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Amish Heartland, December 2012
A magazine about Ohio's largest Amish community and travel and shopping options in Wayne and Holmes counties. Published monthly by Spectrum Publications, a division of The Daily Record.
A H Carriage house A WINTER WONDERLAND Attractions • Events • Maps • Shopping mish eartland December 2012 AT THE GREENHOUSE SHOPPE Raber's Bike Shop holiday Sweets & treats from an amish kitchen "A Season for Tending" Amish Vines and Orchards, Book 1 reviewed by Amanda Nixon • AMISH HEARTLAND CONTRIBUTOR Book Review In this compelling story about an Old Order Amish girl, Rhoda Byler has been blessed with an unusually successful "green thumb." While most gardens and crops in the area are lacking, Rhoda's garden flourishes beyond a small-minded town's understanding, causing Rhoda to be treated as different. Rhoda is not accepted and even feared for being different and not conforming to her traditional Amish roots. Rhoda spends her time in her own world, tending to her garden and growing her canning business. Rhoda has decided she does not need anyone's approval or friendship as long as she can tend her garden. Meanwhile, another key character emerges. Samuel King has taken over his family 's apple orchard. He wants nothing more than to expand and carry on the King name with the legendary orchard. Unfortunately, a devastating mishap occurs, causing the King orchard to plummet. Samuel and his family are on the verge of giving up. One night, while out on her rumschpringe, Leah King (Samuel's sister), unexpectedly brings the two character's worlds together. Leah serves as the bridge between Rhoda's ability to grow anything with Samuels' growing orchard dilemma. Rhoda must overcome many insecurities in order to help save the King orchard. Samuel must trust in nR Rhoda's Rho hoda ho da a s ability abi bili li ity to to possibly possib po poss ss sib bly y benefit benefi en nefi fit the King orchard. t th e Ki K ng o rcha rc hard ha rd. d. The two characters are humorous in their contrasting banter as they both struggle to realize that they need this union to become the special individuals God intended them to be. 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A H mish eartland Contents 06 FEATURES Carriage House: Celebrating 20 years of custom framing and interior decor................ 06 Holiday Sweets & Treats: from an Amish Kitchen ............................................................... 12 Furniture Heartland ........................................... 26 Raber's Bike Shop: top of the line bikes and top notch customer service ............................ 32 A Winter Wonderland: at The Greenhouse Shoppe ............................................................... 37 TRAVEL INFORMATION Visitors' Guide....................................................05 Calendar of Events............................................ 16 Amish Heartland Map ......................................20 Just Visiting: Amish Heartland's Inns ............40 IN EVERY ISSUE Editorial ...................................................................... 02 Recipes ................................................................28 Buggy Wheel......................................................44 Amish Heartland SPECTRUM Publications OFFICE Spectrum Publications • 212 E. Liberty St. • Wooster, OH 44691 • 330-264-1125 firstname.lastname@example.com www.amish-heartland.com Publisher Andrew S. Dix • Sales Manager Rhonda Geer • Sales Amanda Nixon, 330-287-1668, Larry Gray, 330-287-1633; Donna Tomak, 330-264-1125 (Ext. 2210); Kim Merckle, 330-287-1628; Kriss Ott, 330-264-1125 (Ext. 2277) • Editor Catie Noyes SUBSCRIPTIONS: Amish Heartland is published 12 times a year, with 38,000 copies distributed throughout Ohio and adjacent states with each printing. Subscriptions are available for $18/yr. or $30/two-yr., payable in advance. To subscribe, send payment to the above address. AMISH HEARTLAND 1 &JMOC@,<NO-DIPO@(JGD?<T3CJKK@MN hristmas is just around the corner and I can comfortably say that I have not begun my holiday shopping. I often find myself falling into the category of last minute shoppers desperately trying to find the perfect gifts for each person on my shopping list. With each story I write about the businesses that make up the Heartland, I have definitely been keeping my eyes open and have been inspired by country crafts and trinkets. I think it is safe to say that my friends and family will be receiving gifts from the Heartland this Christmas. Some of these shops that have inspired me are featured in this issue of the Amish Heartland. Carriage House is one of those shops where I could see myself not only buying gifts for the family but also for myself. Their endless selection of artwork and country knick knacks and collectables make it easy to give your home a rustic country feel. I must confess that I find it hard to get into the Christmas spirit before I have had my Thanksgiving feast, but after entering the Greenhouse Shoppe, I was blown away by the amount of spirit that could be packed into a small greenhouse. In this issue read how The Greenhouse Shoppe becomes transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. Maybe someone in the family is in need of a new bike for Christmas. Whether a small child or adult or a professional biker or pleasure rider, Raber's Bike Shop is home to 400 bikes to choose from. Not only do they pride themselves in carrying top of the line bicycles, but also in providing top of the line customer service. One of my favorite parts about the holiday season is all the baking and smells of homemade cookies and pies. Amish women are masters in the kitchen and spend most of their time whipping up delicious homemade treats to keep their houses stocked all year long. Featured in this issue is a story about one particular Amish family preparing for the holiday season and a small insight into the Christmas traditions celebrated by the Amish people. If you have read through all of these wonderful business stories and are still stumped about that perfect gift for your loved ones, don't fret. Just when you thought you were running out of time in the day, shopping hours in the city of Berlin have been extended till nine in the evening. Go for a little "Shopping Under The Stars" on December 7 and let the moonlight guide you from store front to store front. Finally, I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season as you gather around with family this year. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year too! # 2 Catie Noyes Spectrum Publications Editor INDEX OF ADVERTISERS For more information about advertising in Amish Heartland, contact Amanda Nixon, 330-287-1668. ANTIQUES & ART ATTRACTIONS Walnut Creek Antique Mall .....11 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 Holmes Co. Historical Society ..05 Guggisberg Cheese Factory.......36 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................36 Shisler's Cheese House ..............05 Troyer's Home Pantry ................08 FURNITURE & WOODWORKING CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES Berlin Furniture ..........................09 Four Corners Furniture .............31 Green Acres Furniture...............27 Homestead Furniture .................27 Jake's Handcrafted Oak ............10 Troyer Furniture .........................27 Walnut Creek Furniture ............27 Guggisberg Swiss Inn .................41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................31 Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites.........................41 SHIPPING/PACKAGING SHOPS & SUCH PackShip USA ............................05 Amish Country Peddler .............11 Berlin Leather & Pets ................10 Carriage House ...........................05 Charm Harness & Boot .............09 Gospel Book Store .....................00 Greenhouse Shoppe ...................31 Kiko's Greenhouse .....................05 Main Street Bears .......................11 Olivesburg General Store..........08 Pine Cone Gift Shop ..................09 Rollingwood Photography.........36 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts.............................46 AMISH HEARTLAND Audrey's Attic...............................8 Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol's Exchange ............................08 World Crafts................................11 LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS Country View Wicker .................31 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........11 DINING & FOOD Boyd & Wurthmann ...................11 Kauffman's Country Bakery .....05 Miller's Bakery ...........................10 Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen ..................31 LODGING Berlin Grande Hotel ..................09 Berlin Village Inn .......................10 Blessings Lodge ..........................10 Cricket Hill Cabins .....................41 3 Shopping Under The Stars When: Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: downtown Berlin Enjoy holiday shopping at its best. Come to Berlin, in the heart of Ohio Amish Country, and enjoy extended shopping hours in many of Berlin's shops. Many stores will offer sales, refreshments, rafes, and hours extended until 9 p.m. Visit www. berlinohioinfo.com Visitors' Guide ~ HOLMES COUNTY ~ BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage CenterÂł 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 MILLERSBURG: Victorian House Museum — In the heart of Ohio's largest Amish settlement. This 28 room Queen Anne style home serves as the society's museum of Victoriana and collection of Holmes history. This mansion is decorated for self-guided tours and is open 7 days a week. Monday-Thursday 1pm-4pm and Friday-Sunday 1pm-8pm. Like us on Facebook to receive current updates. 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg, Ohio 44654, (330) 674-0022, www.victorianhouse.org Carriage House 2QHRI+ROPHV&RXQW\¡V /DUJHVW6HOHFWLRQ RI)UDPHG3LFWXUHV • Window Treatments • Chair Pads • Lamps/Shades • Quilts • Rugs • Amish Made Furniture • Much More 6W5W‡%HWZHHQ:DOQXW&UHHNDQG%HUOLQ +RXUV0RQ6DWDPSP &ORVHG6XQ ZZZFDUULDJHKRXVHLQWHULRUVFRP 10089502 One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country Baked Goods Made Fresh Daily CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! Bakery • CafĂŠ • Bulk Ice Cream Parlor "Featuring Grilled Panini Sandwichesâ€? 330.893.2129 4357 US 62, Millersburg Across from Heini's Cheese in the of Amish Country Open Monday-Saturday Sundays (May-Thanksgiving) www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com ~ WAYNE COUNTY ~ ORRVILLE: PackShip USA — We pack ... we ship ... anything, anywhere; furniture, antiques, fine art — no item too small or too large; Instapak foam to protect high value items; you shop ... we'll ship; (330) 682-PACK (7225). www.packshipusa.com ORRVILLE: Shisler's Cheese House — "The Best Little Cheese House in Wayne Countyâ€?. Open 7 days 8am - 6pm. Cheese, Smoked Meats, Gourmet Foods, Heggy's & Coblentz Chocolate. www.cheesehouse.com 55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105 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. ALL P FOR O H S A NS! SEASO 10089524 "Celebrating 37 Yearsâ€? East of Ashland, Ohio at 697 Co. Rd., 1302 +28567XHV6DW 6XQ&/26('0RQGD\ Call for directions. All major credit cards (accepted (look for tourist activity signs) 10089518 419-281-7514 AMISH HEARTLAND 5 10089511 Carriage House Celebrating 20 years of custom framing and interior decor C 6 STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR arriage House is celebrating 20 years of providing customers with custom framed artwork and accessories for the home. Shellie Dawson, owner, feels she has made strong connections with her customer base and considers them an "extended family." Carriage House works hard to continue to provide the best customer service to their loyal shoppers. From the outside, the store looks like another gift shop stuck among the hustle and bustle of shoppers enjoying the Amish storefronts. But inside, shoppers will find everything they need to decorate their home in a rustic, country fashion. Larry and Doris Dawson started the business in 1992. Carriage House "started out of their love for interior design," explained Dawson, daughter of Larry and Doris. Both of Dawson's parents started out in very different career paths as her father was a barber and her mother, a school teacher. Dawson recalls as a child, her parents would decorate everything in the house. So it just made sense to start their own shop and share their love for interior design with others. Dawson bought the business from her parents roughly 10 years after the store had been in business. In just a few short years the shop had expanded from 1,000 square ft. to 4,000 square ft. Shellie says her favorite part of running the store is custom framing artwork and meeting and talking with customers. Even after 10 years of owning the store, Dawson still reminisces with customers that remember her parents and enjoy sharing their stories of visiting the store in the past. "I frame 90 percent of the photos," said Dawson. Most of her business comes from repeat customers bringing in their favorite old pieces and having them re-framed. Dawson says she can have a picture matted and framed for her customer within the same day. "We have the largest selection of framed artwork in Holmes County," said Dawson. As you make your way through the store, you find walls lined from floor to ceiling with artwork from artists like Billy Jacobs, Warren Kimble, Bonnie Mohr and even a small selection of Thomas Kincaid pieces. A rustic, country theme seems to be reflected not only in the artwork but also in the home accessories. Continued on pg. 42 Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Open 'til 7 on Thurs. 147 N. Main St. Orrville, OH 44667 330.683.3384 STEP INTO THE PAST Dec. 3-8 Dec. 10-15 Dec. 17-22 Dec. 24-29 25% OFF CHRISTMAS 30% OFF CHRISTMAS 40% OFF CHRISTMAS 50% OFF CHRISTMAS OLIVESBURG GENERAL STORE Visit Mon. - Fri. 7am to 8pm Sat. 8am to 8pm & Sun. 9am to 7pm AMISH CRAFTS GIFTS COOKIE CUTTERS OIL LAMPS & SUPPLIES CANNING SUPPLIES AMERICANA ITEMS PIZZA, DELI SANDWICHES CROCKS HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SHAWSHANK SUNDAE RECIPIENT OF THE 2012 TOURISM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE www.shopaudreysattic.com 4778 STATE ROUTE 545, ASHLAND, OH 44805 419 8951038 • WWW.OLIVESBURGGENERALSTORE.COM • Bread • Rolls • Pies • Cakes • Cookies Stop By For the Weekly Pie Special! M-F 6-6; Sat. 6-5; Closed Sunday 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek • 330-698-4182 10089527 Sol's in Berlin Ohio's Largest Arts & Crafts Mall An Amish Country 'Must See' Since '93 June-October Open 9am-7pm Daily November - May Open 9am-5pm Daily Open Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day 8 www.solsinberlin.com Search: Sol's in Berlin OPEN YEAR ROUND • Closed Sundays 4914 West Main St. • Berlin, OH 44610 • 330.893.3134 10089526 The P INE C ONE Gift Shop Take $5.00 OFF with any $25 Purchase with this ad One discount per person. Expires December 24, 2012 New 78-room, luxury hotel with modern, urban style, warm welcome and furnishings located in Berlin - the heart of Ohio's Amish country. Visit our website for a list of amenities & to book your room! • Christmas Home Decor • Jewelry • Primitive Gifts • Candles • Battery Operated Candles • Holiday Wreaths and arrangements • Battery Lighted Pictures • Grave Decorations • Holiday Bows and much, much more! Store Hours: Tues. Thurs. Fri. 10-5 Wed. & Sat. 10-3 10089173 10060603 www.BerlinGrandeHotel.com 2877 Kidron Rd. • 330-857-4443 1 Mile North of the Kidron Square. 10089542 4787 Township Rd. 366, Berlin, OH • 877-652-4997 BE WARM & FUZZY 32 Years Serving the Berlin Area! Large Selection of Wall and Mantel Clocks. Monday-Saturday 7AM - 4PM AMISH HEARTLAND Berlin Furniture thru Dec. 31st 5044 CR 120 • 1 MILE SOUTH OF BERLIN • 330-893-3261 9 10089519 10% OFF All Clocks 10077109 NEW 4441 Co. Rd. 70, Charm • 330-893-0402 HOURS Mon. & Fri. 7:30-7; Tues., Weds., Thurs. 7:30-5; Sat. 7:30-3 5174 Somerset Dr. Berlin, OH 44610 330-204-2880 www.blessingslodge.com MILLER'S BAKERY De Good Old Fashioned Bakin" X Pies • Cakes • Jams & Jellies • Cookies Donuts • Candies • Pasta & more! Crafts, Clocks & Dolls Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays 330-473-8175 4280 TR 356, Millersburg OH 44654 Off SR 557 Near Charm 10089515 10090736 Jacuzzi Fully Equipped Kitchens Birds-Eye-View of Beautiful Countryside BERLIN LEATHER • Leather Waist Belts Over 1000 In Stock! • Western Wear • Pet Supplies • Moccasins • Saddles & Tack • Western Decor 10090029 4363 St. Rt. 39, Millersburg, OH • 330-893-7038 ext 3 Year End Clearance Sale Dec. 26th-Dec. 31st 10% OFF Reg. Price In Stock Only!* *Select closeouts up to 50% off. Does not include special orders. • • • • • • Bedroom Suites Dining Suites Curio Cabinets Wine Cabinets Cedar Chests Entertainment Centers 10089211 8239 T.R. 562, Holmesville, OH 44633; 330-695-5090 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-4; Closed Sun. Gift Certificates Available Follow the Signs 10 10089509 Walnut Creek Antique Mall -11,000-square feet of Antique dealers(Next to Walnut Creek Water Tower) STOP IN TO SEE MANY UNIQUE CHRISTMAS IDEAS Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-5 4872 McKinley Place Drive, Walnut Creek (330) 893-4010 10089528 Fairly Traded Handicrafts from 35 Developing Countries • Home Decor • Wedding Gifts • Scarves • Jewelry • Cards • Coffee • Teas • Chocolate Kidron, OH 330-857-0590 Lehman's Mercantile behind Lehman's Hardware www.worldcraftsfairtrade.com 10089531 (VW %R\G :XUWKPDQQ 5HVWDXUDQW 'DLO\6SHFLDOV $17,48(6 &2//(&7,%/(6 HUGGABLES TO COLLECTIBLES FOR TEDDY BEAR LOVERS! ÂłZKHUHWKHORFDOVHDW´ +RPHPDGH3LHV STEIFF BOYDS BEARS BEARINGTON COLLECTION GUND Plus Much More! 225 NORTH MAIN ST. • (RT. 21) • NAVARRE 0RQ6DWϹ͗ϯϏDPĎ´SP (DVW0DLQ6WUHHW‡%HUOLQ2+ (330) 879-9655 WED - SAT 10:00 - 4:00 ϯϯϏͲϴϾϯͲϯώϴϳ ZZZER\GDQGZXUWKPDQQFRP 10089501 10089513 OVER 30 STYLES IN STOCK COME SEE OHIO'S LARGEST SELECTION! Located 1â "2 mile West of Walnut Creek on St. Rt. 39 330-893-2701 homespunwalnutcreek.com FULL LINE OF OUTDOOR FURNITURE: Adirondack Chairs • Arbors • Bird Feeders & Houses • Gliders • Picnic Tables • Swings • Storage Barns • Gazebos and Log Cabins Huge selection of Poly Furniture NE of Berlin at the bottom of the hill between Berlin & Bunker Hill 10091665 4540 US 62 • Millersburg, OH 44654 www.kauffmanlawnfurniture.com AMISH HEARTLAND 330-893-3149 11 (JGD?<T3R@@ON 4M@<ON from an amish kitchen Melvin and David Stutzman frolic like puppies on their way home from school on a November afternoon. A chilly wind and heavy gray clouds cannot contain their high spirits as they kick up brown leaves and jump over fallen tree branches along the road. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, and they know that Mom has been busy in the kitchen all day today. They can already smell the cinnamon and nutmeg, and taste the cookies, pies, and fresh bread that they know will be coming out of the oven. A blast of cold wind meets the warm spicy air of the kitchen as the two boys burst through the back door, trailed by ten-year-old Susan and little brother Myron. Mother Sarah Stutzman smiles at their excitement, but quietly reminds them to close the door, wipe their feet, hang up their coats, and put their lunch pails on the kitchen counter, just as they do every day. Even at holiday time, the children do not escape the daily routine of household discipline. Fifteen-year-old Linda, having ďŹ nished her education the year before, has been helping her mother all day with the baking, while also keeping an eye on the two pre-school youngsters. There are already eight loaves of bread, four pumpkin pies and three apple pies cooling on the table, and 12 Sarah is just sliding sheets of cookies out of the big oven. The children's eyes widen when they see that the trays are filled with Monster Cookies - their favorite holiday treat. Most Amish mothers keep their cookie jars stocked all year long with a variety of cookies Snickerdoodles, drop sugar cookies, molasses, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies - but at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Sarah stretches her budget to buy the extra ingredients for Monster Cookies. These giant treats require chocolate chips, nuts, and M&M candies, as well as peanut butter and lots of rolled oats, so they are saved for special occasions. Linda and little Susan will make up some party mix, combining cereal, pretzels and peanuts with a garlicflavored coating. The children also enjoy making puppy chow - another snack mix made with cereal, peanut butter, melted chocolate chips and powdered sugar. After a long day in the kitchen, Sarah will arise early tomorrow morning to stuff four of her finest broiler chickens with bread stuffing and put them in the oven. She will also serve roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, applesauce, salad, and fresh bread with butter and strawberry jam or apple butter. Of course, the menu will also include pickles and AMISH HEARTLAND 13 pickled a apple rings that Sarah pu put up earlier in the fall. The children will mak make up plates of food t to take to the neighbors, an elderly neighbor English couple who have no relatives living close by. The Am Amish observe the Than Thanksgiving Day holiday, but b the children are all b a back in school the nex t next day, while Dan an D and oldest son Roy m miss very little time in Dans leather t shop. Unlike their s English neighbors, Englis E the e S Stutzmans do not ta n take a four-day ho h olid nor do they holiday, cr row the malls on crowd F rid Friday, shopping fo f or C for Christmas. 14 4C@>CDG?M@IYN @T@NRD?@IRC@IOC@TN@@ OC<OOC@OM<TN<M@ADGG@?RDOC-JINO@M #J JFD@NOC@DMA<QJMDO@CJGD?<TOM@<O The next four weeks will be moderately busy for the Stutzman family. When nineteen-year-old Ruth comes home from teaching at the same one-room school that her brothers and sisters attend, she will work with Linda to create Christmas cards to send to family and friends. The family spends an evening together dipping pretzels and peanuts in chocolate, and making buckeyes and Rice Krispie clusters. The chocolates and more batches of cookies will be arranged on attractive plates to be shared with neighbors, relatives and friends. Ruth will take cookies to school and set them out on her desk to provide snacks for her students. While the Amish do not put as much emphasis on the holidays as others do, they do exchange simple gifts on Christmas morning, and spend the day visiting family and friends. A sumptuous dinner includes much the same menu as the Thanksgiving Day feast, and food is taken along to the homes they visit, partly to share as gifts, partly to contribute to a buffet dinner. When each couple has eight, twelve, or even fifteen children, a simple family visit quickly becomes a crowd! Melvin and David Stutzman enjoy their mother's cooking talents all year round, but during the holidays they look forward to some special treats. And they know tomorrow on Thanksgiving, later on Christmas Day, and throughout the year they will be wrapped in the warmth of their mother's kitchen and their family's love. '' AMISH A AM M IS I S H HE HEARTLAND H E ARTL EAR AR A RTL TL A AN ND 1 15 5 December 6 7 8 14 16 The Kingsmen Gospel Concert When: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Where: Amish Door Restaurant, 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot Founded in 1956, this gospel sextet has spent 55 years inspiring others through their passion for God and music. Their dedication paid off in 2008 when they were inducted into The Christian Music Hall of Fame. For more information call 888-2647436 or visit www.amishdoor.com. Shopping Under The Stars in Berlin When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: downtown Berlin Enjoy holiday shopping at its best. Come to Berlin, in the heart of Ohio Amish Country, and enjoy extended shopping hours in many of Berlin's shops. Many stores will offer sales, refreshments, raffles, and hours extended until 9 p.m. Visit www. berlinohioinfo.com Karolin Steinbach Nutcracker Signing at Tis the Season When: 3 p.m.-close Where: Tis the Season, 4363 SR 39, Berlin Karolin Steinbach will be at Tis the Season Year Round Christmas store to sign your Steinbach nutcracker. For more information call 888-893-3604 or visit www. tistheseasonchristmas.com. Village Christmas Candle lighting 8 Roscoe When: 6 p.m. Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton Experience an old-fashioned Christmas. For more information call 740-622-9310 or &15 Where: visit www.roscoevillage.com. Holiday Children's Night When: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg Join us in Historic Downtown Millersburg for an evening just for the kids… Children's Night! Stop in participating stores to enjoy activities, crafts, treats, and gifts to get into the Holiday spirit. Santa will be available in the foyer of Bookworms to hear the wish lists from all the good boys and girls! For more information call 330674-3975 or visit www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com. 18 Gingerbread House Workshop at Coblentz Chocolates When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Coblentz Chocolates, Walnut Creek The Gingerbread Workshop is for Children ages 4-12. Each child receives a house to decorate with their choice of candies and white chocolate. This event is held at our Walnut Creek location. The store is open that evening until 7:30 p.m.. This workshop is $5.00 per child and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be available beginning October 22, 2012 on our website, in store, or call 330-893-2995. Tickets are non-refundable. Visit www.coblentzchocolates.com for more information. 25 -@MMT#CMDNOH<N 26 -31 Pine Tree Barn After Christmas Sale When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Where: Pine Tree Barn, 4374 Shreve Rd, Wooster Stop in after Christmas for final reductions on holiday merchandise - up to 60% off select items! 29 31 Raber's Bike Shop One Day Inventory Sale When: midnight – 4 a.m. & 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Raber's Bike Shop, 6515 State Route 241, Millersburg Starting at midnight, the bike shop will open its doors until 4 a.m. Saturday morning and offer 25 percent off all inventory. The shop will then close and reopen from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. that same day offering 20 percent off all inventory. Come early to pick out your bike! Declaration Gospel Concert When: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Where: Amish Door Restaurant, 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot For more information call 888-264-7436 or visit www.amishdoor.com. New Year's Eve Party With a Purpose When: 1 p.m. & 9 p.m. Where: Carlisle Inn, 1357 Old Route 38, Sugarcreek Celebrate New Year's Eve 2012 with a dinner concert featuring….Wes Hampton, who has won three Dove Awards, best southern gospel record of the year, and more, Taylor Mason, a gifted comedy writer, ventriloquist and performer, and The Taylors, a brother sister quartet from North Carolina. A Party with A Purpose will have two seatings at Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek: 1 p.m. with dinner to follow and 9 p.m. with dinner before the show. The full gourmet meal will be served by Dutch Valley Restaurant next door. Need a room? Plan to stay at one of our beautiful inns located in Sugarcreek or Walnut Creek. For more information call 1-855-411-2275 or visit www.dhgroup.com AMISH HEARTLAND 17 4C@#CMDNOH<N3OJMT 0DWWKHZ .LQJ-DPHV 9HUVLRQ.-9 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulďŹ lled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her ďŹ rstborn son: and he called his name Jesus. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 18 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. $QGVKH VKDOOEULQJ IRUWKDVRQ DQGWKRX VKDOWFDOOKLV QDPH-(686 IRUKHVKDOO VDYHKLV SHRSOHIURP WKHLUVLQV 0DWWKHZ AMISH HEARTLAND 19 A ROUND TR = Township Road SR = State Route A H mish eartland US = US Route Includes GPS coordinates CR = County Road 3 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5671534º -81.7815958º) 21 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum 4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5615638º -81.7961283º) 46 Holmes County Historical Society 484 Wooster Rd, Millersburg (40.55901º -81.918142º) 17 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm) (40.5246103º -81.8043815º) 9 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º) 28 Miller's Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (40.5308237º -81.8118837º) 36 Shisler's Cheese House 55 Kidron Rd., Orrville (40.796565º -81.746371º) 24 Kauffman's Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º) 29 Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen 8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg (40.6241479º -81.7915683º) 41 Troyer's Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854º -81.8442625º) 5 Berlin Grande Hotel 4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5594623º -81.8910436º) 13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º) 37 Sojourner's Lodge & Log Cabin Suites 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (40.6679637º -81.6913663º) 7 Berlin Village Inn 5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5597161º -81.80692º) 18 Guggisberg Swiss Inn 5025 SR 557, Millersburg (40.5229551º -81.8039052º) 8 Blessings Lodge 5174 TR 359, Millersburg (40.5644642º -81.8078983º) 35 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º) 20 1 Amish Country Peddler 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek (40.5451448º -81.7386129º) 22 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope (40.6268459º -81.784219º) 40 Tis The Season 4363 Ohio 39, Berlin (40.549889º -81.779499º) 2 Audrey's Attic 147 N. Main St., Orrville (40.841048º -81.764447º) 23 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville (40.659197º -81.918054º) 42 Troyer's Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek (40.5110001º -81.6529587º) 4 Berlin Furniture 5044 CR 120, Millersburg (40.556679º -81.832382º) 25 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg (40.5690155º -81.7849802º) 43 Walnut Creek Antique Mall 4872 McKinley Place Dr., Walnut Creek (40.5404832º -81.7202957º) 6 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (40.5613792º -81.7939588º) 26 Kiko's Greenhouse 15579 Lincoln Way West, Dalton (40.7986495º -81.6467745º) 44 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek (40.5463267º -81.7477899º) 10 Carriage House 3213 SR 39, between Walnut Creek and Berlin (40.5450908º -81.7383975º) 27 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre (40.7225129º -81.5224304º) 45 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134º -81.7450194º) 11 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm (40.506574º -81.784203º) 30 Ole Mill Furniture 4422 SR 557, Millersburg (40.505882º -81.78427º) 12 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º) 31 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland (40.855888º -82.318932º) 14 Four Corners Furniture 7000 TR 652, Millersburg (40.599304º -81.761186º) 32 Packship USA 1347 N. Main St., Orrville (40.856341º -81.764703º) 15 Gospel Book Store 4925 West Main Street (40.7071309º -81.679855º) 33 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland (40.8768762º -82.2596821º) 16 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre (40.561738º -81.799496º) 34 Pine Cone Gift Shop 2877 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.7653453º -81.7452453º) 19 Greenhouse Shoppe 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster (40.845332º -81.928461º) 38 Sol's Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin (40.5617104º -81.7991439º) 20 Harvest Moon 4972 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561797º -81.801287º) 39 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek (40.5172712º -81.6999655º) AMISH HEARTLAND 21 31 33 19 23 28 46 32 2 26 36 CARR RD 41 34 45 27 29 38 16 22 5 13 24 14 8 25 37 3 9 7 40 6 38 1 10 21 1520 44 4 35 28 17 18 30 11 12 37 43 39 42 U P CLOSE TO B ERLIN – T HE HEART OF A MISH C OUNTRY 5 > 24 13 3 9 7 49 4 35 38 15 21 20 6 40 28 17 24 3 Behalt/ Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5671534º -81.7815958º) 21 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum 4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5615638º -81.7961283º) 17 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm) (40.5246103º -81.8043815º) 9 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º) 24 Kauffman's Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º) 28 Miller's Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (40.5308237º -81.8118837º) 5 Berlin Grande Hotel 4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5594623º -81.8910436º) 13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º) 7 Berlin Village Inn 5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5597161º -81.80692º) 35 Scenic Hills RV Park 4642 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º) 4 Berlin Furniture 5044 CR 120, Millersburg (40.556679º -81.832382º) 38 Sol's Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin (40.5617104º -81.7991439º) 6 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (40.5613792º -81.7939588º) 15 Gospel Book Store 4925 West Main Street (40.7071309º -81.679855º) 40 Tis The Season 4363 Ohio 39, Berlin (40.549889º -81.779499º) AMISH HEARTLAND 25 PAID ADVERTISEMENT The Furniture Heartland www.furnitureheartland.com ACCESSORIZE YOUR HOME Accessories can make or break the feeling of a room. Over accessorizing can begin to look too cluttered and unorganized, while one or two accessories accent your furniture and can really make your space feel larger. For example, a large decorated mirror over the sofa or fireplace can ad style and depth to a small room. Choose just the right pieces to accent your room and your own personal style. Pieces of meaning: It is important to choose items that you love. Start with a favorite picture frame or knick knack and build from there. Picking pieces that mean something to you make you appreciate your space even more and reflect your style and personality to guests. Colors and Theme: Choose a color scheme of roughly two colors when picking out accessories to coordinate with existing furniture pieces. Contrasting colors make a room look bold and vibrant. Choose a theme to tie everything together. Symmetry: Consider symmetry when placing pieces around the room. Formally decorated homes require a sense of symmetry and balance when placing your accessories. Placing similar objects on matching end tables or place same sized objects on opposite ends of a mantel to help create this balanced look. If you're going for a more informal design, asymmetrical placement of objects may create the fun and funky atmosphere you had in mind. Organization: When organizing 26 candles, jars and picture frames consider their sizes. Grouping multiple objects of various sizes and heights creates interest. Pick out rustic trinket boxes or baskets to place items in that may have once been haphazardly placed on shelves and dresser tops. Lighting: Choosing the right light fixtures can really set the mood of the room. Consider the design of the lamp. Chandeliers can complete a more formal look while simple floor lamps may satisfy a more contemporary design. Occasional Pieces: Holidays are the perfect time to decorate. As their name suggests, occasional pieces are small pieces of furniture that can be put to different uses as the occasion calls for it. Occasional pieces make emphasizing your holiday theme easy. The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating your home. Following some of these tips will help to get you started on your decorating projects. Pick a room and start placing accessories, you might be surprised at what the interior designer within you can come up with. Merry Christmas ʛʚʗ˙ʎˏ˃ˋː˕˖ʎ ˕˗ˉ˃˔˅˔ˇˇˍʏˑˊʖʖʘʚʓ ʕʕʒʐʚʗʔʐʖʙʗʔ ˖˔ˑ˛ˇ˔ˈ˗˔ːˋ˖˗˔ˇʎ˅ˑˏ Scalloped Carrots Baked Sweet Potatoes Ingredients *12 carrots, skinned and sliced *4 tbsp. butter *5 tbsp. flour *2 cups milk *1/2 cup Velveeta cheese, diced *1 small onion, diced *1/4 tsp. salt *1/8 tsp. pepper *1 tsp. prepared mustard *Crushed potato chips or bread crumbs Ingredients: *4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, salted, and diced *1 cup brown sugar *1 tsp. flour *1/2 cup cream *miniature marshmallows Directions: 1. Cook carrots in boiling water until tender but not to soft; drain. 2. Make a white sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan and adding flour, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk, continuing to stir constantly while sauce thickens. 3. Add the cheese and stir until cheese is completely melted. Add the onion, salt, pepper, and mustard and stir carrots into the cheese mix ture. 4. Pour into a buttered casserole dish and top with crushed potato chips or bread crumbs. Bake at 350째 for 30-45 minutes or until carrots are thoroughly cooked and casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top. Directions: 1. Put the cooked sweet potatoes into a buttered baking pan or cas serole dish. 2. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cream and pour over the sweet potatoes. 3. Bake at 350째 for 20-30 minutes. 4. Remove from oven and cover the top of sweet potatoes with marsh mallows. 5. Return to oven and continue baking until the marshmallows have melted and are golden brown. 28 Iced & Spice Pumpkin Squares Squares Ingredients Icing Ingredients *1 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened *6 tbsp. margarine softened *1 tsp. vanilla *2 cups powdered sugar *1/2 cup shopped nuts *4 eggs *2 cups sugar *1 cup vegetable oil *1 16-oz. can pumpkin *2 cups flour *2 tsp. baking powder *2 tsp. cinnamon *1 tsp. baking soda *3/4 tsp. salt *1/2 tsp. ginger *1/4 tsp. ground cloves *1/2 raisins *1/2 cup chopped nuts Icing Directions 1. Cream together cream cheese, margarine and vanilla, and add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. 2. Spread on cooled pumpkin bars and sprinkle nuts on top. 3. Let icing set and cut into squares. AMISH HEARTLAND Squares Directions 1. Beat together eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well-blended. 2. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves; mix well. 3. Fold in raisins and nuts. 4. Pour into well-greased 15"-10" baking pan and bake at 350° for 25-30 mins; cool 29 From: The Amish Heartland Magazine Country View WICKER FURNITURE Resin, Wicker, Rattan Furniture Christmas Shoppe featuring a wide selection of Collectible Santas, Angels, Unique Glass Ornaments, Christmas Florals, Wreaths, Table Top Figures and much, much more. We would like to invite you to visit our special The Greenhouse Shoppe Dec. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am-7:00 pm Sun. 1:00 pm-5:00pm 3649 Cleveland Rd. • Wooster 330-345-5300 6HWWHHV&KDLUV*OLGHUV5RFNHUV6RIDV3RUFK6ZLQJV 'LQLQJ6HWV%HGURRP6HWV/DPSV3ODQWHUV)RXQWDLQV 6KHOYHV(QG7DEOHV&RIIHH7DEOHV0LUURUVDQG0RUH Scenic Hills NEW for 2012 Hanamint Cast Aluminum Dining /DUJH6HOHFWLRQRI&XVKLRQVWRFKRRVHIURP 4XDOLW\DWD*UHDW3ULFH *LYH\RXUKRPHDJUHDWQHZORRNWKLVVHDVRQ 2701 SR 557 Baltic, OH 43804 Mon. - Sat. 9-5 • 330-897-6007 www.countryviewwicker.com 10089505 Located near shops and dining RV PARK in the Amish Heartland Enjoy peace & quiet of the country lifestyle 4483 TR 367 Millersburg, Ohio 44654 (South edge of Farmerstown) 330-893-3607 • www.scenichillsrvpark.com 10089522 Delicious Family Style Meals Made from Scratch Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7am-8pm • St. Rt. 241 in Mt. Hope 330-674-0922 • www.mrsyoderskitchen.com 3 miles north of Berlin & 18 miles south of Massillon 10091657 F-U-R-N-I-T-U-R-E Specializing in Dining and Bedroom Furniture 10091662 5th Generation Making Quality Furniture • Monday-Saturday 10-5 Located off US 62 between Berlin & Winesburg on TR 652 • 330-359-0295 AMISH HEARTLAND 31 1008956000 Poinsettias, Fresh Wreaths, Roping, Greens, & Winterberry 5DEHUsV%LNH6KRS Top of the line bikes and top notch customer service STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR Raber's Bike Shop is home to top of everyo the line bicycles for everyone in the se family. Whether you're a serious road biker, triathlon racer or just enjoy the thrill of the wind blowing th through your hair as you casually peddle and coast your way through the countryside, Raber's Bike is determined to provide you with a quality product. Once you have been ins inside you find an astounding display of over 400 top of the line bikes and ac accessories. In fact, Raber's Bike Shop holds one of the largest selections of bicycles and accessories for bikes in Ohio and an was ranked surrounding states and among the top 10 bike shops in B the 2012 Beacon's Best Awards (a survey done by The Akron Beacon Journal.) "Quality service and 100 percent m satisfaction is more than just a statement to us," said Alvin Raber, owner. "We go to great m lengths to make a customer Thei goal is to get happy." Their each customer custom on the correct the riding style. bike for their In order to truly make cust the customers purchase worthwh worthwhile, Raber's Bike rs a free "fitting." A offers custom customers fitting includes adjust adjustments to their bicyc bicycle to ensure the rider has maximum com comfort when riding the bike. their 32 3 2 Quality service and 100 percent satisfaction is more than just a statement to us. Raber values his customers and offers them a handful of other perks to accommodate their purchase. Customers who purchase their bike from Raber's Bike enjoy a lifetime of minor adjustments free of charge, receive a free check-up within four months of their purchase and a 10 percent discount on accessories for a year after their purchase. Raber's Bike carries brands such as Giant and is an exclusive Pro Dealer for the Giant brand bicycle. They also carry Specialized brand bicycles and are an exclusive S-Works dealer for the Specialized brand. Raber's Bike also carries Eddy Merckx and Pinarello brand bikes as well as Enve Wheels. These top brands attract many out of state customers. Raber stresses that while high end bikes are a huge draw for their business, bikes are available for k related pleasure and work activities. op was Raber's Bike Shop ith its started in 2006 with current building being built in 2009. king "I was looking for something this ed," community needed," said Raber. uge He had a huge interest in the mechanical side of the gan business. Raber began working on bikes late in the evening and soon est in developed an interest the sport of biking. It was shortly after that the shop began to take off. Tucked among the winding hills of the Millersburg countryside, the bike shop can be easily overlooked. Raber feels there are some benefits to being located "away from it all." Rows of shops lining the streets of the hustle and bustle of the city are easy to stroll from one to another but are also more likely to just be "strolled" through. Raber feels that if customers are traveling out of the city to come to a specific shop they are more likely to be paying customers. Atmosphere also plays a large role in the quality of service Rabers can provide. A small sitting area with magazines sits below a large window that over looks the Amish countryside. While your significant other is picking out his or her perfect bike you can sit and read while enjoying a free cup of coffee. '' AMISH HEARTLAND 33 Following the Christmas holiday, Rabers will be holding their largest one day sale on Saturday, Dec. 29. Starting at midnight, the bike shop will open its doors till 4 a.m. Saturday morning and offer 25 percent off all regularly priced inventory. The shop will then close and reopen from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. that same day offering 20 percent off all regularly priced inventory. "25 percent off is huge [for a $5,000 or $500 bike]," said Raber. "This is the time to buy." Even if it is the winter months, it will be worth it to save now for a quality bike customers will enjoy later. All other benefits and discounts are included with special sale pricing. Raber expects this will be a very busy day for his bike shop and suggests that customers visit the store beforehand to pick out the best bike for them. Raber's Bike Shop is located at 6515 State Route 241 in Millersburg. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5:50 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.2 p.m. For more information call 330674-3186. Because Raber's Bike Shop is an Amish store, there is no website and the phone is not located within the building. Customers are asked to leave a voicemail if no one is available to take the call and a store member will return the call as soon as possible. 34 1HZ<HDU·V(YH3DUW\ :LWKD3XUSRVH When: 1 p.m. & 9 p.m. Where: Carlisle Inn, 1357 Old Route 38, Sugarcreek Celebrate New Year's Eve 2012 with a dinner concert featuring….Wes Hampton, who has won three Dove Awards, best southern gospel record of the year, and more, Taylor Mason, a gifted comedy writer, ventriloquist and performer, and The Taylors, a brother sister quartet from North Carolina. A Party with A Purpose will have two seatings at Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek: 1 p.m. with dinner to follow and 9 p.m. with dinner before the show. The full gourmet meal will be served by Dutch Valley Restaurant next door. Need a room? Plan to stay at one of our beautiful inns located in Sugarcreek or Walnut Creek. For more information call 1-855-411-2275 or visit www.dhgroup.com A H Carriage house A WINTER WONDERLAND Attractions • Events • Maps • Shopping mish eartland d December 2 2012 01 0 012 12 2 A H Attractio AT THE GREENHOUSE SHOPPE Raber's Bike Shop If you're interested in advertising your business mish ea in Amish Heartland, rtland please contact Daily Record Marketing at 330-287-1668. ns • Even ts • Maps • Shoppi ng Fight ing G loba October 2012 l Pov erty: one cra ft at a tim e! A H mish ts • Maps holiday Sweets ns • Even Attractio & treats from an 2012 amish kitchen November rtland mish ea G s l Cabin HOME et hil CrickQUIET HOME AWAY FROM A ng • Shoppi A Ethic s uggis Swissberg Inn come, rel ax, enjoy ! ROLLINGWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Jake's fted a r c Oak Hand CUSTO MIZED FURN ITURE L ROOM FOR AL S ddler try Pe es Coun n TreasurTIONS u Amish esp ITIVE HOME COLLEC PRIM & Hom ER TH OO CE EN 5K RA KM LI HON & E ARAT C Y A TR A RAMISH COUN Featuring unique photographic views of Amish life Prints available at www.rollingwoodphotography.com email@example.com 1008457900 10089507 36 STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR 7 alking in a winter wonderland is how one might feel upon entering the double doors to The Greenhouse Shoppe during the Christmas season. A breath taking holiday oasis forms before your eyes as you let the holiday spirit wash over you. 37 7 AMISH HEAR HEARTLAND ARTL TLAN AND D Christmas at The Greenhouse Shoppe opens the first Saturday in November, with the shop transforming into a Christmas wonderland each year. "It's a lot of work moving from spring to Christmas and Christmas to spring," said Donna Feliciano, co-owner alongside husband Marty Feliciano. It takes roughly four to six weeks to make the transition from one to the other explained Marty. But the transition is well worth it to see the expressions on customers faces as they walk into their very own Christmas experience. Trees are decorated from top to bottom with sparkling glass ornaments and oversized, colorful floral pieces and draped in bows and ribbons. Collectible Santas, Angels and figurines on display along with Christmas florals are enough to put anyone in the holiday spirit. Donna's love for interior design goes above and beyond as she decorates the 38 shop for the holidays. As she decorates each tree she says "I feel like I'm painting a picture. I can never re-make the same design, I just start putting the pieces together." Her main goal with the Christmas Shoppe is to inspire and give people ideas on how to decorate their own home for the holidays. The best part is, if you like what you see, all the supplies needed to create your very own winter wonderland are right at your fingertips. The glass ornaments, stockings, figurines and flowers all make great Christmas gifts as well. "Come in and get in the spirit of Christmas," said Donna. Marty and Donna bought the building that is The Greenhouse Shoppe, in November of 1990. Donna had always wanted a small shop and Marty had grown up in a family of garden enthusiasts. When the building came up for sale the two couldn't pass up the opportunity to start their own business. #JH@DI<I?B@ODIOC@NKDMDO JA#CMDNOH<N "Marty's family always had greenhouses and raised plants," said Donna. "I grew up in it," said Marty. Growing up he worked at a couple of different greenhouses that specialized in roses and tropical plants as well as working alongside his family. One could almost say Marty had been gifted with a green thumb. "We all have a green thumb to some extent," said Marty. Donna's background in business helped to get the little shop up and running and her love for interior design ensures the shop will always be well decorated and inspiring. "We try to carry unique things to decorate [the home] with," said Donna. For all the do-it-yourselfers out there, "there are easy things to make the home look pretty without a lot of work." It's no surprise that spring is indeed the busiest time of the year for The Greenhouse Shoppe. The shop becomes a garden lovers paradise with wall to wall flowers and plants and gardening supplies. Gardeners will find a healthy selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, roses and nursery stock to supply their gardens as well as a full line of gardening supplies such as: chemicals and organics, hand tools, soils and mulches and garden decorations including fountains, statutes, birdbaths and ceramic and terra cotta pots. Marty, Donna and their friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on-hand to assist the newly inspired gardener or landscaper. They will help you to find the right products to make your garden flourish and provide you with the tools to make your next landscaping project a breeze. The Greenhouse Shoppe is located at 3649 Cleveland Road in Wooster. December hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 330-345-5300 or visit www. thegreenhouseshoppe.com. '' 40 4 0 Guggisberg Swiss Inn Address: 5025 SR 557, Millersburg Mailing: PO Box 1, Charm, Ohio 44617 Phone/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." ADVERTISE YOUR INN OR LODGE HERE CALL 1-800-686-2958 Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites Address: 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 fire pits and courtyards! ADVERTISE YOUR INN OR LODGE HERE CALL 1-800-686-2958 Cricket Hill Cabins Address: 5631 TR 351, Millersburg Phone/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, fireplace, gas grill, porch, outdoor fire 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. AMISH HEARTLAND 41 Continued from pg. 7 Carriage house carries locally made oak furniture, from benches and end tables to bookcases and shelves. Lamps and dining room table settings with table linings and curtains to match are available in traditional country stars and stripes and plaid themes. "Window treatments are the best sellers,â€? said Dawson. Customers can get curtains for a whole room or their whole house. Carriage house has greatly expanded their curtain line due to their popularity, explained Dawson. As you walk through the store, you are not just seeing items haphazardly placed on shelves or stacked in a corner. Dawson tries to setup her items to reect how you might place them in your own home. End tables are set up with lamps and knick knacks next to benches with matching coverings and throw pillows. A dining room table is set with colorful plates and mugs, a rustic table cloth and matching napkins and complimentary centerpieces. The store is very inspirational to anyone looking to spruce up their home and is not sure where to start. With the holidays fast approaching, country knick knacks and artwork make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Carriage House interiors is located at 3213 SR 39 between Walnut Creek and Berlin. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Shellie Dawson at 330-893-3653. 42 Mailbag 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: -EVELYN BLUHN, ROCK CREEK editorial and calendar of events " The because Catie gives a synopsis of interesting articles in the magazine and the events help me plan for occasions I can explore. " -OLGA BERK, ORRVILLE have no favorites really. I like it all from " Icover to cover. It was my first time looking We go every year and spend for the buggy wheel, it was fun. " Everyting. " three to four days and we go non-stop when we're there. We always bring about places I haven't found yet home lots of food to share with our " Reading in Ohio. families during the holidays. We love it. " The first thing I look for in motels is the I love all of the Amish Heartland. The food " is outstanding, the many shops in Berlin, Amish Heartland. Thank you." " theres something for everyone. " Recipes and the stories." the good food, the different cheese's, " All unique items to buy. Very Enjoyable. " Beautiful pictures and interesting stories. " " Farms, quilts, food. " " -LYNNE C. WITKOWSKI, AKRON NY -PAULINE COLLINS, RITTMAN -LOIS DURICA BEREA -FRANCES LEIBY, AKRON advertisements, recipes and " The especially the auction at Mt. Hope. " -LINDA FULTON, SHINNSTON, WV -SHIRLEY KOTTYAN, WAGRAM NC -JUDY MYERS, ATWATER -DOROTHY THOMAS, W. ALEXANDRIA WINTER PHOTO CONTEST Amish Heartland is having a winter photo contest. For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country. Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos. The deadline for the Fall Photo Contest is MARCH 1, 2013. The top three winners will be announced in the Feb. issue of Amish Heartland. 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After a week of hardships in parts of the state, Kentucky fans got their chance to celebrate Friday afternoon, as they cheered on their Cats during their first SEC Tournament game.
Blue skies and blue jerseys filled the streets in downtown Paintsville Friday afternoon, with everyone chanting the same tune of "Go Big Blue!"
Community members were united in color as well as spirit.
Locals enjoyed sunshine, free food, music and got the opportunity to watch the game in the historic Sipp Theatre.
Many said Friday was the first time they had something *positive* to focus on...
It seems last week's tornadoes have only strengthened the bond that unifies Kentuckians.
Fans said they were not only cheering on their basketball team, but their state as a whole.
As the melody of "My Old Kentucky home" played in the background, it was hard to ignore just how fitting that song is at a time like this.
Friday was just another example of Kentuckians continuing to triumph through tragedy.
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No reception, no email, no txt, no inbound / outbound calls. Email stuck in the outbox till you go outside of the building. It's not just my phone, everyone with T-Mobile carrier has the same problem. I switched to AT and T use my existing T-Mobile cell phone. It works over this weekend. Come Monday, will test the cell phone inside the building, time will tell.Was this review helpful to you?
At&t is horrible in mt oliver and allentown and other areas around Pittsburgh. I litterly had no service at all there. AT&T wouldn't let me get out of the contract without an early termination fee so I cancelled them anyway and just didn't pay the termination fee. Why would I keep AT&T if I couldn't use the service. Stay away from AT&T they are horrible.Was this review helpful to you?
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My iphone never drops calls I get 3 bars Verizon is the best Sprint and T-Mobile suck it goes Verizon AT&T T-Mobile Sprint not AT&T tmovile Verizon Sprint because I tested my phone I get 30mbps and other places 50mbps beat that AT&T cant Sprint cant and T-Mobile cant Verizon is greatWas this review helpful to you?
Reception is fine for calls and internet. Phone is an older Motorola Droid X, so only 3G, but I've never had any issues with Verizon's service in my area.Was this review helpful to you?
Reception is fine, but the speed downtown in the golden triangle is poor during business hours and non-existant during the noon lunch hour. Works fine after 5pm and on weekends.Was this review helpful to you?
at the top of arlington by climax, dropped calls. the 800 and 200 blocks of warrington. beltzhoover and excelsior very poor also. Sprint always says theyre upgrading but I've never noticed.Was this review helpful to you?
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|This work reveals the opium trade, how it came to be & how the author proposed to stop it. Opium is not profitable in its legitimate use. It is only profitable because of the demands of addicts, men & women deliberately debauched, either through the legalized machinery of colonial governments, or through the illegal activities of smugglers. A moral sentiment that will balk at this immense overproduction, the sole object of which is to create drug victims, is the only weapon to fight it. In giving this book to the public, the author was calling upon that moral sentiment.


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I use this when I want to sit in the sun and of course my Layne has to be with me. This keeps her cool and she eventually just naps and enjoys herself sitting outside and watching all go by
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This keeps your dog cool when he is playing or running around. This works at keeping Bella cool, but it is inconvenient to fill. You have to soak it then let it hang for 30 minutes prior to use. You can store it in the fridge - this is convenient.
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Ancient, historical Yogyakarta and modern, pulsating Jakarta reflect the country's multi-cultural ethos
The bus from Yogyakarta rumbles to a stop in the midst of lava fields looped by a tent city of souvenir shops. The UNESCO-restored 9th Century Mahayana Buddhist Temple of Borobudur is a long walk, past well-laid out gardens, hedged in by morning glory. Finally, Borobudur comes into sight — a pageantry of umbrellas and sarongs marches past in the noon-day sun.
The restoration of Borobudur, ranked an equal of the Parthenon by Arnold Toynbee, was a meeting ground for ancient heritage and modern technology. Built by the Buddhist Sailendras over 80 years, the temple lay abandoned and forgotten for nearly eight centuries, shaken by quakes and lashed by torrential rains. In a 19th Century expedition that almost rivalled the search for the Holy Grail, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, then British Lieutenant-Governor of Java, heard of the ruins overrun by the jungle, and ordered it to be cleared of the undergrowth. The Dutch took over later.
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Getting to the top (105 ft) of the temple is like a hike from hell, but worth the effort. The andesite and basalt volcanic stones that make up the pyramid are at varying heights, and bas-reliefs (2,672) depicting the lives of the Buddha are strung like a rosary around the six square terraces. I jostle past tourists, worshippers, school children and heritage enthusiasts to journey through this Buddhist vision of the universe in stone. The birth of the Buddha, his enlightenment, elephants, dancing apsaras — scenes from the ordinary world swirl up to nirvana.
Seventy-two Buddhas in various asanas sit facing outwards in the top three circular terraces. Enclosed in perforated bell-shaped stupas, they surround a large central stupa encasing nothing. The view from the top is splendid — the valley glows green with paddy and bamboo copses, and in the distance beyond the overhanging clouds are the outlines of the active Merbabu and Merapi volcanoes.
I drive three km East to Candi Mendut, another Buddhist temple of the same period. Inside sit three magnificent statues — the Buddha flanked by Boddhisattvas.
Lunch is at a restaurant in the midst of rain-inundated fields. The wait for traditional Javanese fare is interrupted by a wayang kulit performance — flickering shadow puppets symbolising good and evil, dance to the music of the gamelan.
I arrive at Yogyakarta, 30-odd km away, and race past its rich culture-filled streets at sunset. The city was the capital during the revolution from 1945-49, but its history dates back to the 17th Century when it was ruled by the Sultan, and rose in revolt against the Dutch. As recognition of this bravery, the province enjoys the special status of a monarchy.
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I fly into the Indonesian capital of Jakarta late on a weekend night with the city blazing with lights and people, and eons away from falling asleep. The following morning, I drive through streets tangled with traffic and lined with stores to the downtown harbour district which, Fatahillah, a Sumataran warrior, named Jayakarta after his victory over the Portuguese.
In 1619, the Dutch (under Jan Pieterszoon Coen) defeated the British and renamed the city Batavia. Over three centuries, from a well-entrenched fort they administered their far-flung colonial empire, mastering the spice trade. The Japanese named the city Djakarta during World War II. I walk around Fatahillah Square past The Museum of Fine Arts, a neo-classic building, and the Stadhuis, the City Hall built in 1710, now the Jakarta Museum. The quiet square belies its violent history — many Chinese were slaughtered here in 1740, forcing them to flee across the fort walls to Glodok where they continue to live in numbers. Across the Grand Canal lie Dutch-style houses reminiscent of Amsterdam.
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A little ahead around Merdeka Square lies the Sekretariat, the porticoed white Presidential Palace, the National Monument with its gigantic flame, the West Irian Liberation monument, and an exquisitely-carved Arjuna Wijaya chariot statute with horses leaping and foaming at the mouth. The glacial Istiqlal mosque is a massive marble and glass structure, and lies across the road from The Church of Our Lady of Assumption, an ornate Roman Catholic neo-Gothic cathedral. It has an altar dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, who introduced Christianity to the Indies.
Like the saint, I have to journey to India, but not before I race through congested Jalan Surabaya shopping for barnacled porcelain dishes ferreted from sunken ships, Javanese puppets, batik fans, a mask and wood carvings.
A quarter of a globe away and couple of months since my travel to the Indies, I still glimpse shades of life from the archipelago — a carved Garuda from Bali threatening to leap off my bookshelf, a Sumatran mask scowling from the wall, a beatific Buddha smiling mysteriously and the aroma of cinnamon coffee wafting up on a winter morning…
(The writer was in Indonesia at the invitation of the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)
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You can enjoy all the wonderful seasons that Northwest Michigan has to offer from our newer 2 bedroom condo that offers a private bath for each bedroom and parking spaces right in front. We are located half way between Petoskey and Harbor Springs with only a 5 mile distance to both of their wonderful shopping districts and marinas. In the winter it is only 5 miles to the ski areas and the winter sports park, and within walking distance of the cross country skiing trails in the park. Summer offers a 2 mile beach and all kinds of hiking trails within a 5 minute walk. The area is full of wonderful inland lakes for fishing. You may want to enjoy one of the 21 golf courses within 20 miles. Maybe you would just enjoy the sight seeing of all the beautiful lakes and Victorian homes. The shopping districts offer all kinds of unique shops and galleries. Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island and the Bridge is just a scenic 25 miles away. The Charlevoix to Harbor Springs paved bike trail is just outside our door. We like this condo complex so well that we own another one in here. Check it our on HomeAway # 3673389
We are empty nesters who love to travel and have been coming to this part of NW Michigan and Lake Michigan since I was a child to visit relatives, and then when we were first married. We currently live in the Kansas City area. We have always wanted to have a place in the area that we and our married children and grandchildren could enjoy. We hope that you can enjoy our place too, when our family is not using it.
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We knew as soon as we saw this condo that it had all the features we wanted, but most importantly it was located close to all the places we enjoy.
Thanks so much for calling me back so we could fill a cancellation! Your condo was the perfect place for 2 golfing couples. I can't believe I have driven and ridden a bike past your Bathing Beaches Condos hundreds of times and never knew they were tucked in just between the bike trail and the State Park. What a great location for enjoying all of our favorite places and activities in Northern Michigan. We will be back!
We were VERY pleased with this home and location...cleanliness and amenities were tip top and the location is fantastic; so close to the State Beach you can walk there! Directions and welcome made our arrival and departure a piece of cake. There is clearly an advantage to renting a holiday lodge away from home when it provides the high quality that this unit offers...highly recommend this property!
We had a wonderful time at your condo! The bathrooms and kitchen were clean and fully stocked. The condo is in a great location near the Petoskey State Park, Harbor Springs and Petoskey. We would recommend this condo to anyone visiting Northern Michigan. We look forward to renting from you again!
Very nice condo, we had a great time even though it rained most of the weekend. We had one nice day that we made it up the Tunnel of Trees to Wilderness State Park and over to Mackinaw City. Wish we could have stayed longer. Very clean and comfortable. If we are able to, we would like to be able to rent from you again. Thanks.
This is our second time staying at this property. Great value, a super clean nicely located condo, perfect for two couples!
We could not have been more content than we were with this rental. It truly was home away from home. Everything we needed and then some. Quiet, clean, close to all things Petoskey. We would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back again.
If you like to bike ride, be sure to bring your bikes along. Rentals are expensive. There is a fabulous bikeways literally out the front door that goes all the way from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix.
Thank you, Hazel for sharing your home and for a wonderful stay in Petoskey.
The Petoskey area has all the features you would want for your vacation or getaway. Located on Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay it offers beautiful lake views and Victorian summer homes, unique shopping districts, good harbors and beaches, plus winter ski areas and trails for multi season enjoyment. Our condo location is central to all these areas with easy access to everything you would want to do.
We have 2 miles of Lake Michigan Beach, and lots of trails in the state park within a short walk of our place.
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Inspired by the most precious raw materials from India, Escale à Pondichéry is an Eau de Toilette created using natural ingredients selected by the House of Dior for their superior quality: Black Tea Extract, Cardamom Essence, Sandalwood Essence and Jasmine Sambac Absolute.
When the House of Dior creates a fragrance, the journey goes beyond mere evocation: sourcing of raw materials also provides the opportunity to meet new cultures, and forge lasting, preferential relationships with local producers who make it possible for us to work with exceptional, top-quality ingredients.
Grown in India, Cambodia and Guatemala, cardamom is extracted by steam distillation. It harmonizes beautifully with black tea and essence of sandalwood, bringing freshness to Escale à Pondichéry.
Black tea is mainly grown in Asia and is differentiated from other families of tea due to the fermentation of its fresh leaves, giving them their dark color and bitter taste. The tea note adds spicy freshness to fragrances. Strong, delicate and addictive, tea is behind the freshness of Escale à Pondichéry.
The symbol of feminine softness, jasmine is one of the most commonly used flowers in perfumery. It is so delicate that it alone is a fragrance.
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It's my understanding Apple's been considering the release of a less expensive iPhone 5c-type product since at least 2009/2010, but the economics and conditions back then made them go with - and stick with - the older-model-at-reduced-price model instead. Rumors are building that this year might be the year they change strategies and flip that particular product switch. So why now? The simplest answer would seem to be that the economics and conditions have changed. Like I said back in January, for Apple, less expensive doesn't mean cheap. However, less expensive can mean a larger, more unified addressable market. John Gruber on Daring Fireball caught an important part I missed:
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With Google's recent release of the updated Nexus 7 tablet at $229, a lot of comparisons have been made between it and other low priced tablets on the market. It sure seems like Google wants to put pressure on vendors to offer solid specs with affordable price tags for consumers. After all, this helps sell more devices, and that increases the potential market for Google services, which is where the search giant makes its profit. This isn't dissimilar to how the race-to-the-bottom in App Store pricing has commoditized software, which benefits Apple's hardware-centric revenue model. But it does prompt the question, will it force down prices, or catalyze a price war, such that nobody really makes any money on hardware? And if so, what will become of Apple's business model?
iPhone 5c is once again being rumored as the name for Apple's rumored less expensive iPhone which, if said rumors are accurate, would not only sport a plastic back but a colorful new plastic back. That's right, iPhonechromatic! This time it's Jay Yarow of Business Insider doing the reporting:
It's nowhere nearly like leaving a prototype in a bar, but if proven accurate, a Chinese labor report potentially leaking information about an announced, less expensive iPhone, certainly won't make Apple happy. First noticed by Jony Evans of Computer World, the report includes:
Packages with the branding "iPhone 5c" have shown up in China, which indicate nothing more than someone, potentially Apple, potentially a knock-off company, has manufactured some boxes that read "iPhone 5c" on them. That would be C as in "Color", and likely refer to the rumored less expensive iPhone. All we know right now, however, is that someone posted it on the WeiPhone forums. But here's the thing:
So far we've seen several purported part leaks for both the iPhone 5s - or whatever Apple calls the 2013 generation iPhone - and the heavily rumored less expensive iPhone model. Riki Baker over at mendmyi managed to get his hands on one of the supposed "budget" iPhone housings and found that certain components previously assumed to be for the iPhone 5s might actually belong to a "budget" iPhone instead. Here's why:
The alleged low-cost, plastic iPhone continues to be a thing, and well known YouTuber DetroitBORG has managed to obtain one of the shells we've seen so many leaked images of already. While it is only the shell, DetroitBORG – otherwise known as Michael Kukielka – compares it to the iPod touch, iPhone 5, iPhone 4/4S and the iPhone 3GS.
When you hear "cheap iPhone" or "budget iPhone" think "less expensive iPhone", akin to how the Mac Mini is less expensive than the Mac Pro, and the iPad mini is less expensive than the full-sized iPad (or the iPod nano was less expensive than the classic iPod). That's what this video, and the accompanying photos, purportedly show off as well. Techdy:
With potentially billions of customers on the line, Apple is reportedly having trouble negotiating with wireless providers in emerging markets like Russia and China, and in established markets like Japan. The carriers are, apparently, holding out for better terms from Apple than those currently enjoyed by carriers in United States under the subsidy model. Bloomberg reports:
The less expensive iPhone has been rumored for a long time -- a way for Apple to cater to emerging markets and entry-level, off-contract customers -- but so far it's remained little more than a myth. Today, case manufacturer Tactus claims to have an image of the rear casing for just that device.
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