Amish Heartland, May 2012

May 2012

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Terri Robertssix years since Nickel Mines shooting, mother visits Berlin to tell her story

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By Katherine Ryder • Editor

hat do we do when our hearts are shattered?This question has been ringing in my ears ever since

Terri Roberts visited Berlin on Friday, April 13.As most know, Roberts was the mother of Charles

Carl Roberts IV, the man who shot 10 Amish school girls in Lancaster, Pa. six years ago.When Roberts approached the podium in the Perry

Reese Community Center of Hiland High School Friday evening, she asked the question, “What do we do when our hearts are shattered?” Since then I’ve thought about the weight that

question holds. We are all faced with obstacles, tragedies and

disappointments. They’re a fact of life that our elders have preached about for centuries, envoking a certain perspective to our daily struggles.It’s a question that challenges individuals to take

control of their actions, their responses to the difficult moments in each of their lives.Most of the time that is much easier said than done,

especially since (it seems anyway) that how we react is more instinct than thought. Dexterity is rarely chosen over the effect of raw emotion.Still, when Roberts confronted the crowd she wasn't

asking for an answer to her own pain – her own grief. She has already transformed her grief to grace. She asked to send the message to her audience.How should we respond?We choose nearly every moment of our lives. Tragedy

may fall unexpectedly, but we choose how to confront it. It’s our choices that enable our growth or our demise.

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Event Preview .....................................................04Kiko’s Greenhouse: spring has arrived, greenhouse in bloom .........................................06Terri Roberts: six years since Nickel Mines shooting, mother visits Berlin to tell her story 12Country View Wicker: indoor, outdoor...a complete line of wicker furniture .....................................32Raber’s Bike Shop offers quality, service and inventory.........................................38

Visitors’ Guide ....................................................05Calendar of Events............................................16Amish Heartland Map ......................................20Just Visiting: Amish Heartland’s Inns ............40Photo Scavenger Hunt ......................................45

Editorial ......................................................................00Recipes ................................................................30Buggy Wheel......................................................44

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

SHOPS & SUCHAmish Country Peddler ............36Berlin Leather & Pets ...............36Carriage House ..........................37Charm Harness & Boot ............09Kiko’s Greenhouse ....................05Main Street Bears ......................05Pine Cone Gift Shop .................11Quailcrest Farms ........................03RW Leather ................................29Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts ............................10The Greenhouse Shoppe ..........09

For more information about advertising in Amish Heartland, contact Amanda Nixon, 330-287-1668.

ANTIQUES & ARTWalnut Creek Antique Mall ....29

ATTRACTIONSBehalt/Amish & MennoniteHeritage Center .........................05Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ...............................37Yoder's Amish Home ................03

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLESAudrey’s Attic............................36Parsley Pot ..................................05Sol’s Exchange ...........................11World Crafts ...............................03

DINING & FOODBoyd & Wurthmann ..................37Guggisberg Cheese ....................37Kauffman’s Country Bakery ....29Miller’s Bakery ..........................29Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen .................28Shisler’s Cheese House .............05Troyer’s Home Pantry ...............36

FURNITURE & WOODWORKINGFour Corners Furniture ............28Green Acres Furniture..............27Homestead Furniture ................27Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ...........11Ole Mill Furniture .....................36Troyer Furniture ........................27Walnut Creek Furniture ...........27Weavers Furniture .....................27

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOSCountry View Wicker ................29Kauffman Lawn Furniture .......28

LODGINGBerlin Grande Hotel .................37Berlin Village Inn ......................29Blessings Lodge .........................36Cricket Hill Cabins ....................41Guggisberg Swiss Inn ................41

Premier Carriage House Cottages .....................09/41Scenic Hills RV Park .................05Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites ........................41

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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many activities for the entire family. Dandelion wine sampling, cellar tours and live entertainment are scheduled for both days.

On May 5 at Noon, children will enjoy the dandelion picking contest and making their own dandelion jelly. Dandelion sausage, dandelion bread, dandelion gravy, dandelion lasagna, dandelion ice cream and dandelion

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~ HOLMES COUNTY ~BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish &

Mennonite Heritage Center America’s most-exciting cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history; half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; NE of Berlin, off US 62 at 5798 CR 77, (330) 893-3192, www.behalt.com; Open Year Round Mon.-Sat. 9-5 (June 1-Oct. 31; open Friday & Saturday evenings til 8 p.m.)

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DALTON: Kiko’s Greenhouse — Gift shop & area’s largest lawn ornament display, ranging from gargoyles, geese, bird baths, gazing balls, plant markers, baskets, annuals and perennials. 15579 Lincoln Way West,

(330) 832-8698.

ORRVILLE: Shisler’s Cheese House — “The Best Little Cheese House in Wayne County”. Open 7 days 8am - 6pm. Cheese, Smoked Meats, Gourmet Foods, Heggy’s & Coblentz Chocolate.www.cheesehouse.com 55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105

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Kiko’s Greenhouse


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spring has arrived, greenhouse in bloom

hat started out as a hobby by Jim Kiko, owner of Kiko’s Greenhouse in Dalton, has manifested itself into a flourishing business.

In 1980, Kiko began with a simple line of plants and accessories on the other side of the farm house that currently inhabits the business today. It was moved in 1986 to progress the space and inventory.

With products ranging from vegetables and bedding flowers to hanging baskets and lawn décor, Kiko’s Greenhouse covers a one hundred mile radius for constant customers, drawing in tourists during its busiest time of the season in May.

Walking into Kiko’s Greenhouse, customers can expect to find an array of items for their lawn décor including numerous statues, wind chimes, bird feeders and much more.

Kiko is currently partially retired. After considering full retirement, he enjoyed the job so much that he decided to keep working.

“I like what I do,” Kiko said. “Everything in general really, it’s a good job and I think I’ll hang on to it.”

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I like what I do. Everything in general really, it's a good job and I think I'll hang on to it.

As May is consistent for getting busy, the staff at Kiko’s Greenhouse works diligently to get the store ready. An early spring season has paid off for most gardeners and farmers this year, and Kiko’s is no different.

“We’re trying to get things cleaned up and ready for the big rush,” Kiko said. “It’s a challenge everyday to do something different and make it better, which is what we’re always trying for.”

Kiko’s Greenhouse is located at 15579 Lincoln Way West in Dalton. Regular business hours during the summer are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 4-6 p.m.; times may vary depending on the weather. For more information call 330-832-8698.

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hen asked, most people say that the worst pain imaginable is when a parent loses a child. A spouse, traumatic; a friend, sad; hunger, gruesome; death itself, sometimes unbearable – but the wrenching pain that comes from a mother outliving her child is often said to be…inconceivable.“How do we respond when life’s tragedies shatters

our hearts?” Terri Roberts, the mother of Charles Carl Roberts IV, asked the audience on Friday evening, April 13. Oct. 2, 2006 is known as the day when Charles Roberts IV, 32, entered the Nickel Mines school building in Lancaster, Pa. and shot 10 Amish girls, before turning the gun on himself, leaving five dead and one severely injured.When Roberts approached her audience at the Perry

Reese Community Center at Hiland High School in Berlin, Ohio on Friday, she wasn’t asking us why her heart was shattered or even how it was supposed to heal. She was inflicting to those of us who gathered the idea to how we cope with tragedy.Almost 1,000 individuals, Amish and English, sat in the

crowd to hear the story retold by Terri Roberts. On the way to Hiland High School the traffic was all headed in the same direction – to Perry Reese – to learn the truth about forgiveness.The night began with Lisa Troyer singing “Come, Now is

the Time to Worship.” As the audience congregated and found their seats, Troyer told the crowd that “whenever we get to come together to talk about forgiveness, that is a time for us to worship.” One by one they drew their chairs and waited in anticipation. Waited for the answer, waited for an understanding, waited for the reason as to why Charlie took innocent lives that day.The event was sponsored both by Gospel Book

Store, owned and operated by Eli Small Hostetler, and Behalt/Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center,

owned and operated by Paul Miller. As Eli took the stage to begin the evening in prayer, he told the crowd of an experience he had during a visit he took to Amsterdam after the shooting in 2006. He said he had encountered a man who told him when they had heard about the events at Nickel Mines they all wanted to be Amish for a day, so they could understand forgiveness.This is what fueled the many articles

proceeding Oct. 2. They all told the story about forgiveness.After Terri Roberts heard the sirens

echo through her neighborhood, after she learned her son had been involved, after she learned he was the cause, after she learned he was dead, Roberts tried to process that it was all something Charlie was capable of. She witnessed her husband holding a dish cloth over his face, rubbing away so many tears that the skin on his forehead began to peel. She witnessed families and friends learn one by one the connection to

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the event, to her son, to their own child’s death. She felt her heart shatter.“In our humanness we cannot

understand all of the things that happen,” Hostetler said closing the prayer before Roberts appeared on stage.It’s the true nature of this area, the

Amish community that inhabits such a large portion of the state. The English view the Amish as a group that upholds their beliefs

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every moment of every day; they are viewed as “living saints.” We live in a world of temptation – everywhere we go we find people and things that work to place distance between ourselves and God. But in an Amish community, the one true variable that always stays constant is their purity.The attitude of the evening was

solemn. Maybe because of the anticipation, maybe because of our knowledge of the history already, maybe because of the video that played capturing footage of emergency vehicles and interviews. It’s a moment in history that has been marked as a tragedy. A tragedy for which one of Roberts’ beloved

sons was responsible.Charlie was born to an ordinary

family, his mother was employed at Sight & Sound Theatre, his father was a driver for Amish families. Charlie married and created a family of his own. But when his daughter died shortly after birth, he turned his grief into anger. Unlike the teachings of forgiveness and finding God’s grace, Charlie blamed Him for unjustly taking his little girl. This is what Terri believes started the fire in her son’s actions that day.After Charlie dismissed the 15

Amish boys from the schoolhouse on Oct. 2, he tied the feet together of the 10 girls and lined them up in

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front of him. One by one he shot them, saying they would pay for his daughter’s death. He would take the innocent, just as the innocent was taken from him.Before reinforcements could

break through, Charlie turned the gun on himself.The darkness that evades our own

minds is nothing short of a living hell. When a creation takes to the shadows and succumbs, light can rarely penetrate.As the Roberts returned home to

find solace and healing, unsure of how the journey could manifest itself in front of them, Henry – an Amish neighbor – knocked on the door.Roberts refers to Henry as her

“Angel in Black,” because out of the ashes Henry brought hope to the Roberts family. As he approached Roberts’ husband, Charles kept his head down and buried, not meeting Henry’s eyes for nearly 45 minutes. Henry placed a hand on Charles’ shoulder and said ‘Roberts, we love you. We don’t hold this against you. We forgive.’Out of the ashes. Hope for ahead.On the documentary video, the voice

of an Amish woman comes across and she explains what forgiveness means in her community. “You haven’t forgotten what’s happened,” she said. “You’ve released unto God the person who has done this. You’ve given up your right to seek revenge. You’re free.”As Terri Roberts stands behind the

podium, she addresses the crowd with assurance, “My mind will never stop going back to that day. I will never forget. The sadness of the tragedy is not our whole life, it is just the hard parts. Recognize with them. Deal with them. Reach out.” What do we do when our lives are

shattered?Proceeds from the evenings events

will be donated to the Community

Therapy Barn in Lancaster, totaling $2,400.Hostetler and Miller offer their

thanks to the community of Berlin and its neighbors for traveling to witness Roberts and her “Journey Through Adversity,” as the program was titled. After her battle with cancer, Roberts believed that she had already known adversity, been challenged in her faith, unknowing that the storm of Oct. 2 was still ahead.Followed by a question and answer

session, the final message for the evening was clear and defined. “His ways are not our ways,” Roberts said. “We ask God to restore our joy.”The power of forgiveness became

a bigger story than the tragedy itself in the days following Oct. 2, 2006. And today, through conferences like the one on April 13, articles written, novels published, the story is told again and again, not to relive the moments of sorrow, but to understand how grace can come from the depths of despair.What do we do when our hearts are

shattered? We forgive.

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2Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock AuctionWhere: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. HopeWhen: 11:30 a.m.Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round. Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and buggies coming and going from the market. During fair weather flea market vendors sell their wares on the outside. A large building also provides shelter for flea market vendors and shoppers. Flea market opens at 7 a.m., Hay Auction and Produce Auction begin at 10 a.m., Livestock Sale begins at 11:30 a.m., and the Poultry Sale begins at 1 p.m. For more information call 330-674-6188 or visit www.mthopeauction.com.

Dandelion May Fest & Great Dandelion CookoffWhere: Breitenbach Wine Cellars; 5934 Old Route 39, DoverFor more information call 330-343-3603 or visit www.breitenbachwine.com.

5Local Authors Book SigningWhere: P. Graham DunnWhen: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

4-5Annual Spring FairWhere: P. Graham DunnWhen: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lehman’s Spring Open HouseWhere: Lehman’s Hardware; 4779 Kidron Rd., DaltonWhen: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.For more information call 888-438-5346 or visit www.lehmans.com.

4First Friday CelebrationWhere: Main Street in Downtown CoshoctonWhen: 5-8 p.m.This free event uses historic Main Street as the backdrop for musical entertainment, kids’ activities, an art show and sale, wonderful food, sidewalk sales and so much more. These diverse activities are planned to appeal to people of all ages. Free.

4-6Coshocton Canal Quilters 25th Annual Quilt ShowWhere: Civic Hall; 313 Main St., CoshoctonThe show will have on display over 125 quilted items including wall hangings, lap quilts, wearable quilted articles, a special category for our 25th Anniversary, challenge quilts, bed turning showcasing antique quilts, general store with various craft and quilt items made by the guild members, vendors mall and lots of demo’s. Admission is $3.For more information call 740-622-3468 or visit www.visitcoshocton.com.

Full event listing for the month can be found online at www.amish-heartland.com!

All aboard! Our fair is all about trains this year. Loads of fun for kids of all ages and incredible specials. For more information call 866-922-0306 or visit www.pgrahamdunn.com.

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Antiques in the AlleyWhere: Historic Downtown MillersburgFor more information call 330-674-3955 or visit www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com.

Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock AuctionWhere: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. HopeWhen: 11:30 a.m.Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round. Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and buggies coming and going from the market. During fair weather flea market vendors sell their wares on the outside. A large building also provides shelter for flea market vendors and shoppers.

Spring FestivalWhere: Holmes County Training Center; 8001 TR 574, HolmesvilleFor more information call 330-674-8045 or visit www.holmesmrdd.com.

Steve Chupp Furniture AuctionWhere: Buckeye Event Center; 624 Henry St., DaltonWhen: 9 a.m.Auction of new Amish-made furniture. For more information call 330-465-4725 or visit www.stevechuppauctions.com.

19th Annual Plant Discovery DayWhere: Secrest Arboretum – OARDCWhen: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.In and around Fisher Auditorium – OARDC. A premier plant and art sale with hard to find plants for the home and landscape. Walking tours, auctions, Bug Zoo, food vendors. For more information call 330-464-2148 or visit www.secrest.osu.edu.

Mother’s Day Tea & Victorian Fashion ShowWhere: Zimmerman Bury Octagon HouseWhen: 1-4 p.m.A special day to enjoy a full high pink tea, learn the history of the house and a Victorian era fashion show. Seating is limited, please register early; for more information call 330-855-4251 or visit www.zimmermanburyoctagonhouse.org.

National Train Day Open HouseWhere: Orrville DepotWhen: Noon-4 p.m.Train and track car rides and Depot Museum Open House; for more information call 330-683-2426 or visit www.orrvillerailroad.com.

Flea market opens at 7 a.m., Hay Auction and Produce Auction begin at 10 a.m., Livestock Sale begins at 11:30 a.m., and the Poultry Sale begins at 1 p.m. For more information call 330-674-6188 or visit www.mthopeauction.com.

Several local authors will line the gallery for book signings and questions; for more information call 866-922-0306 or visit www.pgrahamdunn.com.

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19Taste for SummerWhere: Clary Gardens; 588 W. Chestnut St. (SR 541 West), CoshoctonEnjoy 12 wineries and three well-known barbeque vendors: Grillin’ n Chillin’ from Zanesville, The Pointe Restaurant from Cambridge, and Cindy’s Restaurant from Berlin. There will be live music from local groups all day in and around the wine tasting area and silent auction items from Gameline Auctions, Columbus, Ohio. There will also be shuttles to and from both Historic Roscoe Village and several other local hunting and specialty shops in the city of Coshocton.For more information call 740-502-5227 or visit www.TasteforSummer.com.


20Smithville Community Historical Society Open HouseWhere: Smithville Historical Society & Mishler MillWhen: 1:30-4 p.m.Mishler Weaving Mill, Village Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville. Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible. For more information call 330-669-9308 or visit www.roostweb.com/~ohschs/index.html.

The Village Network Motorcycle Poker RunWhere: The Village NetworkFor more information call 330-264-3232 or visit www.thevillagenetwork.org.

9th Annual Cruisin’ for a CureWhere: Killbuck Savings Bank, KillbuckFor more information call 330-276-4881 or visit www.killbuckbank.com.

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29Hartzler’s Music NightWhere: Hartzler Family Dairy & Ice Cream ShoppeWhen: 7 p.m.Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening outside listening to local musicians – weather permitting. For more information call 330-345-8190 or visit www.hartzlerfamilydairy.com.

24Guided Spring WalkWhere: Secrest Arboretum – OARDCWhen: 2 p.m.Take a guided walk through the beautiful Secrest Arboretum celebrating the return of Spring! For more information call 330-464-2148 or visit www.secrest.osu.edu.

26-27Great Lakes Fiber ShowWhere: Wayne County Fairgrounds; 199 Vanover St., WoosterWhen: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Sales booths with fiber related supplies and fiber art. Workshop and demonstrations, kids’ activities, Skein Competition, Fleece Show and Sale, fresh cooked lamb and more! For more information call 330-264-9665, email [email protected] or visit www.greatlakesfibershow.com.

26Spring Fishing DerbyWhere: P. Graham DunnWhen: 8 a.m.-NoonSmall registration fee. Bring your own bait or buy on site. Two awards given; for more information call 866-922-0306 or visit www.pgrahamdunn.com.

Lehman’s Dutch Oven Cook-offWhere: Lehman’s HardwareFor more information call 888-438-5346 or visit www.Lehmans.com.

Marshallville Antique Tractor PullWhere: Marshallville ParkWhen: 1 p.m.Pulling antique tractors from 1900-1985. One of the oldest pulls in the area; for more information call 330-855-1325.

The Tribute QuartetWhere: Amish Door Restaurant; 1210 Winesburg St., WilmotThe Tribute’s Quartet’s name came from its version of “preserving the heritage and promoting the future of Southern Gospel music.” The goal was to pay homage to the legends its members grew up admiring, to carry that torch respectfully, and to create a sound uniquely their own, becoming the kind of quartet they believed the Lord was calling them to be. Order your tickets today and join us for a night of fantastic music! For more information call 888-264-7436 or visit www.amishdoor.com.

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3 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

17 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

20 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum

4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

9 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin(40.561531º -81.7957431º)

23 Kauffman’s Country Bakery


(40.5738493º -81.781379º)

27 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg(40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

28 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen 8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg(40.6241479º -81.7915683º)

39 Shisler’s Cheese House55 Kidron Rd., Orrville

(40.796565º -81.746371º)

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

(40.7554854º -81.8442625º)

4 Berlin Grande Hotel 4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

7 Berlin Village Inn5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5597161º -81.80692º)

8 Blessings Lodge 5174 TR 359, Millersburg(40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg(40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

18 Guggisberg Swiss Inn 5025 SR 557, Millersburg(40.5229551º -81.8039052º)

33 Premier Carriage House Cottages

6291 CR 203, Millersburg(40.573123º -81.847810)

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

(40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

40 Sojourner's Lodge & Log

Cabin Suites 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee(40.6679637º -81.6913663º)

45 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 3515 CR 168, Millersburg(40.573412º -81.74763º)

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

Includes GPS coordinates

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1 Amish Country Peddler 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek(40.5451448º -81.7386129º)

2 Audrey’s Attic 147 N. Main St., Orrville(40.841048º -81.764447º)

5 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4757 SR 39, Millersburg(40.841048º -81.764447º)

10 Carriage House 3213 SR 39, between Walnut

Creek and Berlin(40.5450908º -81.7383975º)

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

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

14 Four Corners Furniture 7000 TR 652, Millersburg(40.599304º -81.761186º)

15 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre(40.7071309º -81.679855º)

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

19 Harvest Moon 4972 E. Main St., Berlin(40.5617802º -81.8012863º)

21 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope(40.6268459º -81.784219º)

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

24 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg(40.5690155º -81.7849802º)

25 Kiko's Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way West, Dalton(40.7986495º -81.6467745º)

26 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre(40.7225129º -81.5224304º)

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

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

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

32 Pine Cone Gift Shop 2877 Kidron Rd., Kidron(40.7653453º -81.7452453º)

34 Quailcrest Farms 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster(40.8977379º -81.991655º)

35 Raber's Bike Shop 6515 Ohio 241, Millersburg(40.5914669º -81.8758906º)

36 R.W. Leather 4415 CR 114, Sugarcreek(40.5287643º -81.7257082º)

37 Salt Creek Bedding 13155 Salt Creek Rd.,

Fredericksburg(40.674842º -81.7821696º)

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

42 Swiss Country

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

43 Troyer’s Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek(40.5110001º -81.6529587º)

46 Walnut Creek Antique Mall

4872 McKinley Place Dr.,

Walnut Creek(40.5404832º -81.7202957º)

47 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek(40.5463267º -81.7477899º)

48 Weaver’s Furniture 7011 Old Route 39 NW,

Sugarcreek(40.5083119º -81.5935609º)

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

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(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

17 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

20 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum

4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

9 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin(40.561531º -81.7957431º)

27 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg(40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

4 Berlin Grande Hotel 4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

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

(40.5597161º -81.80692º)

13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg(40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

33 Premier Carriage House Cottages

6291 CR 203, Millersburg(40.573123º -81.847810)

38 Scenic Hills RV Park 4642 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

45 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 3515 CR 168, Millersburg(40.573412º -81.74763º)

5 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4757 SR 39, Millersburg(40.841048º -81.764447º)

19 Harvest Moon 4972 E. Main St., Berlin(40.5617802º -81.8012863º)

41 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin

(40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

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“We had friends who could repair wicker furniture and they had a variety of inventory already on hand,” Verna said. “We started small and grew from there.”

Most of the wicker selection is imported; however, the business also provides wicker accessories, cushions and various home décor items along with its range of indoor and outdoor furniture.

The cushions, accessories and home décor are made in the United States and purchased from retailers. The most popular collections include Grand Iisle, Mountain View, Old Nassau and Naples.

Country View Wicker’s main focus is in supplying locals and tourists with a variety of wicker furniture all in one location. The business also works with customers who are looking for replacement cushions, in the instance that the customer already has a piece of wicker and needs to update or repair the look of it.

“We’re a one of a kind store,” Verna said. “We hear people say they have never found this much variety all in one place.”

As the weather gets nicer and people are looking to spruce up their lawns and patio spaces, outdoor furniture is increasing in popularity. Country View Wicker offers chairs, loveseats, swings, chaise lounges, tables and dining sets perfect for outdoor living space.

“A lot of people are doing more with the outdoor space,” Verna said. “They make a very nice

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display and it brings the comfort of the indoor.”

Future goals for the business include a growth in inventory. At the moment Verna and Esta are looking into doing more with their sectionals line, especially the products made by NorthCape International, if they find a need for it in the community.

Verna and Esta strive to work personally with a customer’s needs and goals for their home.

On a day-to-day basis “we’re trying to understand what the customer wants and where their needs are,” Verna said. “It’s my favorite aspect of the business, working with customers, making happy customers. I love sales…it’s kind of my passion.”

Country View Wicker is located at 2701 Ohio 557 in Baltic. Regular business hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday. For more information call 330-897-6007 or visit www.countryviewwicker.com. ’’

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photos by Katherine Ryder

Country View Wicker is located at 2701 Ohio 557 in Baltic. Regular business hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday. For more information call 330-897-6007 or visit www.countryviewwicker.com.

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s a business that has resided just outside of the Millersburg area for the past six years, Raber’s Bike Shop is still not that well known to the outside area.Part of that could be because

the business is nestled back along the rolling hills of Holmes County, but it could also be because the local Amish owned specialty takes a careful note in maintaining its humble existence.In the coming year 26-year-

old owner, Raber, is working to promote the bike shop’s customer base, giving locals and tourists alike a reason to drive the distance to his store.“Why should they drive the

distance to buy here?” Raber said. “That’s what I want to focus on…giving them a reason.”Through Raber’s extensive

customer service, visitors are

Raber's Bike Shop

primarily given certain amenities when considering purchasing a bike. With a friendly and knowledgeable staff, individuals will receive a ten percent discount on accessories for one full year, a lifetime of free minor adjustments, a lifetime warranty on the bike frame, one free tune-up within four months of purchase, a free basic fit – by definition a “free basic fit” is done with special tools


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offers quality, service and inventory

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to adjust the seat and handlebars to a position that is healthy for a rider’s knees and joints – 50 percent off on a professional fit – a two to three hour extensive fit. The business also guarantees 100

percent satisfaction guarantee on everything it sells.“We focus on the customer, their

needs, not our own,” Raber said. “Each customer going out the door

“Raber's” continued on page 42

with exactly what they need and want.”With customer service as its number

one priority, Raber’s Bike Shop strives to go the second and third mile to make sure each customer is satisfied.Walking through the display room,

it’s noticeable that Raber carries

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Cricket Hill CabinsAddress: 5631 TR 351, MillersburgPhone/website: Call 330-674-1892 or visit www.crickethillcabins.com

Three private cabins nestled in the woods. Featuring a queen-sized bed in the loft, a kitchen, fi replace,

gas grill, porch, outdoor fi re ring and Jacuzzi for two. Three cabins feature an outdoor spa on the deck overlooking a wooded ravine.

Located just three and a half miles west of Berlin. Air conditioning and heat included. No pets. Open seven days

a week, year-round. Stay 2 or more nights-save $10 off per night. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for last minute deals.

Premier Carriage House CottagesAddress: 6291 CR 203, MillersburgPhone/website: Call 1-866-590-1700 or visit berlincabins.com

Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a retreat with the family and friends, Premier Carriage House Cottages welcomes you to beautiful Amish Country with seven luxury cottages. King-sized bed, Jacuzzi tub for two, large stone fi replace, TV, DVD player, CD player and a back porch with a barbecue grill are just a few of the amenities these cottages have to offer you.

Come and have your breath taken away...at a slower pace!Premier Carriage House Cottages was voted by "Best of the

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Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin SuitesAddress: 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (15 minutes from Berlin)Phone/website: Call 330-359-5320 or visit www.sojournerslodgeohio.com

A secluded countryside retreat with luxurious cabin and lodge suites tucked away on 20 acres in Amish country!

Fireplaces, Jacuzzis for two, full kitchens, spacious living rooms, gorgeous master bedrooms, Directv, Dvd, wonderful log woodworking throughout each suite and much more!

Along with our beautiful suites, you can relax by our three-acre lake, stroll through our woods on our hiking trails (including a sixty-foot bridge over a ravine), unwind by our beautifully landscaped stone fi re pits and courtyards!

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CALL 1-800-686-2958

Guggisberg Swiss InnAddress: 5025 SR 557, MillersburgMailing: PO Box 1, Charm, Ohio 44617Phone/website: Call 330-893-3600 or visit www.guggisbergswissinn.com

You'll see horses grazing everywhere. With an on-premise horseback riding stable, guests can enjoy a guided trail ride through some of the most beautiful countryside that Holmes County has to offer.

The Inn offers 23 standard and one jacuzzi suite. All guests of the Inn are welcome to come and enjoy breakfast in the glassed in dining room.

"Guggisberg Swiss Inn...where you come to stay after a busy day...and leave relaxed spiritually and physically."

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Rivvels:*1 c. flour*1/2 tsp. salt*1 egg1.In a medium bowl, mix the flour and salt. Break the egg into the flour mixture and mix together until you have lumps about the size of grapes.2.This is a fairly messy process, so feel free to use your hands to mix. Drop these rivvels into the soup and, stirring occasionally, cook them until done, about 10 minutes or so depending on their size.3.If the soup is too thick, you can add more milk. Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.

a large stock of high-end bicycles; he believes that a bike isn’t worth stocking if it’s not made to last. Ranging from professional and competitive lines to family-friendly and children’s bikes, the business aims to consistently keep its focus on the customer.Raber’s Bike Shop features a

large selection of high-end road and mountain bikes, featuring high quality brands like Giant, Eddy Merckx, Specialized, S-Works Dealer and Pinarello.“We keep a lot of different options

in stock for people to test out and compare,” Raber said. “That way they know exactly what they’re getting.”Operating on three basic points:

quality, service and inventory, Raber believes that is where people benefit, customers and owners alike. Raber makes it well known that he is not here to be the cheapest business.

“We have fair prices,” Raber said. “But we do offer the price match option to meet our competition and to reach another customer base.”As they are nestled among the

hills of Holmes County, Raber views his location as prime, taking benefit to being out in the middle of nowhere.When the business started, Raber

was a mere 20-years-old. He had the drive to start his own business, wanting a good job that he could enjoy, being mechanically-minded. In 2009 the business was

established, starting with 1,200-1,500 square feet and growing to 6,000 square feet today.The credit to his thriving business

is placed among God’s blessings.“God blesses or takes away,”

Raber said.Raber also gives thanks to all of

the loyal customers who believe in the quality products he tries to provide.In 2012 Raber’s Bike Shop was

voted best in a contest titled "Beacon’s Best" of the Akron Beacon Journal.With a solid customer base

and a community that buys in quality and service rather than a cheaper product, Raber believes in the validity of the business and the focus in the three points of customer service.Raber’s Bike Shop is located

at 6515 Ohio 241 in Millersburg. Regular business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. For more information call 330-674-3186. As an Amish business they do not have a phone in the store, individuals are asked to leave a voicemail if there is no response and a member of the staff will return the call as soon as possible.

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

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SPRING PHOTO CONTESTAmish Heartland is having a spring

photo contest.For the upcoming season put

your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country.Contestants can submit as many

photos as they want. The deadline for the Spring Photo

Contest is JUNE 1, 2012.The top three winners will be

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

[email protected].

We were just visiting Amish Country with the winter special. Everything was so green and the buds on the trees were outstanding. We love it so much, we go twice a year.

-LYNNE WITKOWSKI, AKRON, NY

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The scenery – but I particularly only like the craft stores. There are always such beautiful items to buy. I also enjoy the bulk and meat stores...and wine. It's a joy to meet the Amish people and their culture.

-MARY ANN PERTZ, PARMA

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The local news and calendar of events.-NETTIE TROYER, WINESBURG

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I love coming out to the Amish Country with my daughters, Linda and Janet. First thing I pick up are all the Amish brochures, including the Amish Heartland. I love the recipes, stories and pictures.

-BETTY VIDMAR, HOPEDALE

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We love the Amish Country and we visit there twice a year and sometimes more. We enjoy the booklet. It gives you so much information on what to see and do. Thanks!

-MADELYN REDD, LOGAN

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The features that you write about in every issue.

-HELEN WRIGHT, MANSFIELD

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The beautiful scenery and restaurants. It is so relaxing.

-SHIRLEY LIGHT, ASHLAND

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Information on events to come and visit. Great photos!

-FLOYD HOLSHU, WILLIAMSTON, WV

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My wife and I traveled to Amish Country last week for two days. The weather was perfect and the food was great.

-CECIL DUNCAN, NEW HAVEN, WV

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Everything...it's a great little magazine.-HARRIET CHANEY, NEWCOMERSTOWN

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

the one below. It may be tucked in an ad, in a picture or placed somewhere else on a page. It won’t be just any buggy wheel, but just like one of the wheels at the right.Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland Puzzle, 212

E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by May 31, 2012. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a six-month subscription to Amish Heartland.In last month's issue the buggy wheel was hidden on page 24.

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

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Don’t miss a single issue of Amish Heartland

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Order your subscription by sending your name, address, phone number and check (made out to Spectrum Publications) to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691.

Photo Scavenger HuntAmish Heartland is introducing another contest for its faithful readers. Four times a year readers will have the opportunity to identify popular landmarks throughout Amish Country. Be the first to submit the correct location of where the photos were taken and win a prize from one of our local retailers.

Send your answers to:Spectrum Publications • 212 E. Liberty St. • Wooster, Ohio 446691 or via email, [email protected].

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