets with improvised song swordplay and even mud begging Man-powered rides a Gaming Village the Fight Circle a Dungeon Museum and an Amazing Maze all add to the thrill of the ShireScores of merchants and handcraft artisans throughout the Shire offer unique wares for the shopper in everyone The glass blower creates his wares before your very eyes Herbs potions amp botanicals handcrafted by the Shires herbalist are available at the Herb
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
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Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
EEN
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Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
26 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
Mt Hope Wine Gallery
Plain amp Fancy Farm Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy RidesAmish Country HomesteadAmish Country ToursAmish Experience Theater
Plain amp Fancy Restaurant
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Of the many unique village names that dot the Amish Country map one of the more interesting is Bird-in-Hand
William Penn an English Quaker had founded the colony of Pennrsquos Woods and settlers began arriving from Europe in the early 1700rsquos moving westward from Philadelphia The trip by stagecoach or Conestoga wagon with freight and merchandise lasted several days Inns were built every few miles identified with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the side of the building The reason for the signs was so that they could be understood by all nationalities Further since many teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated they could not read Given orders to stop at a certain inn they were able to do so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard
The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand dates to the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was being laid out By 1734 surveyors at McNabbrsquos Hotel were discussing whether they should stay at their present location or return to Lancaster to spend the night One of them said ldquoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushrdquo The sign in front of the inn which became known as the Bird-in-
Hand Inn is known to have once portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby in which two birds were perched Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today McNabbrsquos Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1851 By the following year a three-story hotel was built to replace it More recently it was Bitzerrsquos Hotel before becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-in-Hand a beautiful bed and breakfast property The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County states that the
existing brick building ldquomay be one of the few 19th century inns in the context of a small town in Lancaster County which survives with a high degree of architectural integrityrdquo It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places When referring to their bird in hand symbol some residents say that the bird nestled in the human hand indicates friendship comfort and hospitality all of which yoursquoll discover in this perfectly delightful little village of shops farmers markets and eateries
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䘀爀攀攀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 漀昀 愀渀 愀搀甀氀琀 猀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀
一漀琀 瘀愀氀椀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀渀礀 漀琀栀攀爀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 漀爀 搀椀猀挀漀甀渀琀猀 嘀愀氀椀搀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 䴀甀猀琀 瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀 挀漀甀瀀漀渀 琀漀 爀攀挀攀椀瘀攀 漀昀昀攀爀 䔀砀瀀椀爀攀猀 㤀㐀㔀
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䄀甀琀栀攀渀琀椀挀 倀攀渀渀猀礀氀瘀愀渀椀愀 䐀甀琀挀栀匀洀漀爀最愀猀戀漀爀搀 ang 䴀攀渀甀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ang 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀
䤀昀 礀漀甀爀攀 挀爀愀瘀椀渀最 栀漀洀攀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最 愀渀搀 昀愀爀洀ⴀ昀爀攀猀栀 最漀漀搀渀攀猀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀爀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 爀椀最栀琀 瀀氀愀挀攀 圀攀爀攀 瀀爀漀甀搀 琀漀 昀攀愀琀甀爀攀 氀漀挀愀氀 瘀攀最攀琀愀戀氀攀猀Ⰰ 昀爀甀椀琀猀Ⰰ 挀栀攀攀猀攀猀Ⰰ 洀攀愀琀猀 愀渀搀 瀀漀甀氀琀爀礀 漀渀 漀甀爀 洀攀渀甀 伀甀爀 甀渀椀焀甀攀Ⰰ 䄀洀椀猀栀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 一漀愀栀 猀 䄀爀欀 䬀椀搀猀 䈀甀昀昀攀琀 漀昀昀攀爀猀 愀 瘀愀爀椀攀琀礀 漀昀 昀甀渀 昀漀漀搀猀
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
our Ala Carte Menu with
Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
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HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
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T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 31
32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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White Horse
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New Holland
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To ReadingTo Kutztown
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RY
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n R
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Akron
DILLER AVE
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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MA
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PIK
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MountGretna
CENT
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LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
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272
272
272
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897
897
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340
30 30
896
896
741741
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772
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10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
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Exit 298
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Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
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uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
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Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
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Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
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PIK
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Adamstown
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Goodville
Renningerrsquos
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wGordonvilleBookstore
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MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
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FloryrsquosCampground
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
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Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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KING - RETAIL $89995 DISCOUNT PRICE $22995MATTE BLACK amp MAPLE FINISH
11 PC LIVING ROOM GROUPPADDED SUEDE CHOCOLATE OR
LAREDO GRAPHITE SOFA amp LOVESEAT WBLACK METAL
3 PC END TABLE SET AND 3PK LAMP SET
RETAIL PRICE $240095 CASH PRICE $126995 CLOSEOUT $81995
DARK BROWN MICRO FIBER
FREE RECLINER WPURCHASEREG RETAIL $248995 CASH PRICE $142995
CLOSEOUT $96995
SOFA amp LOVESEAT
COMES IN 3 SUEDE COLORS(PHOTO
RIDE CAMEL)
REG RETAIL $182995 CASH PRICE $96995 CLOSEOUT $54995
QUEEN BEDROOM SET 7 PC BEDROOM SET QUEEN BEDROOM SETCHERRY FINISH
INCLUDES HEADBRD FOOTBRD RAILS
SLATS NIGHTSTNDDRESSER
MIRROR CHESTREG RETAIL $288995 CASH PRICE $148995 CLOSEOUT $108995SUMMER SPECIAL $104995
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NIGHT STAND CHEST DRESSER
MIRRORHEADBOARDFOOTBOARD AND RAILS
DISCOUNT PRICE $69995RETAIL PRICE $200600CASH PRICE $98995
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Rocker Recliner
Romp CactusRetail Price
$98995Cash Price
$48995
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Futon w8rdquo MattressBlack Metal
Retail Price $59995
Cash Price $24995
Discount Price $19995
Twin Full Futon Bunk Bed
Black or WhiteRetail Price
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ReclinerAssortment of
Colors Retail Price
$63995Cash Price
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Swivel Rocker ReclinerTaos Black amp
Taos Mahogany Bonded LeatherRetail Price $84995Cash Price $52995
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Dining Room amp Hutch
Closeout Price $23995
ChestEstate CherryCountry Oak
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ReclinerIsabelle Truffle
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Cash Price $47995
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Entertainment Console
Oak or EspressoRetail Price $98995 Cash Price $48995
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5 Pc Dinette Set
Retail Price $148995
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Queen Anne
Closeout $19895
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Insurance Buyout $128995
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INCLUDES Dining Table amp Base 6 Chairs Buffet amp Hutch
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ReclinerColorado
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$220000 Cash Price $118995
BUY THIS MONTH Get 2 Additional FREE Barstools Valued at $60000 Offer Ends 83115
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48rdquo Entertainment Console
44 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 27
Garden amp Apothecary Unique pieces of jewelry from shops including Forever Amber the Emerald Castle and the Crown Jewels have something to adorn everyone Authentic blacksmiths create real swords and shields Hundreds of other merchants offer unique wares including Renaissance costuming specialty teas home and garden deacutecor and leatherwork
Twenty-four Royal Kitchens dot the Shire promising to satisfy any taste serving a variety of foods and libations Delectable foods originate from around the globe ranging from Giante Turkey Legges to Italian and German favorites and BBQ ribs pork and beef and luscious desserts including cupcakes funnel stix and ice cream The new Against the Grain kitchen will offer gluten-free selections and The Prime Cut will feature Prime Rib Sandwiches Refreshing Swashbuckler Brewing Company Ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire Bacchusrsquo Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire
Faire visitors also have the option of the Shires only sit-down air-conditioned table-side food service at the Anchor amp Mermaid Tavern Feast on a menu of international dishes including menu options for the knippers (children) and the veggie-lovers Singers of songs tellers of tales rabble and royalty often stop in the Tavern for a visitThe days events culminate in an action packed Ultimate Joust a preeminent blend of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of a joust to the death Knights steeds villagers nobility and the Royal Court each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle while onlookers cheer on their champions or mourn them in defeat
At the Finale in Song guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza celebrating the end of another fun-filled day upon the Shire
The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays Sundays and Labor Day Monday August 1 through October 25 11 AM - 8 PM Adult admission is $3095 and child admission ages 5 to 11 is $1195 Parking is free but games rides foods beverages and crafts have additional costs Visit PaRenFairecom for complete show details advanced click-to-
PA Renaissance Faire(Continued from Page 25)
Buy One Round of Mini-Golf
Not valid with any other
discounts or offers
Fun for EveryoneTwo Beautiful Golf Courses bull Petting Zoo
Fish and Duck Pond bull Hand Dipped Ice Cream
717-768-GOLF
Expires October 18 2015
Get One FREE
acn
230 N Ronks Road Bird-in-Hand PA(Located behind Bird-in-HandFamily Restaurant)
Visit Our Ice Cream Parlor
print discount tickets and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day Visitors can save $5 off with advanced ticket purchases Information is also available through the Faire Box Office by calling (717) 665-7021 Return to the Past Passes are available for purchase each Faire day after 200 PM at the Informistress Booth at a steeply discounted price providing the opportunity for visitors to return again and againThe Faire is set amidst the splendor of the formal gardens of Mount Hope Estate amp Winery Route 72 frac12 mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of Hershey
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
middot
plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
our Ala Carte Menu with
Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
EEN
RD
Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 31
32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 33
3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
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ISE
LAN
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
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Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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$220000 Cash Price $118995
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48rdquo Entertainment Console
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Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
middot
plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
our Ala Carte Menu with
Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
30 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
QU
EEN
RD
Esh Handmade Quilts
HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
CENT
ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 31
32 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
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Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
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Stumptown
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
Plain amp Fancy mdash Farm to Table Since 1959Where It All Began
Over 50 years ago Plain amp Fancy Farm opened to provide delicious authentic Amish meals to visitors from all over the world the first family-style restaurant in Lancaster County Today Plain amp Fancy is a destination all its own featuring the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience Theater Amish Farmlands and Visit-in-Person Tours the Heritage Site Amish House amp One-Room School and Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides The onsite Country Store offers excellent country shopping and the newest addition to the property Amish View Inn amp Suites has a brand new extension with great views and luxurious lodging surrounded by stunning Amish countryside
A Lancaster OriginalAmos Ben Manny and Elmer are some of the Amish farmers who supply the restaurant with the farm-fresh produce it serves on a daily basis Depending on the season sweet corn tomatoes watermelon cabbage broccoli squash peppers and onions are all sourced from farms within a horse-and-buggyrsquos drive These neighbors and the neighbors before them have helped Plain amp Fancy go ldquofrom farm to tablerdquo for over 50 years The restaurant is AAA recommended a PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner and the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Todayrsquos Great Plate Award
The Amish Farm FeastPlain amp Fancy Farm Restaurant is best known as Lancaster Countyrsquos original family-style restaurant The all-you-can-eat Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees side dishes starters desserts and beverages Enjoy fried chicken roast beef chicken pot pie baked sausage real mashed potatoes buttered noodles green and yellow string beans sweet shoe peg corn chow chow cole slaw raisin bread rolls and apple butter lemonade iced tea hot tea coffee sour cream apple crumb pie shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream It was this very meal that drew Man Vs Foodrsquos Adam Richman to Amish Country where he went behind the scenes in the Plain amp Fancy kitchen for one of his popular showrsquos episodes
The New ldquoa la carterdquo MenuThe restaurant also offers a new a la carte menu featuring mouth-watering appetizers signature soups and salads charbroiled burgers and sandwiches and made-from scratch entrees and platters including several PA Dutch specialties Guests can ldquobuild a platterrdquo with items from the family-style menu or choose one of the daily specials starting at $10 or less You can do it all at Plain amp Fancy so why not come and ldquospend the dayrdquo
flgtA Preferred
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plasc9
fncyHome of the original Amish Farm Feast as featured on
Travel Channels Man VS Food Choose the Amish Farm Feast or select from
our Ala Carte Menu with
Lunch Specials from $79sDinner Specials from $Q95
Reservations Call Ahead Seating amp Walk-ins Welcome 717-768-4400 bull 7 days fromll30 am
USA Todays Great Plate Awardbull ServSafe Award Theater Country Homestead Tours amp Buggy Rides on premises
Get the whole story and coupons on our mobile friendly website
wwwPlainAndFancyFarmcom Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand amp Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand PA (if problem with Bird-in-Hand try Ronks PA)
bull With this ad Hours menusprices may vary Please call 717-768-4400 to verify before arrivalOpen 7 Days -- s 011
Lancasters Original Amish Farm Feast
Feast includes entrees sides starters beverages and desserts amp is valid for up to 6 adults Not valid Easter Mothers Day Thanksgiving or with any other offer special or group rate Not valid on ala carte menu Expires 1231 15 PLU 505 10011 OR Ala carte Menu
Valid for up to 6people (including children) Not valid Easter Mothers Day or Thanksgiving Not valid on Amish Farm Feast Not valid on alcohol or with any other offer Expires 123115 bull Code Cmon back
at Plain amp Fancy Farm
Amish Farmlands Tour YOUR BEST VALUE Visit-in-Person Tour
Journey along back country roads deep into the Amish Farmlands to discover sights rarely seen Under the watchful eye of your certified guide yoursquoll gain insights into the ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhyrdquoof an everchanging culture and see at-the-moment activities of the Amish If yoursquove seen the Amish portrayed on the various ldquoRealityrdquo TV shows and you wonder what really is true and not true about the Amish this is the tour you wonrsquot want to miss Wersquoll debunk myths about the Amish and provide accurate respectful and authentic information just like we have done for over 50 years Plus now through November 30 2015 wersquoll provide each guest who purchases the Amish Farmlands Tour when combined as part of your SuperSaver Tour with a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos plus a free autographed Amish Cookbook Duration 1 12 hoursMon-Sat 10am 12pm 2pm amp 4pmSun 10am 12pm amp 2pm
THE SUPERSAVER TOUR includes the Amish Farmlands Tour the acclaimed ldquoJacobrsquos Choicerdquo at the Amish Experience FX Theater and a tour of the Amish House amp One-Room School As a bonus receive an Amish cookbook and a voucher for a FREE BUGGY RIDE from Aaron amp Jessicarsquos on property Buggy ride offer valid through November onlyThis is your Total Amish Experience
Rare is the opportunity to meet with Amish families willing to share their traditions and beliefs with you In a group whose size is never more than 14 this is the only Amish Tour to be designated an official ldquoHeritage Tourrdquo by the County of Lancaster Visit an Amish farm at milking time stop at a Cottage Industry and finally gather round a living room in an Amish home for an informal conversation with the family Includes FREE BUGGY RIDE voucherDuration 3 hoursNow-October 31Mon-Sat 5pm (Saturdays only in November)
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Rte 340 Bird-in-Hand PA 17505-0414
Advance Tickets including Free Buggy Ride Voucher
by Phone or Online
(717) 768-8400 Ext210AmishExperiencecom
Tours Since 1959
FREE AMISH BUGGY RIDEReceive a voucher for a free ldquoCookie Run Buggy Riderdquo just a few steps away at Aaron amp Jessicarsquos Buggy Rides with the purchase at the Amish Experience Theater Box Office of a regularly priced Supersaver TheaterHouse Combo or Amish Visit-in-Person Tour One voucher for each adult or child ticket purchased with this coupon Not valid with any other offer or with group tours Offer expires 113015 Valid up to six people Coupon must be presented at time of purchase BUGAN
Amish Farmlands bull SuperSaver Tour bull Visit-in-Person
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HARVEST DRIVE
OLD PHILA PIKE
BestWesternIntercourseVillage Inn
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ER S
T340
INTERCOURSE
340
772
772 To Gap 30 41
Dutchland Quilt PatchTo Country KnivesOld
CandleBarn
IntercourseCanning Co
Old Woodshed
Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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3535 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse PA bull 7177688153
Sauderrsquos FabricsSauderrsquos Fabrics681 S Muddy Creek Rd bull Denver PA
7173362664
Visit Our Online StoreSaudersFabriccom
bull Fabricbull Booksbull Battingbull Sewing amp Quilt Suppliesbull More Fabric
ZOOKrsquoS FABRICSZOOKrsquoS FABRICSTwo Shops Huge Selection
ONE FAMILY
50th Anniversary
1965-2015
$200 OFFANY $10 PURCHASE
At Intercourse Canning CompanyLimit one coupon per familyCannot be combined with anyother offer May not be used onsale items and not valid on mailorders Offer ends 123115
Take Some Farm-Fresh Goodness Home
13 Center Street Intercourse PA bull 717-768-0156 bull intercoursecanningcom
Looking for a taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Featuring over 300 varieties of pickled vegetables salsas amp sauces fruit jams amp jellies coffee snack foods and more Also see whatrsquos cooking in our canning kitchen live demonstrations Wednesday thru Saturday from 11am - 3pm
April - December Store HoursMonday thru Saturday 930am - 5pm bull Sunday 10am - 4pm
Over 8000 Items of
Fine Cutlery on Display
BRING IN AD FOR FREE GIFT
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike2 Miles East of Intercourse
on Rt 340717-768-3818
Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5wwwcountryknivescom
Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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221 South Groffdale Rd Leola PA 17540 Proprietors Chris amp Katie Stoltzfus
amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Come Stay in the CountryGuest House Available
on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Rt 896 SmoketownLancaster County PA 17576
(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
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RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
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NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
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IKE OREGON PIKE
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NH
EIM
PIK
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MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
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w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
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nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
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wFultonSteamboatInn
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AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
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Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
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AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
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Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
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w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
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Country HomeFurniture
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August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
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copyright and may not be reproduced without prior approval of the publisher
At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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Welcome to Intercourse PA
Perhaps no other town in the entire country can claim its fame on just one simple thing --- its name Harrison Ford drove a
buggy past the road sign on a memorable visit in the Hollywood blockbuster hit of the movie Witness For years people have postmarked ldquoIntercourserdquo on envelopes and the jokes from visitors who travel through Bird-in-Hand to Intercourse are endless There are several theories for the name but that which we find most plausible followsAround 1730 the Old Provincial Highway (now Route 340) was laid out to connect Philadelphia with Lancaster Conestoga wagons hauled freight back and forth between the two cities Providing
rest for travelers and horses taverns sprouted along the way becoming centers for news gossip and commerce The construction of a log tavern in 1754 at the intersection of Newport Road and the Highway took ldquoCross Keysrdquo as its name It remained such until 1814 when the name was changed to Intercourse as part of a failed real estate scheme of a Mr George Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby land and attempted to lay out a town site and divide it into sections for sale by a lottery advertising ldquo151 handsome building lots of $250 each to be drawn for by numberrdquo Renaming the town made sense as intercourse had a common usage referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and frequent
intermingling which were so common in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country village Over time Brungardrsquos scheme begat others As recently as 1971 an enterprising soul tried to take advantage of the townrsquos name by selling deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse to visitors Creative but nonetheless a failure By 1880 Intercourse had a population of 280 with a post office that actually moved among stores or restaurants as owners hoped visits by residents would increase their businessThe local stagecoach service started around 1898 as ldquoa single horse conveyance similar to a market wagon with a roll-up curtain and double set of seatsrdquo When the stagecoach driver knew of passengers beforehand their comfort on cold days was added to with the placement of hot bricks heated in the oven and wrapped in newspaper to preserve their warmth As the days of the dirt road drew to a close so too did the stagecoach era In 1923 a transit company was organized and bus service initiated to and from Lancaster While ldquomany of the Amish residents of the area were eager to see the line started they did not want to invest in stock of the Company Instead they bought books of tickets which were really prepaid bus faresrdquo Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto Bus for $6800 It held 25 passengers and even had solid rubber tires Today Intercourse has been recognized as a ldquofoodierdquo town by the PA Dutch Visitorrsquos Bureau Youll soon discover why walking the streets of this tiny hamlet is an absolute must-visit for everyone
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
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The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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Ronks
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Y HILL R
D
Stumptown
Rd
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DILLER AVE
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OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
NEWPORT RD
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LEACO
CK R
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RO
NKS
RD
S Groffdale Rd
897
897
772
23
340
30 30
896
741
772
41
Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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28
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Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
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772
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
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In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
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984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
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The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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Akron
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Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
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72
322
322
222
222
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222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
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To Harrisburg
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322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
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23
30
462462
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462
30
501
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272
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To Philadelphia
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897
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ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
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Ephrata
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w
w
w
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To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
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To Crystal Cave
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AVE
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
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LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
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322422
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TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
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EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
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NK
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Hershey Farm
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w
ww
w
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w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
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amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
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W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
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743
743
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230
283
230
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30
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897
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23
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896
741741
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10 23
To Philadelphia
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S
W E
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Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
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err Drive
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rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
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w
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ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
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Goodville
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ISE
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w
wCountry HousewareStore
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Furniture
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ARTI
NDAL
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Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
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ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
34 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
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amp Guest House
Call For Info (717) 656-8476Can accomodate up to 93 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full KitchenCan accomodate up to 9 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths amp Full Kitchen
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on our Amish Farm
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on our Amish Farm
Our Cookbook Now Available
Take home a ldquoQuillowrdquo a pillow that unfolds to a quilt ONLY $4200 Makes a super gift
Intercourse Store (No Fabric)Look for the green sign on Rt 340
3453 Old Philadelphia Pike717-768-3981
LOCALLY MADEbull Quiltsbull Fabric amp Patternsbull Primitive Country Decor amp Lighting and much more
Mon-Thur 9-6 ∙ Fri 9-8 ∙ Sat 9-7 ∙ Closed SundayShop On-Line at wwwDutchlandQuiltscom
2 LOCATIONSVillage of
Dutch DelightsRt 30 14 Mile East
of Millerrsquos Smorgasbord717-687-0534
In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
rail road layout which entertained small groups of curious visitors
In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 37
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(717) 394-7111
Three Delicious Ways To DineFamily Style Dining Our traditional all you can eat family style diningis our most popular dining option with all the food brought to the table by our experienced and friendly servers
Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
Takeout Want all the delicious food but no time to sit down The Good rsquon Plenty takeout program is ideal for people on the go
Please visit goodnplentycomfor current serving hours andvaluable coupons
The Good rsquon Plenty ExperienceStop in at Good rsquon Plenty today to enjoy our traditional Lancaster County home cooking and yoursquoll see why wersquove been chosen as one of AAArsquos Top 10 BEST ldquodown-home diningrdquo restaurants in North America Staffed with local cooks who have devoted yearsto preparing outstanding food Good rsquon Plenty is like no other restaurant in theheart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area
Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
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Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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ERR
Y HILL R
D
Stumptown
Rd
E EBY RD
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEACO
CK R
D
RO
NKS
RD
S Groffdale Rd
897
897
772
23
340
30 30
896
741
772
41
Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
9 10
28
11 53
Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
222
222
Ephrata
272
772
Leola
MARTIN
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New Hollandamp Blue Ball
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322
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897
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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ATTRACTIONSAaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides (S) 44Amish Country Homestead (S) 25Amish Country Tours (S) 28Amish Experience Theater (S) 25Choo Choo Barn (S) 23Crystal Cave (S) 8Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (S) 9Dutch Haven (S) 3Ghost Tours of Lancaster (S) 24Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World (S) 39Hospice Labor Day Auction 6Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 19Lil Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm 25Magic Lantern Shows at Plain amp Fancy 18Mennonite Information Center 11National Toy Train Museum (S) 25Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (S) 2Rainbows Comedy Playhouse (S) 16Strasburg Rail Road (S) 23Turkey Hill Experience (S) 7Threshermenrsquos Reunion Rough amp Tumble 13US Hot Air Balloon Team (S) 7Village Greens Mini Golf (S) 25Waters Edge Mini Golf (S) 27
LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Country Home Furniture Hosts Innovative Stories in Paint Exhibit
Special to Amish Country News
Country Home Furniture located at Amish Countryrsquos popular Shady Maple shopping and dining destination is
the first retail store in America to showcase the innovative artistic creations of Stories in Paint Blending the distinct characteristics of several sensory experiences Stories in Paint are productions created by Shelly Louise Shirley and her husband and business partner Troy Shirley ldquoA feast for your eyes and ears the artistic offerings will often gently tug at your heart stringsrdquo Michele Shirley statedEach painting is coupled with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the art work An audio narration with music is included In development for over a year Stories in Paint scoured the country to secure the proper complementary components to breathe life into their business venture ldquoWe are extremely appreciative to the staff and management at Country Home Furniture for their faith vision and willingness to allow Stories in Paint to forge a relationship with such a firmly established and successful furniture entityrdquo Troy Shirley statedLocated next to Goods Store at the world famous Shady Maple complex in Lancaster County Country Home Furniture is open Monday and Friday 10-7 Tuesday through Thursday 10-5 and Saturdays 9-5 For more information call 717-354-2329 e-mail saleschfs1com GPS address is 1352 Main Street East Earl Township PA 17519 Shelly known to her friends and customers as Michele is often at the store Mondays Fridays and Saturdays You can preview Stories in Paint by visiting storiesinpaintcom
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In 1961 the Choo Choo Barn was a modest miniature
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In 2015 the Choo Choo Barn maintains this tradition while sharing what has become nothing less than a work of art with families
from around the world Still owned and operated by the same family now into the third generation the Choo Choo Barn is a gorgeous and engaging 1700-square-foot model train layout with scores of animations iconic Amish Country scenes a changing night and day cycle of lighting plus a challenging scavenger hunt that observant guests conquer by seeking out hidden items in the display Itrsquos just good old-fashioned family fun with an affordable admission under $8 for adults and under $5 for kids The Choo Choo Barn is open every day including Sunday Call (717) 687-
Gigantic Model Train LayoutFor generations our family has been bringing realistic detail andcreative animation to our layout ndash expanding the artistry of modelrailroading and captivating visitors of all ages
bull Huge layout ndash1700 sqftbull 22 operating model trainsbull Over 150 hand-created animated figures and detailsbull See many local landmarks in miniature
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984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Menu Dining Our menu dining area is perfect for guests with a smaller appetite who would like to dine at individual tables In addition to all the Pennsylvania Dutch favorites our menu dining features fresh made soups garden fresh salads and made to order sandwiches
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Calling All PhotographersCalling AllPHOTOGRAPHERS
2015 Amish Country NewsPHOTO CONTEST
We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
attraction tickets In addition you will see your photo in the pages of Amish Country
News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
To enter send 8x10 photos at high res (300 dpi) and in jpg format to editoramishnewscom (Please put ldquo2015 photo contestrdquo in the subject line)
Deadline December 31 2015
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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White Horse
Ronks
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New Holland
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To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
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Stumptow
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Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
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TZ P
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EIM
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MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
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NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
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RD
RO
NK
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
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ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
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AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
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W E
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PA Turnpike
ToLititz
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Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
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uilt
Patc
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wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
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ISE
LAN
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TIND
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wSamrsquosManCave
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Kramer Mill Rd
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HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
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w
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
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AVE
New Hollandamp
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Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
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Country HomeFurniture
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
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Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
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August 2015
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Visit Traintown USAreg at choochoobarncom bull 717-687-7911Route 741 East 226 Gap Road Strasburg PAJust two blocks from the Strasburg Rail Road Look for the train on the roof
984 Square Miles in One Attraction Choo Choo Barn is a Work of ArtBy Clinton Martin 7911 for information or visit ChooChooBarn
com For directions use GPS address 226 Gap Rd Strasburg PA 17579 All aboard
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 35
Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
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a great photo
Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
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38 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
1 Country Gift amp Thrift 71776837842 Country Lane Quilts 71765684763 Dutchland Quilt Patch Intercourse 71776839814 Dutchland Quilt Patch Ronks 71768705345 Esh Handmade Quilts 71776884356 Millers Quilt Shop 7176878439
7 J amp B Quilts amp Crafts 71732707078 Riehlrsquos Quilts amp Crafts 71765606979 Smuckerrsquos Quilts717656873010 Witmer Quilt Shop 717656952611 Zookrsquos Fabric Store 717768815312 Piece by Piece Quilt Shop 7177386983
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Rd
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OLD PHILA PIKE
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NKS
RD
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30 30
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741
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Witmer
Quilts
OLD PHILA PIKE
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
Bird-in-Hand
Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
DutchlandQuilt PatchIntercourse
ZookrsquosFabricStore
JampB Quilts amp Crafts
Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
9 10
28
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Dutch
land
Quilt
Patch
Ron
ks
46
7
1
322
322
222
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272
772
Leola
MARTIN
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RD
New Hollandamp Blue Ball
Ephrata
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
rrsquos Q
uilt
Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
Reborn Baby Dolls exclusively at Aimee amp Dariarsquos Doll Outlet are truly a work of art
40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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businesses in PA Dutch Country Copyright copy2015 All contents of this magazine are protected by
copyright and may not be reproduced without prior approval of the publisher
At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
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Throw out the pot and keep the pieBy Clinton Martin
When a Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie isnrsquot a pot pie itrsquos a chicken pie Confused No need to be Yoursquoll
find the explanation in neatly prepared delicious meat pies available in a number of different sizes from single-serving to family-meal It all begins with a visit to Zookrsquos Homemade Chicken Pies a family-owned business right among the farms of local Amish families The cooking has now moved into the second generation of Amish family members providing the same delicious heritage the name Zookrsquos was built on but also bringing new innovations as well Take a bite of these old-fashioned pies and yoursquoll taste Chicken Carrots Peas Celery Onions and Potatoes all baked into a delicious and convenient meal Try one of the beef pies and yoursquoll be begging for a copy of the time-tested blend of seasonings that will just have to stay a secret The atmosphere is perfect for a stop along your travels with chickens strutting around the barnyard across the calm old country road curious Holsteins (cows for the city-folk) peaking through the picket fence next to the bake house and the distinct senses of the Amish countryside Sirens horns and cacophony No Try a country breeze through the rolling fields of crops the clip-clop of horsesrsquo hooves along the winding roads the crowing of the proud rooster and of course the irresistible smell of something good cooking in an Amish kitchen Call (717) 768-0239
Jakersquos Country Trading Post is Shopperrsquos Paradise By Brad Igou
It all started with a vacation Ed and Melissa Jackson decided a few years ago to head out west Until that time they had a successful
business called the Leather Shack but they were tired of going to craft shows fairs and art festivals While they had decided to explore the spectacular scenery of the southwestern United States for a few weeks Ed said they didnrsquot actually have a real interest in Native American Indian and Southwest crafts and deacutecor But when they reached Arizona and New Mexico they were immediately smitten with the unique colors and designs And so the idea was hatched to consider
lawn Ed believes he was one of the first people in the area to put things outside along the road as a drawing card When you drive into Jakersquos today yoursquoll still see lots of items decorating the landscape --- so many in fact that it may take you a while to tear yourself away and proceed into one of the two stores filled as they are with local Amish-made furniture crafts foods sports merchandise bears silk flowers candles and banners There is really too much to describe so perhaps Jakersquos Country Trading Post turned out to be a pretty good name after allJakersquos Country Trading Post is open 7 days a week See the ad in this issue or call 717-687-8980 for more information And you can shop at Jakersquos online any time at jakeshomeaccentscom
opening a store once they got back home They eventually ldquoloaded up the Suburban with stuff and brought it backrdquo After vacation it was time to look for a store location but they eventually landed at their current location on Route 30 They opened in 1996 Originally they didnrsquot have a name for the store but since both of them had a grandfather named Jake it seemed only fitting that the name become Jakersquos Country Trading Post With so much to offer and so little space many pieces of furniture and ornaments ended up on the
People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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322
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772
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30
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To Philadelphia
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741 JakersquosCountryTrading
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To Crystal Cave
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AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
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AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
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Country HomeFurniture
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S Groffdale Rd
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W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
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72
117
72
322
322
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222
222
222
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419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
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10 23
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897
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Smor
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ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
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Musser
School Rd
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ARTI
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wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
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wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
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Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
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wCountryLaneQuilts
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
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August 2015
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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People of Peace mdash Victims of ViolencePart Four in a Series by Brad Igou
bull The guard struck the Amish boy ldquoknocking him down and stabbing him with his bayonet He made a cut in his pants and a gash in his hips about two inches longrdquo
bull A 45-mile rock-throwing spree resulted in damage to four carriages nine homes one schoolhellipand one dead Amish baby
bull The arsonist managed to set fire to seven Amish barns in two hours destroying six of them killing 177 horses and cows with damages estimated at one million dollars
How is it that the Amish who by faith lead a quiet and peaceful lifestyle are at times the victims of unspeakable
violence The above incidents are true and in the case of the last two really not from the distant past They took place in 1918 1979 and 1992 respectively Our 2015 seven-part ldquoAmish Seriesrdquo offers an overview of the Anabaptist stance of non-resistance in times of war and peace from their origins over 450 years ago through the start of the 21st century
PART 4 World War II through the Gulf WarWorld War IIFrom 1941 to 1945 alternate service was required of those who were conscientious objectors many of whom were of course not Amish or Mennonite For many a farm deferment meant they could work at home Those not eligible had to leave the community and often worked in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in mental hospitals forestry projects or fire-fighting Various ldquopeace churchesrdquo were involved in creating this program with the US government
According to Albert Keim in THE AMISH AND THE STATE ldquothe historic peace churches funded all the expenses for the men including food administrative costs and a tiny monthly stipend of two dollars and fifty cents Selective Service paid travel costs for the menrdquo
Several hundred Amish men were among the thousands who served in these camps Keim describes some of the jobs these men performedhellip
ldquoAbraham Graber and Amos Fisher helped to fight flood waters in Iowa and Montana Leroy Keim led a lonely life on a Forest Service lookout
tower Ed Miller was a subject in a series of human guinea pig experiments at the University of Illinoishellip David Yoder cooked for the Smoke Jumper unit at Missoula Montana Levi Troyer worked on a dairy farm in Pennsylvaniardquo Nearly 50 Amish boys were assigned work in mental hospitals From their experiences comes this interesting story from the Amish magazine FAMILY LIFE reprinted in the book THE AMISH IN THEIR OWN WORDS Bishop Ira Nissley writes that one day an insane man began slicing the air with a razor blade he had obtained The employees decided this would be a challenge to the Amish belief in non-violence and called three of them to come and subdue the man while everyone watched to see what they would dohellipWith a prayer in their hearts the three consulted together for a few seconds Then two of them sent off to get a mattress and the third unlocked the door for them when they came The mattress appeared to be more than they could handle in the narrow doorway They heaved and fumbled and pulled Finally they looked up at the insane man and said ldquoMaybe you could give us a hand with this mattressrdquo The patient forgot all about his anger and violent intentions He dropped the razor blade and grabbed the mattress In that instant the third CO with a flick of his hand had the sharp blade and slipped out of the room and down the hall with it
Korea and VietnamDuring these war years Amish boys were given I-W status and again served mainly in hospitals or prisons While conditions were better they were sometimes harassed over their haircuts uniforms and their non-violent beliefs But some young Amish men refused even alternate service and were sent to prison Here is part of an account written anonymously by an Amish youth
While I was in the gym one day watching others play a game of shuffleboard an inmate came over and slapped me across the face It took me by surprise and I didnrsquot know why it was done At once the prisoner was ashamed of himself We had always been friends He told me some of them were betting that I would strike back so they decided to test me Actually I was too much surprised to strike back There were other times when they tried out my faith by betting with each other It made me feel quite smallFrom 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973 the Amish National Steering Committee worked with the government and was able to send some young Amish to other Amish farms to work so they could avoid having to leave the community
The Gulf WarBy this time our nation no longer had a draft so there was no real issue here for Amish youth Nevertheless talk of a possible reinstatement of the draft resulted in some young men hurriedly getting baptized and joining the Amish church One Amishman Elmo Stoll bluntly wrote in FAMILY LIFE magazine about this situationWhat a shame if they had joined the church only to discover they wouldnrsquot have had to It would surely be in place for church leaders everywhere to cry out against this hypocrisy We are thankful for the religious liberty we enjoy so that those who are sincerely conscientious objectors do not need to kill their fellow men However if we knowingly shelter insincere persons among us someday we will surely have to give an account for itWe have heard from reliable sources that before too long a worldwide inquest and thorough investigation is going to be made into this matter among other matters It is not a false rumor The Bible calls it the Great Judgement DayAs you can see the alternatives for Amish men of draft age were not always easy with consequences of their own Yet this heritage and core belief in non-resistance has been and remains central to their Anabaptist faith
NEXT ISSUE ldquoCrimes Against the Amishrdquo
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We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
around us itrsquos no wonder
Think yoursquove got
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Send it to us The winner will recieve free tour and
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News Other prizes will also go to the first second and third runners-up All submitted photos become the property of Amish Country News and the Amish Experience Photos may also be used in upcoming issues in other publications andor for other promotional purposes They will be judged on quality color subject matter etc Keep in mind that these photos are for publication cannot be returned and should depict a scene aspect event or activity typical to Lancaster or the Pennsylvania Dutch Country region ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 31st 2015
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Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
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Paradise
Strasburg
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The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
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Stumptow
n R
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E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
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w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
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AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
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w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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We will accept photos via email and request that no more than 10 photos by the same person be submitted so pick your best Each photo submitted should contain the name address phone and email address of the photographer so you can be contacted Any details on the location date or subject matter of the photograph should be included
Ours is one of the most photographed areas in the
world With so much beauty and variety
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a great photo
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
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An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 39
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
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ERR
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D
Stumptown
Rd
E EBY RD
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
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LEACO
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D
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NKS
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340
30 30
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741
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Witmer
Quilts
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Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
SINGER
AVE
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Paradise
Strasburg
IntercourseCountry LaneQuilt Shop
Esh HandmadeQuilts
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ZookrsquosFabricStore
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Country Gift amp Thrift
The Very Best ofAmish Country
Quilt Buying
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land
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ks
46
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1
322
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Piece by PieceQuilt Shop
Mille
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Shop
An Amish Quilter Speaks
A while back I spent some time with an Amish lady who owns a quilt shop discussing how she got started and the
ldquomeaningrdquo of quilts to the Amish themselveshellipldquoI started quilting because I loved to sew When I was a kid with Mom shersquod sit at the quilt frame beside me and show me how to do it Actually I started by sewing on the treadle sewing machine first on my own making doll dresses and so
forth Mom made quilts for the family for the boys and the girls when they got married There were eleven of us I think maybe the boys got one quilt and the girls got two Momrsquos sister pieced the tops together and then she had a quilting bee with her sisters or aunts or cousins to finish the quilt At a quilting bee you can almost do a quilt in a day rather than the three to four weeks working alone Most people have no idea how much time it takes to make a quilt to do each stitch by hand
The Amish nowadays use the traditional colors less and use prints more But I want to make sure that my boys get a ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt I donrsquot want to lose that For the boys I also like the ldquoLog Cabinrdquo and the ldquoIrish Chainrdquo patterns I hope to make three quilts for my daughter and two for each of my three boys when they get married Grandmother has also been giving quilts to her grandchildren when they turn 15 or 16 Now we can make quilts to sell But Irsquoll always hang onto my motherrsquos ldquoSunshine and Shadowrdquo quilt My aunt pieced that one together and shersquos not here anymore Itrsquos got sentimental value to me and Irsquoll keep itrdquo
By Uncle Amos
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SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
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LETS EATBird-in-Hand Bake Shop 27Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant amp Smorgasbord 26Good N Plenty (S) 37Hershey Farm Restaurant amp Inn (S) 24Huckleberrys Restaurant amp Tavern (S) 14Lancaster Beer amp Wine Gallery (S) 32Millers Smorgasbord (S) 17Olde Mill Restaurant (S) 30Plain amp Fancy Farm (S) 29Revere Tavern (S) 18September Farm Cheese 13Union Barrel Works (S) 9Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 34
LODGINGCountry Inn of Lancaster 8Florys Cottages amp Camping 17Fulton Steamboat Inn 14Intercourse Village Inn 30Lake In Wood 13
SHOPPINGBismoline 18Blue Ridge Furniture 20Country Home Furniture 21Country Housewares Store 20Country Knives 33
Country Lane Quilts 34Dutchland Quilt Patch 34Esh Handmade Quilts 35Gishs Furniture amp Amish Heirlooms 8Gordonville Bookstore 34Intercourse Canning Company (S) 33J amp B Quilts and Crafts 23Jakes Country Trading Post (S) 15Killer Hats (S) 16Old Candle Barn 33Old Woodshed 35Renningers Antique Market (S) 11Riehls Quilts amp Crafts 31Sams Man Cave 7Shupps Grove (S) 13Smuckers Quilts 21Unclaimed Freight (S) 43Witmer Quilt Shop 22Zooks Fabric Store 33
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
Brad Igou bull Editor-in-Chiefbradamishnewscom
Clinton Martin bull Director Sales amp Marketingclintonamishnewscom
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For Advertising Information Contact Clinton Martin (717) 768-8400 Ext 217
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At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
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Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
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Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
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ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
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40 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
w
MAR
TIND
ALE
RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
Brad Igou bull Editor-in-Chiefbradamishnewscom
Clinton Martin bull Director Sales amp Marketingclintonamishnewscom
Kirk Simpson bull Graphic DesignerCaleb Bressler bull Editorial Assistant
For Advertising Information Contact Clinton Martin (717) 768-8400 Ext 217
450000 copies distributed annually by subscription and at over 300 motels information centers and
businesses in PA Dutch Country Copyright copy2015 All contents of this magazine are protected by
copyright and may not be reproduced without prior approval of the publisher
At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
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LINCOLN HWY EAST
SmoketownAirport
Good NPlenty
Dutch Haven
Riehls Quilts
and Crafts
Smuckerrsquos Quilts
N GROFFDALE RD
STRASBURG PIKE
Morgantown
White Horse
Ronks
Gap
New Holland
Leola
To ReadingTo Kutztown
CH
ER
RY
HILL R
D
Stumptow
n R
d
E EBY RD
Akron
DILLER AVE
HOLLANDER RD
OLD PHILA PIKE
NEW HOLLAND PIKE
WIT
ME
R R
D
GREENFIELD RD
Lancaster Airport
Dutch AppleDinner Theatre
LancasterCity
Wrightsville Columbia
Marietta
MountJoy
Manheim
Brickerville
WillowStreet
322422
LITI
TZ P
IKE OREGON PIKE
MA
NH
EIM
PIK
E
MountGretna
CENT
ERVI
LLE
RD
NEWPORT RD
OLD
LEA
CO
CK
RD
RO
NK
S R
D
Hershey Farm
MAY POST OFFICE RD
Brownstown
LITTLE BEAVER RD
w
ww
w
w
w
w
w
AMISHCOUNTRY
wPlain amp Fancy Farm
Magic Lantern Show
Amish Experience Theater
Amish Country Homestead
Amish Country Tours
AampJ Buggy Rides
Your Place Restaurant
amp Country Innof Lancaster
S Groffdale Rd
StrasburgRail Road
Aimee amp Dariarsquos
Doll Outlet
wMt HopeWine Gallery
W EBY RD
Christiana
Exit 266
72
72
117
72
322
322
222
222
222
222
Lititz(Map Pg 19)
419
To Harrisburg
ToYork amp Gettysburg
322
743
743
283
230
283
230
222
772
772
441
23
30
462462
30 30
462
30
501
772
272
501
272
272
272
272
897
897
897
772
23
23
340
30 30
896
896
741741
222
772
41
10
10 23
To Philadelphia
N
S
W E
ToHershey
Exit 298
PA Turnpike
ToLititz
Witmer
Quilts
w
Irishtown Rd
OLD PHILA PIKE
To Philadelphia
Dut
chla
nd Q
uilt
Patc
h
wChoo Choo Barn
Hans H
err Drive
897
Susquehanna River
Mille
rs
Smor
gasb
ord
Mount Hope Estate amp Winery(Wine Tasting Daily)Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (81-1025)
ROH
RER
STO
WN
ROAD
741 JakersquosCountryTrading
Post
Hess RdS Groffdale Rd
Musser
School Rd
wCountryKnives
Exit 286
Ephrata
w
w
w
w
w
To Hersheyrsquos Chocolate World
FRU
ITV
ILLE
PIK
E
w441
STATE ST
Adamstown
w
Goodville
Renningerrsquos
PAR
AD
ISE
LAN
E
wBestWesternEdenResort
wFultonSteamboatInn
wUnion Barrel Works
AIRPORT RD
MILL R
D
w
wCountry HousewareStore
wGishrsquos
Furniture
wM
ARTI
NDAL
E RD
wSamrsquosManCave
wTurkey HillExperience
Kramer Mill Rd
wKiller Hats
VOGANVILLE RD
NEW HOLLAND RDHILL RD
wGordonvilleBookstore
w
HORSESHOE RD
MT SIDNEY RD
PETERS RD
Ghost Tour
To Crystal Cave
BlueBall
w
Rough amp TumbleThreshermenrsquosReunion
FloryrsquosCampground
w
wCountryLaneQuilts
wMennoniteInformationCenter
w
AnnualHospiceBenefitAuction
SING
ER
AVE
New Hollandamp
Blue Ball (Map Pg 20)
Bird-in-Hand(Map Pg 26)
Paradise(Map Pg 14)
Strasburg (Map Pg 23)
Intercourse(Map Pg 30)
SeptemberFarmCheese
wBlue RidgeFurniture
Country HomeFurniture
UnclaimedFreight
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
Brad Igou bull Editor-in-Chiefbradamishnewscom
Clinton Martin bull Director Sales amp Marketingclintonamishnewscom
Kirk Simpson bull Graphic DesignerCaleb Bressler bull Editorial Assistant
For Advertising Information Contact Clinton Martin (717) 768-8400 Ext 217
450000 copies distributed annually by subscription and at over 300 motels information centers and
businesses in PA Dutch Country Copyright copy2015 All contents of this magazine are protected by
copyright and may not be reproduced without prior approval of the publisher
At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 43
SALEGreat DiscountsDonrsquot Miss This
Many More Discounts In Store
3019 HEMPLAND RD bull LANCASTER bull 7173976241All Pickups bull Bring Your Own Rope amp Blanket
NOW OFFERING FINANCING
NO CREDIT CHECKS
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT COLIQUIDATION SALESAND INC
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT CO
HEMPLAND RD
30 EAST
McDO
NALD
S
CENT
ERVIL
LE R
D
YORK
BIG SELECTION OF WOOD amp METAL BUNK BEDS bull MANY OTHER ITEMS wwwunclaimedfreightcompanycombull NO REFUNDS bull NO EXCHANGES bull CASH amp CARRY bull FINANCING AVAILABLE
For purchases with check bring valid driverrsquos license and phone number Unclaimed Freight cannot take responsibility for typographical errors
LANCASTER3019 Hempland Rd
7173976241Mon-Fri 9-9 | Sat 9-6 | Sun 12-5
MATTRESS SALEMattresses available in Single Full Queen amp King
SPECIALSINGLE $99FULL $139QUEEN $149
DREAMWELL MATTRESS SETS
SERTA MATTRESS SETS
SPRINGTIME MATTRESS SETS
REG RETAIL SPECIALSINGLE $48995 $26995 FULL $62995 $36995QUEEN $66995 $39995
REG RETAIL SPECIALSINGLE $29995 $14995 FULL $36995 $18995QUEEN $53995 $24995
TWIN OVER FULL BUNKBED WITH STAIRWAYLOUIE PHILIPPE 7 PC BEDROOM SETMARTINI CHERRY
GREY amp WHITE FINISHES
(INCLUDES NIGHT-STAND CHEST
DRESSER MIRROR HBFB amp RAILS)
RETAIL PRICE $240000 CASH PRICE $136995 CLOSEOUT PRICE $74995SUMMER SALE $69995
RECLINING SOFA amp LOVESEAT
WHITE (UNDER-BED STORAGE NOT INCLUDED)
RETAIL PRICE $220000CASH PRICE $154995
CLOSEOUT $59995ALL PRICES UNDER
WHOLESALEDONrsquoT MISS THE DEAL
HEADBOARD AND FOOTBOARDSINGLE - RETAIL $59995
DISCOUNT PRICE $11995DOUBLE - RETAIL $72995 DISCOUNT PRICE $14995
QUEEN - RETAIL $77995 DISCOUNT PRICE $16995
KING - RETAIL $89995 DISCOUNT PRICE $22995MATTE BLACK amp MAPLE FINISH
11 PC LIVING ROOM GROUPPADDED SUEDE CHOCOLATE OR
LAREDO GRAPHITE SOFA amp LOVESEAT WBLACK METAL
3 PC END TABLE SET AND 3PK LAMP SET
RETAIL PRICE $240095 CASH PRICE $126995 CLOSEOUT $81995
DARK BROWN MICRO FIBER
FREE RECLINER WPURCHASEREG RETAIL $248995 CASH PRICE $142995
CLOSEOUT $96995
SOFA amp LOVESEAT
COMES IN 3 SUEDE COLORS(PHOTO
RIDE CAMEL)
REG RETAIL $182995 CASH PRICE $96995 CLOSEOUT $54995
QUEEN BEDROOM SET 7 PC BEDROOM SET QUEEN BEDROOM SETCHERRY FINISH
INCLUDES HEADBRD FOOTBRD RAILS
SLATS NIGHTSTNDDRESSER
MIRROR CHESTREG RETAIL $288995 CASH PRICE $148995 CLOSEOUT $108995SUMMER SPECIAL $104995
WALNUT FINISHINCLUDES
NIGHT STAND CHEST DRESSER
MIRRORHEADBOARDFOOTBOARD AND RAILS
DISCOUNT PRICE $69995RETAIL PRICE $200600CASH PRICE $98995
ESPRESSOINCLUDES NIGHT STAND CHEST ER MIRRORHEADBRD
FOOTBRD AND RAILSRETAIL PRICE $235995CASH PRICE $128995
DISCOUNT PRICE $78995
Rocker Recliner
Romp CactusRetail Price
$98995Cash Price
$48995
Discount Price $22995
Futon w8rdquo MattressBlack Metal
Retail Price $59995
Cash Price $24995
Discount Price $19995
Twin Full Futon Bunk Bed
Black or WhiteRetail Price
$86995Cash Price
$42995
Discount Price $31995
ReclinerAssortment of
Colors Retail Price
$63995Cash Price
$29995
Discount Price $16995
Sofa Only
Cumulus CharcoalRetail Price $98995 Cash Price $48995Discount Price $31995
Swivel Rocker ReclinerTaos Black amp
Taos Mahogany Bonded LeatherRetail Price $84995Cash Price $52995
Discount Price $28995
Dining Room amp Hutch
Closeout Price $23995
ChestEstate CherryCountry Oak
FinishesRetail Price $19995Cash Price $7995
Discount Price $6995
ReclinerIsabelle Truffle
Retail Price $69995
Cash Price $47995
Closeout Price $32995
Dining Room SetTable amp 4 Chairs wFlower Design Tile Top
Discount Price $39995
Discount Price $23995
Entertainment Console
Oak or EspressoRetail Price $98995 Cash Price $48995
Discount Price $16995
5 Pc Dinette Set
Retail Price $148995
Cash Price $96996
Discount Price $58995
Queen Anne
Closeout $19895
Belvedere 92rdquo Bar w2 Barstools
Insurance Buyout $128995
Regular Retail $560000
Cash Price $246995
INCLUDES Dining Table amp Base 6 Chairs Buffet amp Hutch
Bankruptcy $168995
Retail Price $79995 Cash Price $44995
58rdquo Entertainment Console
Retail Price $129995
Cash Price $59995
w6rdquo Fiber Processing Mattresses
ReclinerColorado
Sepia Retail Price
$69995Cash Price
$47995
Wing Back ChairAssorted colors to
choose fromRetail Price
$98995Cash Price
$48995
Table amp 4 ChairsCherry Finish Top - Black Finish
Retail Price $400000Cash Price $230000
7 PC PUB SETButterrfly Leaf Solid WoodVeneer 6 Chairs
Discount Price $68995
Mahogony FinishRetail Price
$220000 Cash Price $118995
BUY THIS MONTH Get 2 Additional FREE Barstools Valued at $60000 Offer Ends 83115
Closeout Price $19995
All Solid Wood bull Black or WhiteRetail Price $79995 Cash Price $44995
48rdquo Entertainment Console
44 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
42 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
August 2015
PO Box 414 bull Bird-in-Hand bull PA 17505(717) 768-8400 Ext 218
AmishNewscomPublished by Dutchland Tours Inc
Brad Igou bull Editor-in-Chiefbradamishnewscom
Clinton Martin bull Director Sales amp Marketingclintonamishnewscom
Kirk Simpson bull Graphic DesignerCaleb Bressler bull Editorial Assistant
For Advertising Information Contact Clinton Martin (717) 768-8400 Ext 217
450000 copies distributed annually by subscription and at over 300 motels information centers and
businesses in PA Dutch Country Copyright copy2015 All contents of this magazine are protected by
copyright and may not be reproduced without prior approval of the publisher
At the end of June events happened in our Nation and around the world which seemed far removed from our
lives here in Amish Country Horrendous terrorist attacks at a factory in France a beach resort in Tunisia and a mosque in Kuwait In this country a home-grown white terrorist in South Carolina shoots and kills nine black churchgoers at a Bible study And a ruling on same-sex marriage by our Supreme Court results in reactions that ran the gamut from joy to dismay Of all these events what impacted me most was the incredible grace and forgiveness shown by the families of the church victims to the killer The response was not revenge hatred or striking back These Americans showed the best of human nature in the face of the unthinkable worstI can still remember where I was in my high school when Martin Luther King (a hero of mine along with Gandhi) was assassinated
Publishers Message
UNITY inDIVISIONby Brad Igou
All these years later seeing our first African American President sing ldquoAmazing Gracerdquo at the funeral of those innocently slaughtered churchgoers reminded me both of how far we have come and sadly that the journey has not endedWhen the Amish school shooting took place here in 2006 the world descended upon Lancaster and literally surrounded the Amish community with cameras and reporters at a time of terrible grief The Amish response was also one of forgiveness and a lesson in grace that became the subject of various books movies and feature stories One Amishman shared with me how difficult it is to forgive He further explained that it doesnrsquot mean that you donrsquot continue to hurt Some thought the Amish should build a monument and even formally observe the anniversary of
the shooting Yet the Amish simply tore down the old school and built a new one nearby They focused on those who survived putting the ordeal behind them They also knew hate could not heal Differences divisions fear hateso often one leads to another Hate groups are never about looking for commonality but about demonizing ldquothe otherrdquo Itrsquos a slippery slope from not understanding and therefore not liking a personrsquos values or beliefs to not liking the individual and then to stereotyping an entire group Perhaps they feel more ldquorightrdquo the more they make others appear so wrong Focusing looking for and eventually coming to believe in the flaws and negatives they see as threatening or dangerous to them inevitably supports their warped or distorted point of view Only a few steps now remain from justifying putting a stop not only to those differing beliefs but sometimes to those holding them as wellWhen not writing for Amish Country News I am often talking to students trying to explain some of the riddles of Amish culture I am always hoping that my words lead to openness in understanding why the Amish do what they do Understanding does not mean we have to agree with anotherrsquos point of view or ldquoconvertrdquo to a different way of life but it does lead us toward respecting one other This tolerance and acceptance takes us past the differences and toward the many things we have in common It is no longer about taking sides or ldquousrdquo versus ldquothemrdquo Amish and non-Amish clearly have our differenceshellippeople in Plain clothes and those in fancy those who ride in cars and those in a horse-and-buggy we who spend much time communicating through our ldquodevicesrdquo and those who simply enjoy ldquovisitingrdquo The Amish and modern society have had and no doubt will continue to have their clashes But in the end its long been apparent to me that these differences need not and certainly should not separate and divide us I have even discovered differences can be funThere are lessons here for all of us and examples happen around us every day Theres no escaping that it falls upon each of us to decide what our response will be a response that will be an example either good or bad for others The internet has made our world much smaller with the opportunity to learn about and make friends with people from all over our planet It also affords those who hate the opportunity to spread their message of aversion and destruction As for me I am thankful for the many lessons Irsquove learned from people cultures and religions that are very different from my own I wouldnrsquot have it any other way
COVER STORYMagic Lantern Shows 4 5
FEATURE ARTICLES Aaron amp Jessicas Buggy Rides 10An American Quilter Speaks 38Annual Hospice Benefit Auction 6Annual Threshermenrsquos Reunion 8Choo Choo Barn 34Country Home Furniture 33Dutch Apple Dinner Theater 11Jakes Country Trading Post 35Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 22Plain amp Fancy 29Renningerrsquos Antique Market 7Shupprsquos Grove Antique Market 21Union Barrel Works 9Waterrsquos Edge Mini Golf 16Zooks Homemade Chicken Pies 35
REGULAR FEATURES
Brad Igoursquos Amish Series 36 Dutch Haven Lancaster Landmark 3Sunday Activities 18
AREA MAP amp GUIDES
Advertiser Index 39Amish Country Map 40-41 Bird-in-Hand 26-29 Intercourse 30 Lititz 19 New HollandBlue Ball 20-22 Paradise 14-18Strasburg 23-25
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 43
SALEGreat DiscountsDonrsquot Miss This
Many More Discounts In Store
3019 HEMPLAND RD bull LANCASTER bull 7173976241All Pickups bull Bring Your Own Rope amp Blanket
NOW OFFERING FINANCING
NO CREDIT CHECKS
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT COLIQUIDATION SALESAND INC
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT CO
HEMPLAND RD
30 EAST
McDO
NALD
S
CENT
ERVIL
LE R
D
YORK
BIG SELECTION OF WOOD amp METAL BUNK BEDS bull MANY OTHER ITEMS wwwunclaimedfreightcompanycombull NO REFUNDS bull NO EXCHANGES bull CASH amp CARRY bull FINANCING AVAILABLE
For purchases with check bring valid driverrsquos license and phone number Unclaimed Freight cannot take responsibility for typographical errors
LANCASTER3019 Hempland Rd
7173976241Mon-Fri 9-9 | Sat 9-6 | Sun 12-5
MATTRESS SALEMattresses available in Single Full Queen amp King
SPECIALSINGLE $99FULL $139QUEEN $149
DREAMWELL MATTRESS SETS
SERTA MATTRESS SETS
SPRINGTIME MATTRESS SETS
REG RETAIL SPECIALSINGLE $48995 $26995 FULL $62995 $36995QUEEN $66995 $39995
REG RETAIL SPECIALSINGLE $29995 $14995 FULL $36995 $18995QUEEN $53995 $24995
TWIN OVER FULL BUNKBED WITH STAIRWAYLOUIE PHILIPPE 7 PC BEDROOM SETMARTINI CHERRY
GREY amp WHITE FINISHES
(INCLUDES NIGHT-STAND CHEST
DRESSER MIRROR HBFB amp RAILS)
RETAIL PRICE $240000 CASH PRICE $136995 CLOSEOUT PRICE $74995SUMMER SALE $69995
RECLINING SOFA amp LOVESEAT
WHITE (UNDER-BED STORAGE NOT INCLUDED)
RETAIL PRICE $220000CASH PRICE $154995
CLOSEOUT $59995ALL PRICES UNDER
WHOLESALEDONrsquoT MISS THE DEAL
HEADBOARD AND FOOTBOARDSINGLE - RETAIL $59995
DISCOUNT PRICE $11995DOUBLE - RETAIL $72995 DISCOUNT PRICE $14995
QUEEN - RETAIL $77995 DISCOUNT PRICE $16995
KING - RETAIL $89995 DISCOUNT PRICE $22995MATTE BLACK amp MAPLE FINISH
11 PC LIVING ROOM GROUPPADDED SUEDE CHOCOLATE OR
LAREDO GRAPHITE SOFA amp LOVESEAT WBLACK METAL
3 PC END TABLE SET AND 3PK LAMP SET
RETAIL PRICE $240095 CASH PRICE $126995 CLOSEOUT $81995
DARK BROWN MICRO FIBER
FREE RECLINER WPURCHASEREG RETAIL $248995 CASH PRICE $142995
CLOSEOUT $96995
SOFA amp LOVESEAT
COMES IN 3 SUEDE COLORS(PHOTO
RIDE CAMEL)
REG RETAIL $182995 CASH PRICE $96995 CLOSEOUT $54995
QUEEN BEDROOM SET 7 PC BEDROOM SET QUEEN BEDROOM SETCHERRY FINISH
INCLUDES HEADBRD FOOTBRD RAILS
SLATS NIGHTSTNDDRESSER
MIRROR CHESTREG RETAIL $288995 CASH PRICE $148995 CLOSEOUT $108995SUMMER SPECIAL $104995
WALNUT FINISHINCLUDES
NIGHT STAND CHEST DRESSER
MIRRORHEADBOARDFOOTBOARD AND RAILS
DISCOUNT PRICE $69995RETAIL PRICE $200600CASH PRICE $98995
ESPRESSOINCLUDES NIGHT STAND CHEST ER MIRRORHEADBRD
FOOTBRD AND RAILSRETAIL PRICE $235995CASH PRICE $128995
DISCOUNT PRICE $78995
Rocker Recliner
Romp CactusRetail Price
$98995Cash Price
$48995
Discount Price $22995
Futon w8rdquo MattressBlack Metal
Retail Price $59995
Cash Price $24995
Discount Price $19995
Twin Full Futon Bunk Bed
Black or WhiteRetail Price
$86995Cash Price
$42995
Discount Price $31995
ReclinerAssortment of
Colors Retail Price
$63995Cash Price
$29995
Discount Price $16995
Sofa Only
Cumulus CharcoalRetail Price $98995 Cash Price $48995Discount Price $31995
Swivel Rocker ReclinerTaos Black amp
Taos Mahogany Bonded LeatherRetail Price $84995Cash Price $52995
Discount Price $28995
Dining Room amp Hutch
Closeout Price $23995
ChestEstate CherryCountry Oak
FinishesRetail Price $19995Cash Price $7995
Discount Price $6995
ReclinerIsabelle Truffle
Retail Price $69995
Cash Price $47995
Closeout Price $32995
Dining Room SetTable amp 4 Chairs wFlower Design Tile Top
Discount Price $39995
Discount Price $23995
Entertainment Console
Oak or EspressoRetail Price $98995 Cash Price $48995
Discount Price $16995
5 Pc Dinette Set
Retail Price $148995
Cash Price $96996
Discount Price $58995
Queen Anne
Closeout $19895
Belvedere 92rdquo Bar w2 Barstools
Insurance Buyout $128995
Regular Retail $560000
Cash Price $246995
INCLUDES Dining Table amp Base 6 Chairs Buffet amp Hutch
Bankruptcy $168995
Retail Price $79995 Cash Price $44995
58rdquo Entertainment Console
Retail Price $129995
Cash Price $59995
w6rdquo Fiber Processing Mattresses
ReclinerColorado
Sepia Retail Price
$69995Cash Price
$47995
Wing Back ChairAssorted colors to
choose fromRetail Price
$98995Cash Price
$48995
Table amp 4 ChairsCherry Finish Top - Black Finish
Retail Price $400000Cash Price $230000
7 PC PUB SETButterrfly Leaf Solid WoodVeneer 6 Chairs
Discount Price $68995
Mahogony FinishRetail Price
$220000 Cash Price $118995
BUY THIS MONTH Get 2 Additional FREE Barstools Valued at $60000 Offer Ends 83115
Closeout Price $19995
All Solid Wood bull Black or WhiteRetail Price $79995 Cash Price $44995
48rdquo Entertainment Console
44 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
AmishNewscom bull August 2015 bull Amish Country News bull 43
SALEGreat DiscountsDonrsquot Miss This
Many More Discounts In Store
3019 HEMPLAND RD bull LANCASTER bull 7173976241All Pickups bull Bring Your Own Rope amp Blanket
NOW OFFERING FINANCING
NO CREDIT CHECKS
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT COLIQUIDATION SALESAND INC
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT CO
HEMPLAND RD
30 EAST
McDO
NALD
S
CENT
ERVIL
LE R
D
YORK
BIG SELECTION OF WOOD amp METAL BUNK BEDS bull MANY OTHER ITEMS wwwunclaimedfreightcompanycombull NO REFUNDS bull NO EXCHANGES bull CASH amp CARRY bull FINANCING AVAILABLE
For purchases with check bring valid driverrsquos license and phone number Unclaimed Freight cannot take responsibility for typographical errors
LANCASTER3019 Hempland Rd
7173976241Mon-Fri 9-9 | Sat 9-6 | Sun 12-5
MATTRESS SALEMattresses available in Single Full Queen amp King
SPECIALSINGLE $99FULL $139QUEEN $149
DREAMWELL MATTRESS SETS
SERTA MATTRESS SETS
SPRINGTIME MATTRESS SETS
REG RETAIL SPECIALSINGLE $48995 $26995 FULL $62995 $36995QUEEN $66995 $39995
REG RETAIL SPECIALSINGLE $29995 $14995 FULL $36995 $18995QUEEN $53995 $24995
TWIN OVER FULL BUNKBED WITH STAIRWAYLOUIE PHILIPPE 7 PC BEDROOM SETMARTINI CHERRY
GREY amp WHITE FINISHES
(INCLUDES NIGHT-STAND CHEST
DRESSER MIRROR HBFB amp RAILS)
RETAIL PRICE $240000 CASH PRICE $136995 CLOSEOUT PRICE $74995SUMMER SALE $69995
RECLINING SOFA amp LOVESEAT
WHITE (UNDER-BED STORAGE NOT INCLUDED)
RETAIL PRICE $220000CASH PRICE $154995
CLOSEOUT $59995ALL PRICES UNDER
WHOLESALEDONrsquoT MISS THE DEAL
HEADBOARD AND FOOTBOARDSINGLE - RETAIL $59995
DISCOUNT PRICE $11995DOUBLE - RETAIL $72995 DISCOUNT PRICE $14995
QUEEN - RETAIL $77995 DISCOUNT PRICE $16995
KING - RETAIL $89995 DISCOUNT PRICE $22995MATTE BLACK amp MAPLE FINISH
11 PC LIVING ROOM GROUPPADDED SUEDE CHOCOLATE OR
LAREDO GRAPHITE SOFA amp LOVESEAT WBLACK METAL
3 PC END TABLE SET AND 3PK LAMP SET
RETAIL PRICE $240095 CASH PRICE $126995 CLOSEOUT $81995
DARK BROWN MICRO FIBER
FREE RECLINER WPURCHASEREG RETAIL $248995 CASH PRICE $142995
CLOSEOUT $96995
SOFA amp LOVESEAT
COMES IN 3 SUEDE COLORS(PHOTO
RIDE CAMEL)
REG RETAIL $182995 CASH PRICE $96995 CLOSEOUT $54995
QUEEN BEDROOM SET 7 PC BEDROOM SET QUEEN BEDROOM SETCHERRY FINISH
INCLUDES HEADBRD FOOTBRD RAILS
SLATS NIGHTSTNDDRESSER
MIRROR CHESTREG RETAIL $288995 CASH PRICE $148995 CLOSEOUT $108995SUMMER SPECIAL $104995
WALNUT FINISHINCLUDES
NIGHT STAND CHEST DRESSER
MIRRORHEADBOARDFOOTBOARD AND RAILS
DISCOUNT PRICE $69995RETAIL PRICE $200600CASH PRICE $98995
ESPRESSOINCLUDES NIGHT STAND CHEST ER MIRRORHEADBRD
FOOTBRD AND RAILSRETAIL PRICE $235995CASH PRICE $128995
DISCOUNT PRICE $78995
Rocker Recliner
Romp CactusRetail Price
$98995Cash Price
$48995
Discount Price $22995
Futon w8rdquo MattressBlack Metal
Retail Price $59995
Cash Price $24995
Discount Price $19995
Twin Full Futon Bunk Bed
Black or WhiteRetail Price
$86995Cash Price
$42995
Discount Price $31995
ReclinerAssortment of
Colors Retail Price
$63995Cash Price
$29995
Discount Price $16995
Sofa Only
Cumulus CharcoalRetail Price $98995 Cash Price $48995Discount Price $31995
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48rdquo Entertainment Console
44 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515
44 bull Amish Country News bull August 2015 bull AmishNewscom
Email us for details amishbuggyridesgmailcom
ASK FOR INFO ABOUT PRIVATE RIDESBook a private ride by September 30 amp Mention this Ad
to get a Laser cut wooden Buggy Ride Wooden Ornament
Free ParkingLots of It
Visit a real Amish farm Get off the buggy and see the cows and Clydesdale-type work horses
Ask about our longer rides
Ride through ourcovered bridge
WE ABSOLUTELYOFFER YOU MORE
7 DIFFERENT ROUTES MORE MILES
MORE SCENERYALL IN THE COUNTRY
in ALL AMISH AREA
Bring the whole family wwwamishbuggyridescom
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
PRIVATE AMISH ROAD Real Family Carriages
Located in the country at Plain amp Fancy Farm
midway betweenBird-in-Hand and Intercourse
GPS 3121 Old Philadelphia PikeRonks PA 17572
For More Informationor Group Tours of 20 or More Call
717-723-0478
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDFOR GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS
OVER 10 - EMAIL US
ldquoThe Cookie RunrdquoAdults $10 Child $6A 3 Plus Mile Ride Thru an Amish Farm with a Brief Stop for Optional Drinks and Cookies Feel the Country (20-25 minutes)
ldquoAmish Town Tourrdquo Adults $14 Child $7A 4 Mile Tour Passing Several Amish Businesses in Our Community and an All Amish Farm Area Experience Real Amish Life (30-35 Minutes)
ldquoAmish Farm Tourrdquo Adults $21 Child $11Visit a Real Amish Farm Tour the Barn See the Cows and Big Clydesdale-type Work Horses America the Way It Used to Be (50-60 minutes) Our Customer Preferred Ride
Come See Us and Ask About Our Longest Tour
ldquoThe AMISH JOURNEY RIDErdquo Tour a Real Working Amish Farm an Amish Quilts and Crafts Store and Learn About Amish Life Riding Through the Countryside (1-34 hours)
We Absolutely Offer You MoreVisit us first Herersquos what you can see on your ride
bull Amish Schools bull Amish Farm Stands bull Amish Hat Shopbull Quilt Shops bull Amish Buggy Factory bull Furniture Shopsbull Harness Shop bull Amish Shoe Store
Tours amp Pricing
Summer Hours Open 7 Days a WeekMonday-Saturday 9am-630pm | Sunday 10am-430pm
Child Rate is 12 yrs and Under | UNDER 3 is Free
Ride Into Summer
ADULT FARES ONLY Coupon must be given at time of ride amp cant be combined with any other offer All riders must take
the same tour Expires 91515