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4 REASONS WHY AMISH ARE SKIPPING THE VACCINE I’ve pulled four specific reasons Amish are skipping the COVID vaccine from the article:. 1. “Lifestyle” protection – Amish believe that their active lifestyles and homegrown food, along with working around livestock, keeps them healthy and their immune systems robust.. 2. A belief the disease is not so bad – some Amish were hospitalized, but we learn that “this year hasn’t seen 5 NATURAL REMEDIES USED BY AMISH Wet the bandage with this and keep it wet. Powdered charcoal and cornmeal, made into a poultice, is also good. Cover wound completely and keep bandage wet. Apply a coat of honey to cover the wound. The idea is to seal off the air. Cover thickly with aloe vera gel or theooze from a
AN AMISH MOBILE HOME FOR SALE (15 PHOTOS) An Amish Mobile Home For Sale (15 Photos) Posted on January 29, 2021 in Amish Homes. Here’s one that’s not too common – a mobile home put up for sale by an Amish family. Amish do sometimes live in mobile homes, especially young families starting out. This one is located in Pomeroy, Ohio ( Meigs County ). I hadn’t heard much if anything AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
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Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. A VISIT TO THE AMISH OF PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI (25 A Visit To The Amish Of Pontotoc County, Mississippi (25 Photos) Amish have lived in Pontotoc County, Mississippi for a quarter-century. I made an unplanned visit to this community in late January. It was slightly out of the way, but well worth it. I hope you enjoy these photos and my comments on this Swartzentruber Amish settlement of two INSIDE THE WALKER VALLEY MARKET (24 PHOTOS) The Walker Valley Market in the Pearisburg, VA community is one of the nicest Amish food-and-more stores I’ve visited. I was here once before, about a year ago, but only shared quick photos of the front of the store and a couple of food items.A reader named Shawn also visited this place which featured in a 2016 post.I had a chance to make a proper visit again in December, just before AMISH BUSINESS MAP (BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA) Another Amish business map to share – this one from the sizeable settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa (Hazleton). The area promotes the local “ Amish Boulevard ” – a stretch of county road running through the heart of the community (it’s W13 on the map below). On this map you’ll find nearly 50 Amish businesses. IS WEST VIRGINIA AMISH SETTLEMENT PICKING UP? West Virginia lies wedged between Ohio and Pennsylvania, the two biggest Amish-population states. But for most of its history, it’s had little Amish settlement. However, things began changing last year, with two new communities popping up, in Barbour County and Mineral County. And now there is a third, meaning the number of Mountain State AMISH AMERICAFAQSTATE GUIDEENCYCLOPEDIAFURNITUREBUSINESS DIRECTORYAMISH HOMES Posted on April 30, 2021 in Amish Communities. There are around 600 Amish settlements across North America, with new settlements being started at a rate of about one every 10 days. You may have even seen Amish start a new community near you recently – or you mightsometime soon.
4 REASONS WHY AMISH ARE SKIPPING THE VACCINE I’ve pulled four specific reasons Amish are skipping the COVID vaccine from the article:. 1. “Lifestyle” protection – Amish believe that their active lifestyles and homegrown food, along with working around livestock, keeps them healthy and their immune systems robust.. 2. A belief the disease is not so bad – some Amish were hospitalized, but we learn that “this year hasn’t seen 5 NATURAL REMEDIES USED BY AMISH Wet the bandage with this and keep it wet. Powdered charcoal and cornmeal, made into a poultice, is also good. Cover wound completely and keep bandage wet. Apply a coat of honey to cover the wound. The idea is to seal off the air. Cover thickly with aloe vera gel or theooze from a
AN AMISH MOBILE HOME FOR SALE (15 PHOTOS) An Amish Mobile Home For Sale (15 Photos) Posted on January 29, 2021 in Amish Homes. Here’s one that’s not too common – a mobile home put up for sale by an Amish family. Amish do sometimes live in mobile homes, especially young families starting out. This one is located in Pomeroy, Ohio ( Meigs County ). I hadn’t heard much if anything AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
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Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. A VISIT TO THE AMISH OF PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI (25 A Visit To The Amish Of Pontotoc County, Mississippi (25 Photos) Amish have lived in Pontotoc County, Mississippi for a quarter-century. I made an unplanned visit to this community in late January. It was slightly out of the way, but well worth it. I hope you enjoy these photos and my comments on this Swartzentruber Amish settlement of two INSIDE THE WALKER VALLEY MARKET (24 PHOTOS) The Walker Valley Market in the Pearisburg, VA community is one of the nicest Amish food-and-more stores I’ve visited. I was here once before, about a year ago, but only shared quick photos of the front of the store and a couple of food items.A reader named Shawn also visited this place which featured in a 2016 post.I had a chance to make a proper visit again in December, just before AMISH BUSINESS MAP (BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA) Another Amish business map to share – this one from the sizeable settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa (Hazleton). The area promotes the local “ Amish Boulevard ” – a stretch of county road running through the heart of the community (it’s W13 on the map below). On this map you’ll find nearly 50 Amish businesses. IS WEST VIRGINIA AMISH SETTLEMENT PICKING UP? West Virginia lies wedged between Ohio and Pennsylvania, the two biggest Amish-population states. But for most of its history, it’s had little Amish settlement. However, things began changing last year, with two new communities popping up, in Barbour County and Mineral County. And now there is a third, meaning the number of Mountain StateJOINING THE AMISH
Members of the church would need to support the candidacy of the individual to join. Learning the Amish German dialect is necessary as well. After an extended period of time, when both sides are satisfied that joining the church is the right decision, a person may become a candidate for baptism. YOUNG AMISH WOMAN KILLED, YOUNG MAN SURVIVES NY BUGGY Bonjour I am saddened by these dramatic events and these bereaved families and affected communities. Voices that are no longer, laughter that we will no longer hear, these prayers which brought meaning to life, these harmonies which will be missing in the songs, are so NY MAN CHARGED WITH “BURNING DOWN” AMISH MAILBOXES USING An upstate New York man used explosive Molotov cocktails to “burn down the mailboxes” of two Amish “business associates”. It’s been well-documented that Amish can be targets of vandalism and harrassment.Some cases are driven by pure dislike of the Amish, or VISITING THE AMISH AT WHITEFIELD, MAINE Visiting The Amish At Whitefield, Maine. Over the past decade, we’ve seen Amish in Maine slowly expand their footprint in the state. Lately they’ve been adding a community at the rate of about one every two years. The best-known is probably the seeker-friendly Unity settlement, which features in the news fairly frequently. THE AMISH OF DAVIESS COUNTY, INDIANA (17 PHOTOS) Today Daviess County is home to the fourth-largest Amish settlement in the state of Indiana and seventh-largest overall. There are about 33 church districts here (that number was around the low-20s in 2004), and a 2020 population of 5,465 Amish.. You’llAMISH FURNITURE
Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. THE AMISH CHURCH DIRECTORY The church directory, which almost all Amish communities put out, is an interesting book. All families in a district are listed, along with maps and background info, birthdates and the like. Comes in pretty handy when you have dozens of cousins in the neighborhood to keep track of, or when you’re trying to get to your uncle’s new placeon
5 LESSER-KNOWN HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY AMISH Five Lesser-Known Holidays Amish Observe. 1. Ascension Day (40th Day After Easter Sunday) This day marks Jesus’ bodily ascension into heaven. It’s a movable holiday, dependent on the date of Easter Sunday. According to various sources including firsthand input from our readers, this day seems to be observed in most Amish communities. A 122-ACRE AMISH FARM FOR SALE (16 PHOTOS) A 122-Acre Amish Farm For Sale (16 Photos) After last week’s 40-acre Wisconsin farm, this week, another Amish farm that is still on the market. This one lies in Cattaraugus County, New York, home of three Amish communities, including one of the largest in the state. This appears to be Conewango Valley, home to around 2,500 Amish. ENGLISH FRIEND HELPS PROMOTE BENEFIT DINNER FOR MICHIGAN Last year a Michigan Amish family of nine were struck by a car while traveling by buggy. Sadly, the father has died of his injuries. Now the community is having a benefit dinner for the family, and an English friend is promoting it online. AMISH AMERICAFAQSTATE GUIDEENCYCLOPEDIAFURNITUREBUSINESS DIRECTORYAMISH HOMES Posted on April 30, 2021 in Amish Communities. There are around 600 Amish settlements across North America, with new settlements being started at a rate of about one every 10 days. You may have even seen Amish start a new community near you recently – or you mightsometime soon.
4 REASONS WHY AMISH ARE SKIPPING THE VACCINE I’ve pulled four specific reasons Amish are skipping the COVID vaccine from the article:. 1. “Lifestyle” protection – Amish believe that their active lifestyles and homegrown food, along with working around livestock, keeps them healthy and their immune systems robust.. 2. A belief the disease is not so bad – some Amish were hospitalized, but we learn that “this year hasn’t seen AN AMISH MOBILE HOME FOR SALE (15 PHOTOS) An Amish Mobile Home For Sale (15 Photos) Posted on January 29, 2021 in Amish Homes. Here’s one that’s not too common – a mobile home put up for sale by an Amish family. Amish do sometimes live in mobile homes, especially young families starting out. This one is located in Pomeroy, Ohio ( Meigs County ). I hadn’t heard much if anything 5 NATURAL REMEDIES USED BY AMISH Wet the bandage with this and keep it wet. Powdered charcoal and cornmeal, made into a poultice, is also good. Cover wound completely and keep bandage wet. Apply a coat of honey to cover the wound. The idea is to seal off the air. Cover thickly with aloe vera gel or theooze from a
AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
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Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. A VISIT TO THE AMISH OF PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI (25 A Visit To The Amish Of Pontotoc County, Mississippi (25 Photos) Amish have lived in Pontotoc County, Mississippi for a quarter-century. I made an unplanned visit to this community in late January. It was slightly out of the way, but well worth it. I hope you enjoy these photos and my comments on this Swartzentruber Amish settlement of two INSIDE THE WALKER VALLEY MARKET (24 PHOTOS) The Walker Valley Market in the Pearisburg, VA community is one of the nicest Amish food-and-more stores I’ve visited. I was here once before, about a year ago, but only shared quick photos of the front of the store and a couple of food items.A reader named Shawn also visited this place which featured in a 2016 post.I had a chance to make a proper visit again in December, just before AMISH BUSINESS MAP (BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA) Another Amish business map to share – this one from the sizeable settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa (Hazleton). The area promotes the local “ Amish Boulevard ” – a stretch of county road running through the heart of the community (it’s W13 on the map below). On this map you’ll find nearly 50 Amish businesses. IS WEST VIRGINIA AMISH SETTLEMENT PICKING UP? West Virginia lies wedged between Ohio and Pennsylvania, the two biggest Amish-population states. But for most of its history, it’s had little Amish settlement. However, things began changing last year, with two new communities popping up, in Barbour County and Mineral County. And now there is a third, meaning the number of Mountain State AMISH AMERICAFAQSTATE GUIDEENCYCLOPEDIAFURNITUREBUSINESS DIRECTORYAMISH HOMES Posted on April 30, 2021 in Amish Communities. There are around 600 Amish settlements across North America, with new settlements being started at a rate of about one every 10 days. You may have even seen Amish start a new community near you recently – or you mightsometime soon.
4 REASONS WHY AMISH ARE SKIPPING THE VACCINE I’ve pulled four specific reasons Amish are skipping the COVID vaccine from the article:. 1. “Lifestyle” protection – Amish believe that their active lifestyles and homegrown food, along with working around livestock, keeps them healthy and their immune systems robust.. 2. A belief the disease is not so bad – some Amish were hospitalized, but we learn that “this year hasn’t seen AN AMISH MOBILE HOME FOR SALE (15 PHOTOS) An Amish Mobile Home For Sale (15 Photos) Posted on January 29, 2021 in Amish Homes. Here’s one that’s not too common – a mobile home put up for sale by an Amish family. Amish do sometimes live in mobile homes, especially young families starting out. This one is located in Pomeroy, Ohio ( Meigs County ). I hadn’t heard much if anything 5 NATURAL REMEDIES USED BY AMISH Wet the bandage with this and keep it wet. Powdered charcoal and cornmeal, made into a poultice, is also good. Cover wound completely and keep bandage wet. Apply a coat of honey to cover the wound. The idea is to seal off the air. Cover thickly with aloe vera gel or theooze from a
AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
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Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. A VISIT TO THE AMISH OF PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI (25 A Visit To The Amish Of Pontotoc County, Mississippi (25 Photos) Amish have lived in Pontotoc County, Mississippi for a quarter-century. I made an unplanned visit to this community in late January. It was slightly out of the way, but well worth it. I hope you enjoy these photos and my comments on this Swartzentruber Amish settlement of two INSIDE THE WALKER VALLEY MARKET (24 PHOTOS) The Walker Valley Market in the Pearisburg, VA community is one of the nicest Amish food-and-more stores I’ve visited. I was here once before, about a year ago, but only shared quick photos of the front of the store and a couple of food items.A reader named Shawn also visited this place which featured in a 2016 post.I had a chance to make a proper visit again in December, just before AMISH BUSINESS MAP (BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA) Another Amish business map to share – this one from the sizeable settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa (Hazleton). The area promotes the local “ Amish Boulevard ” – a stretch of county road running through the heart of the community (it’s W13 on the map below). On this map you’ll find nearly 50 Amish businesses. IS WEST VIRGINIA AMISH SETTLEMENT PICKING UP? West Virginia lies wedged between Ohio and Pennsylvania, the two biggest Amish-population states. But for most of its history, it’s had little Amish settlement. However, things began changing last year, with two new communities popping up, in Barbour County and Mineral County. And now there is a third, meaning the number of Mountain StateJOINING THE AMISH
Members of the church would need to support the candidacy of the individual to join. Learning the Amish German dialect is necessary as well. After an extended period of time, when both sides are satisfied that joining the church is the right decision, a person may become a candidate for baptism. NY MAN CHARGED WITH “BURNING DOWN” AMISH MAILBOXES USING An upstate New York man used explosive Molotov cocktails to “burn down the mailboxes” of two Amish “business associates”. It’s been well-documented that Amish can be targets of vandalism and harrassment.Some cases are driven by pure dislike of the Amish, orMONTANA AMISH
In the same year as the founding of the St. Ignatius community, another group of Amish settled in Rosebud County in eastern Montana, near the towns of Ashland and Forsyth.The Jefferson County settlement, near Whitehall, was founded in 2001.. Montana’s youngest settlement (founded 2008) is located in Fergus County, near the towns of Mooreand Lewistown.
YOUNG AMISH WOMAN KILLED, YOUNG MAN SURVIVES NY BUGGY Bonjour I am saddened by these dramatic events and these bereaved families and affected communities. Voices that are no longer, laughter that we will no longer hear, these prayers which brought meaning to life, these harmonies which will be missing in the songs, are so VISITING THE AMISH AT WHITEFIELD, MAINE Visiting The Amish At Whitefield, Maine. Over the past decade, we’ve seen Amish in Maine slowly expand their footprint in the state. Lately they’ve been adding a community at the rate of about one every two years. The best-known is probably the seeker-friendly Unity settlement, which features in the news fairly frequently. AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
5 LESSER-KNOWN HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY AMISH Five Lesser-Known Holidays Amish Observe. 1. Ascension Day (40th Day After Easter Sunday) This day marks Jesus’ bodily ascension into heaven. It’s a movable holiday, dependent on the date of Easter Sunday. According to various sources including firsthand input from our readers, this day seems to be observed in most Amish communities. A SHORT FILM ON FORMER AMISH CONVERT “Amish Atheist” certainly feels like an oxymoron. That’s what I thought when first hearing about the turn in Kenneth Copp’s life in a story four years ago.Copp originally appeared on this site even earlier than that, when he was still with the Amish and living in the Unity, Maine community. In 2013 one of our readers contributed a guest post on Unity, much of which was about Copp and A 122-ACRE AMISH FARM FOR SALE (16 PHOTOS) A 122-Acre Amish Farm For Sale (16 Photos) After last week’s 40-acre Wisconsin farm, this week, another Amish farm that is still on the market. This one lies in Cattaraugus County, New York, home of three Amish communities, including one of the largest in the state. This appears to be Conewango Valley, home to around 2,500 Amish. ENGLISH FRIEND HELPS PROMOTE BENEFIT DINNER FOR MICHIGAN Last year a Michigan Amish family of nine were struck by a car while traveling by buggy. Sadly, the father has died of his injuries. Now the community is having a benefit dinner for the family, and an English friend is promoting it online. AMISH AMERICAFAQSTATE GUIDEENCYCLOPEDIAFURNITUREBUSINESS DIRECTORYAMISH HOMES Posted on April 30, 2021 in Amish Communities. There are around 600 Amish settlements across North America, with new settlements being started at a rate of about one every 10 days. You may have even seen Amish start a new community near you recently – or you mightsometime soon.
4 REASONS WHY AMISH ARE SKIPPING THE VACCINE I’ve pulled four specific reasons Amish are skipping the COVID vaccine from the article:. 1. “Lifestyle” protection – Amish believe that their active lifestyles and homegrown food, along with working around livestock, keeps them healthy and their immune systems robust.. 2. A belief the disease is not so bad – some Amish were hospitalized, but we learn that “this year hasn’t seen 5 NATURAL REMEDIES USED BY AMISH Wet the bandage with this and keep it wet. Powdered charcoal and cornmeal, made into a poultice, is also good. Cover wound completely and keep bandage wet. Apply a coat of honey to cover the wound. The idea is to seal off the air. Cover thickly with aloe vera gel or theooze from a
AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
INSIDE THE WALKER VALLEY MARKET (24 PHOTOS) The Walker Valley Market in the Pearisburg, VA community is one of the nicest Amish food-and-more stores I’ve visited. I was here once before, about a year ago, but only shared quick photos of the front of the store and a couple of food items.A reader named Shawn also visited this place which featured in a 2016 post.I had a chance to make a proper visit again in December, just beforeAMISH FURNITURE
Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. 26 AMISH BUSINESSES (CLARE COUNTY, MICHIGAN) 26 Amish Businesses (Clare County, Michigan) This isn’t a map, but it is a nice directory giving addresses of 26 Amish businesses in Clare County, Michigan. There are three Amish communities with a presence in Clare County. I believe the businesses here are from the more progressive of the two larger ones. That settlement has familiesboth in
A 122-ACRE AMISH FARM FOR SALE (16 PHOTOS) A 122-Acre Amish Farm For Sale (16 Photos) After last week’s 40-acre Wisconsin farm, this week, another Amish farm that is still on the market. This one lies in Cattaraugus County, New York, home of three Amish communities, including one of the largest in the state. This appears to be Conewango Valley, home to around 2,500 Amish.AMISH BUILDERS
269-646-9766. dehartdevelopment.com. Residential home and log home builders using an Amish work crew. Hershberger Home Building. Jonathan Hershberger. 4508 S. Brand Ave. Clare, MI 48617. 989-560-4625. In addition to home building, Hershberger constructs pole AMISH BUSINESS MAP (BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA) Another Amish business map to share – this one from the sizeable settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa (Hazleton). The area promotes the local “ Amish Boulevard ” – a stretch of county road running through the heart of the community (it’s W13 on the map below). On this map you’ll find nearly 50 Amish businesses. AMISH AMERICAFAQSTATE GUIDEENCYCLOPEDIAFURNITUREBUSINESS DIRECTORYAMISH HOMES Posted on April 30, 2021 in Amish Communities. There are around 600 Amish settlements across North America, with new settlements being started at a rate of about one every 10 days. You may have even seen Amish start a new community near you recently – or you mightsometime soon.
4 REASONS WHY AMISH ARE SKIPPING THE VACCINE I’ve pulled four specific reasons Amish are skipping the COVID vaccine from the article:. 1. “Lifestyle” protection – Amish believe that their active lifestyles and homegrown food, along with working around livestock, keeps them healthy and their immune systems robust.. 2. A belief the disease is not so bad – some Amish were hospitalized, but we learn that “this year hasn’t seen 5 NATURAL REMEDIES USED BY AMISH Wet the bandage with this and keep it wet. Powdered charcoal and cornmeal, made into a poultice, is also good. Cover wound completely and keep bandage wet. Apply a coat of honey to cover the wound. The idea is to seal off the air. Cover thickly with aloe vera gel or theooze from a
AMISH RETURNING COVID-19 STIMULUS CHECKS It’s just a little detail at the very end of this story, on Amish in Maine and coronavirus.But worth drawing attention to. This is the Unity community:. They also added, they’ve been receiving Stimulus checks but they will not accept them and those will be returned to theFederal Government.
INSIDE THE WALKER VALLEY MARKET (24 PHOTOS) The Walker Valley Market in the Pearisburg, VA community is one of the nicest Amish food-and-more stores I’ve visited. I was here once before, about a year ago, but only shared quick photos of the front of the store and a couple of food items.A reader named Shawn also visited this place which featured in a 2016 post.I had a chance to make a proper visit again in December, just beforeAMISH FURNITURE
Amish & Mennonites in Canada. Ontario is the only Canadian province where Amish can be found today. Compared with American states, Ontario ranks as having the #11-largest Amish population, just behind Illinois but ahead of Minnesota. 26 AMISH BUSINESSES (CLARE COUNTY, MICHIGAN) 26 Amish Businesses (Clare County, Michigan) This isn’t a map, but it is a nice directory giving addresses of 26 Amish businesses in Clare County, Michigan. There are three Amish communities with a presence in Clare County. I believe the businesses here are from the more progressive of the two larger ones. That settlement has familiesboth in
A 122-ACRE AMISH FARM FOR SALE (16 PHOTOS) A 122-Acre Amish Farm For Sale (16 Photos) After last week’s 40-acre Wisconsin farm, this week, another Amish farm that is still on the market. This one lies in Cattaraugus County, New York, home of three Amish communities, including one of the largest in the state. This appears to be Conewango Valley, home to around 2,500 Amish.AMISH BUILDERS
269-646-9766. dehartdevelopment.com. Residential home and log home builders using an Amish work crew. Hershberger Home Building. Jonathan Hershberger. 4508 S. Brand Ave. Clare, MI 48617. 989-560-4625. In addition to home building, Hershberger constructs pole AMISH BUSINESS MAP (BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA) Another Amish business map to share – this one from the sizeable settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa (Hazleton). The area promotes the local “ Amish Boulevard ” – a stretch of county road running through the heart of the community (it’s W13 on the map below). On this map you’ll find nearly 50 Amish businesses. AN AMISH MOBILE HOME FOR SALE (15 PHOTOS) An Amish Mobile Home For Sale (15 Photos) Posted on January 29, 2021 in Amish Homes. Here’s one that’s not too common – a mobile home put up for sale by an Amish family. Amish do sometimes live in mobile homes, especially young families starting out. This one is located in Pomeroy, Ohio ( Meigs County ). I hadn’t heard much if anythingMONTANA AMISH
In the same year as the founding of the St. Ignatius community, another group of Amish settled in Rosebud County in eastern Montana, near the towns of Ashland and Forsyth.The Jefferson County settlement, near Whitehall, was founded in 2001.. Montana’s youngest settlement (founded 2008) is located in Fergus County, near the towns of Mooreand Lewistown.
A SHORT FILM ON FORMER AMISH CONVERT “Amish Atheist” certainly feels like an oxymoron. That’s what I thought when first hearing about the turn in Kenneth Copp’s life in a story four years ago.Copp originally appeared on this site even earlier than that, when he was still with the Amish and living in the Unity, Maine community. In 2013 one of our readers contributed a guest post on Unity, much of which was about Copp and AMISH HOME FOR SALE (EMPTY INSIDE) Amish Home For Sale (Empty Inside) – 26 Photos. We usually see photos of fully-furnished Amish homes and farmhouses on the market. This one is a little different – the place has been emptied out already. We can see what it would look like for a buyer moving in. While it might be a little less interesting from the perspective ofnot seeing
THE AMISH OF DAVIESS COUNTY, INDIANA (17 PHOTOS) Today Daviess County is home to the fourth-largest Amish settlement in the state of Indiana and seventh-largest overall. There are about 33 church districts here (that number was around the low-20s in 2004), and a 2020 population of 5,465 Amish.. You’ll HOW DOES AN AMISH MEDICAL AID PLAN WORK? Amishman Dan Yoder is a key person in the plan used in the Holmes County, Ohio Amish community. He explains how it works: “Insurance is more for your own benefit,” says Dan Yoder. “The aid plan is when all the church members get together and they try to help everybody else. Not for their own benefits.”. Yoder is a member ofthe Amish
5 LESSER-KNOWN HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY AMISH Five Lesser-Known Holidays Amish Observe. 1. Ascension Day (40th Day After Easter Sunday) This day marks Jesus’ bodily ascension into heaven. It’s a movable holiday, dependent on the date of Easter Sunday. According to various sources including firsthand input from our readers, this day seems to be observed in most Amish communities. HOW CAN I STAY WITH AN AMISH FAMILY? The best way to visit an Amish home, of course, is to visit as a friend. Becoming friends with an Amish person or family is of course easier to do in person. At the risk of stating the obvious, Amish are people too, are often interested in how people from beyond their communities live, and enjoy many of the same subjects the rest of usdo.
ENGLISH FRIEND HELPS PROMOTE BENEFIT DINNER FOR MICHIGAN Last year a Michigan Amish family of nine were struck by a car while traveling by buggy. Sadly, the father has died of his injuries. Now the community is having a benefit dinner for the family, and an English friend is promoting it online.AMISH BUILDERS
Here is a listing of some of the Amish builders you’ll find in New York. You’ll find contact numbers as well as a brief description of the type of work done (if known). Information is subject to change, so please verify with the builder. Bob Miller & Sons Carpentry. Route474.
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RELIABLE INFORMATION FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST AMISH SITES ON THE WEB. Join over 15,000 email subscribers to get: Amish Community Info | Book Giveaways | Amish Writers & non-Amish Experts | Your Amish Questions Answered | More 100% Free | No Spam | Unsubscribe Anytime 10 VIEWS OF THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA AMISH COMMUNITY Posted on November 4, 2019 in Amish Communities Going back again through some photos from earlier this year, I realized I still had a lot of shots from my visits to Charlotte County, Virginia. I’ve already written about this community several times – in posts on an “off-the-map” Amish dry goods store, on Amish phone shacks, and on Esh’s Variety Stand, a little Continue Reading 10 Views Of The Charlotte County, Virginia AmishCommunity
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Posted on November 1, 2019 in Amish Culture Reader Marge asked on our recent Amish funeral customs post, “Why do Amish not publish obits in local newspapers?” I responded that they do in fact appear in local papers. You can quite often find them online. Here is an example: an Amish man named Roman E. Harshberger, 70, of the Nappanee, Indiana community, passed Continue Reading An Amish Obituary4 Comments
------------------------- 13TH ANNUAL BEEVILLE AMISH AUCTION (BEE COUNTY, TEXAS) Posted on November 1, 2019 in Amish Business We once had a monthly Amish auction update thanks to the hard work of one helpful reader, but there are too many of them for me to keep up with on my own. However, from time to time I like to promote upcoming auction events, especially ones you readers keep me posted on. Bob has Continue Reading 13th Annual Beeville Amish Auction (Bee County,Texas)
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------------------------- 10 INTERESTING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FROM A NORTH CAROLINA SWARTZENTRUBERAMISH AUCTION
Posted on October 30, 2019 in Amish Culture The Amish community at Ellenboro, North Carolina is having an auction next month – the first annual sale for the five-year-old Swartzentruber settlement. What’s neat here is that the auction company has taken extensive photos of the things up for sale, posting over 100 photos online (viewable here). The Amish are not “frozen intime”,
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------------------------- WISCONSIN WOMAN LEAVES AMISH COMMUNITY, STARTS SUCCESSFUL BAKERY Posted on October 29, 2019 in Amish Beliefs “I did not tell them I was leaving…I left them a note, and left.” Miriam Lambright says that “looking outside, I was like – there’s more there.” Leaving her community meant “freedom.” Miriam left the Amish seven years ago, at age 22. Her story is briefly told in a new video from Milwaukee station WTMJ. Continue Reading Wisconsin Woman Leaves Amish Community, StartsSuccessful Bakery
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------------------------- SOMEONE IS STEALING AMISH BUGGY SIGNS (DELTA COUNTY, MICHIGAN) Posted on October 28, 2019 in Amish Controversies Someone is swiping Amish buggy warning signs in Delta County, Michigan. After the latest round of thefts, the total of stolen signs is now four. And this is not just the sign the thief is taking – whoever is doing it, is actually uprooting the post as well – from three feet of concrete. Buggy Continue Reading Someone Is Stealing Amish Buggy Signs (Delta County,Michigan)
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------------------------- AMISH BOY SHOT & KILLED BY SIBLING – AT LEAST THE 12TH ACCIDENTAL AMISH CHILD SHOOTING SINCE 2010 Posted on October 25, 2019 in Amish Controversies An 11-year-old Amish boy was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon by his sibling in the Adams County, Indiana community. Details are vague at this time, but sources are describing it as “accidental“, and I’d assume that to be the case. Images by wpta21.com This is just one of numerous shootings involving Amish children and youth Continue Reading Amish Boy Shot & Killed By Sibling – At Least The 12th Accidental Amish Child Shooting Since 201017 Comments
------------------------- _OUR AMISH VALUES_ WINNER (PLUS SECTION Z ON “ZEAL”) Posted on October 25, 2019 in Amish Life We’ve got a winner today of the book Our Amish Values: Who We Are and What We Believe by Lester Beachy. Before we jump to that, I wanted to share one section from the book. If you didn’t catch the original post, it’s a concise book, with great photos of Amish life, in whichBeachy
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------------------------- AMISH PLEA FOR HELP IN FACE OF RENDERING PLANT STENCH (UPDATED) Posted on October 24, 2019 in Amish Controversies Amish residents near Berlin, Ohio have been complaining about the odors emanating from a local rendering plant for some time. They’ve now been given an outlet to do so formally – and have taken advantage of it. An “odor hotline” has received around 450 complaint calls since being set up in July. The complaints are Continue Reading Amish Plea For Help In Face Of Rendering Plant Stench(Updated)
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------------------------- 100+ AMISH REBUILD AFTER STORM DESTROYS HOMESTEAD (VIDEO) Posted on October 24, 2019 in Amish Life A storm struck Monday in Webster County, Missouri, destroying three structures and damaging the home of one Amish family in the community. This would be the Seymour settlement, which is the state’s largest. Predictably, local Amish came together to get the family back on their feet. From ozarksfirst.com: In the barn, according to the homeowner, Continue Reading 100+ Amish Rebuild After Storm Destroys Homestead(Video)
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------------------------- JET-POWERED “THUNDER BUGGY” REACHES 60 MPH Posted on October 18, 2019 in Amish Culture It’s Friday, so how about something light. So, here are a couple of guys who took an Amish buggy and strapped a jet engine onto the back of it. Why not. The two men behind the rocket buggy live somewhere in Amish country and are apparently racing enthusiasts. One of the twobought a jet
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------------------------- 5 AMISH BELIEFS FROM LESTER BEACHY’S _OUR AMISH VALUES_ Posted on October 16, 2019 in Amish Beliefs What do Amish believe on evolution? Do they wear jewelry? Why do they practice footwashing? When I was last in Holmes County, I picked up a neat little book by Lester Beachy, called Our Amish Values: Who We Are and What We Believe. Beachy has been a tour guide in the Holmes CountyAmish community,
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------------------------- AMISH & SOCIAL MEDIA: YOUTH NOW ON INSTAGRAM; WOMEN USING IT FORBUSINESS
Posted on October 11, 2019 in Amish Culture Lancaster Online recently published a series of articles on the Amish and social media use. Eight years ago this topic got attention when it was publicized in another Lancaster Online report that Amish youth were using Facebook. We also saw Facebook covered in books like Growing Up Amish: The Rumspringa Years. Yet time passes and Continue Reading Amish & Social Media: Youth Now On Instagram; Women Using It For Business14 Comments
------------------------- “AMISH & MORMON”: 8 THINGS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE IN THE LATEST VIDEO Posted on October 10, 2019 in Amish Beliefs “I feel like one thing they learned, is they could stay culturally Amish, and doctrinally be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” That is an LDS church member speaking about 3 Ohio Amish convert families – in a new video titled “Amish Latter-day Saints: Blending Two Worlds into One”. This Continue Reading “Amish & Mormon”: 8 Things That Caught My Eye InThe Latest Video
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------------------------- EAT A MEAL IN AN AMISH HOME (HOLMES COUNTY, OHIO) Posted on October 7, 2019 in Amish Food Heading to the Amish community in Holmes County, and want to have a memorable meal? How about one served by an Amish family? I picked up this business card last time I was in the community: I haven’t tried this so can’t personally vouch, but it seems like a nice option ifyou’d like some
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------------------------- DRIVER IN MICHIGAN BUGGY CRASH SPEAKS Posted on October 4, 2019 in Amish Life It’s been a little over 2 weeks since the crash that claimed the lives of siblings Caleb, Fannie Mae, and Elizabeth Miller. Last week, Ronald Ramsey, who was driving the vehicle that struck the children’s buggy in Eaton County, Michigan, spoke to media. I can’t help but feel great sympathy for this man. He explains Continue Reading Driver In Michigan Buggy Crash Speaks21 Comments
------------------------- MORE ON THE AMISH & HEMP FARMING Posted on October 4, 2019 in Amish Life In a post last month, I wondered if recently-legalized industrial hemp would become a new Amish cash crop – perhaps replacing controversial tobacco, most often seen grown by farmers in the Lancaster County Amish community. Another article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has shed more light on Amish involvement in hemp cultivation, nowessentially in its
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------------------------- THE 10 BIGGEST AMISH COMMUNITIES (2019) Posted on October 2, 2019 in Amish Communities Half of them are in Indiana. Two apiece in Pennsylvania and Ohio. And one in Illinois. The list of the top 10 largest Amish settlements doesn’t change much from year-to-year. These places generally have similar steady growth, and relatively few people leaving. Photo by Don Burke Still, I like to do a fresh post from Continue Reading The 10 Biggest Amish Communities (2019)14 Comments
------------------------- 10 FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM MY LAST VISIT TO LANCASTER COUNTY Posted on October 1, 2019 in Lancaster County I was going through some photos today from my June visit to Lancaster County. There are some nice odds and ends here I’d like to share with you. I don’t really have a theme for these, other than “photos I liked”. So without further ado… 1. Beware of Nuts – This warning sign hangs by Continue Reading 10 Favorite Photos From My Last Visit To LancasterCounty
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------------------------- SHOULD A RARE ORCHID STOP AN AMISH FARMER FROM WORKING HIS LAND? Posted on September 30, 2019 in Amish Controversies This is an odd story. A certain endangered orchid happens to grow in only one spot in vast Canada. That spot happens to be in a little area outside the community of Vita, Manitoba – where a new Amish settlement came to be last year. One of the settlement’s farmers is now in hot water for Continue Reading Should A Rare Orchid Stop An Amish Farmer FromWorking His Land?
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------------------------- AMISHMAN SUFFERS BROKEN NECK AFTER CAR CRESTS HILL, HITS BUGGY Posted on September 30, 2019 in Amish Life I’m pointing this accident out as an example of a buggy road danger which I think is under-covered. Speed and lighting get a lot of attention, but hills are another big threat to Amish buggies. An Amishman is recovering with a broken neck in northern New York following an accident involving a hill. By the Continue Reading Amishman Suffers Broken Neck After Car Crests Hill,Hits Buggy
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------------------------- TWO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARRESTED FOR BURNING DOWN AMISH FURNITURESHOP
Posted on September 27, 2019 in Amish Controversies Two volunteer firefighters have been charged with arson in the burning of an Amish furniture shop in Pennsylvania. The community in question is Smicksburg (Indiana County), one of the larger settlements in the state. Byler’s Custom Built Aspen Log Furniture burned down in a fire back in January. This was one of four Amish business Continue Reading Two Volunteer Firefighters Arrested For Burning Down Amish Furniture Shop9 Comments
------------------------- “STEREO BUGGY” DRIVER’S FATHER COMES FORWARD Posted on September 27, 2019 in Amish Controversies The person driving the abandoned stereo-equipped buggy is now known. The story in a nutshell – a deputy in Trumbull County, Ohio pulled over an Amish buggy which was going down the road with a twelve-pack of beer on its roof. The people inside jumped out and ran off into the woods, leaving behind their Continue Reading “Stereo Buggy” Driver’s Father Comes Forward5 Comments
------------------------- AMISH WOMEN’S CLOTHING – WHAT DIFFERENCES DO YOU NOTICE? (16PHOTOS)
Posted on September 25, 2019 in Amish Culture Reader Jim Halverson, who gave us a look at the Amish of Lagrange County, Indiana last summer, recently attended Yoder’s Consignment Auction in the same community. Jim spotted differences in the styles of clothing of those in attendance – particularly noticeable in the women’s dress. Clearly the Amish at the event were not all from Continue Reading Amish Women’s Clothing – What Differences Do YouNotice? (16 Photos)
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------------------------- AMISH FUNERAL TRADITIONS: THE VIEWING, SERVICE & BURIAL Posted on September 24, 2019 in Amish Beliefs What are Amish customs regarding funerals – specifically the viewing, service, and burial? It’s a somber topic, but in the latest Amish Cook column, Dorcas Raber, mother of regular columnist Gloria Yoder, steps in to describe Amish funeral traditions. I’ve been to an Amish funeral, and also a viewing in a separate instance, thoughhave
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------------------------- RIDE ALONG TO THE GROCERY STORE WITH AN AMISH FARMER (VIDEO) Posted on September 23, 2019 in Amish Life How would you feel about taking your life in your hands just to pick up some boxes of cereal? This one-minute video, shot from the cockpit of an Amish buggy, really brings home the experience of those Amish people who must regularly travel on busy highways – just to get basic errands done. Much of Continue Reading Ride Along To The Grocery Store With An Amish Farmer(Video)
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------------------------- EARL D. MILLER ORDERED TO REPAY $5.2 MILLION, MOSTLY TO AMISHINVESTORS
Posted on September 23, 2019 in Amish Controversies Back in February, we looked at four major financial schemes which Amish had fallen victim to since 2008. A principal figure in one of those schemes has now been ordered to pay restitution. One thing to mention up front: articles on this are describing Earl D. Miller as “Amish” (of course, that’s a catchier and Continue Reading Earl D. Miller Ordered To Repay $5.2 Million, MostlyTo Amish Investors
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------------------------- COMMUNITY SUPPORTS GRIEVING AMISH FAMILY; 6-YEAR-OLD SURVIVOR INSTABLE CONDITION
Posted on September 20, 2019 in Amish Life Both Amish and English members of the Vermontville, Michigan community have come together to support the family who lost three children in a buggy accident Wednesday. Below we’ve got comments from Amish and English locals. There’s also information if you’d like to send a card or donate money to support this family. The good news Continue Reading Community Supports Grieving Amish Family; 6-Year-Old Survivor In Stable Condition10 Comments
------------------------- 3 MORE AMISH CHILDREN KILLED IN MICHIGAN BUGGY CRASH Posted on September 19, 2019 in Amish Life It was just three months ago that three young Amish siblings were killed in a buggy crash in southern Michigan. Tragically, the story has repeated itself, in another part of the state. This time, it seems alcohol was not involved. The driver struck the children’s buggy as they returned home from school. From Lansing State Continue Reading 3 More Amish Children Killed In Michigan Buggy Crash16 Comments
------------------------- 5 REMOTE AMISH SETTLEMENTS Posted on September 18, 2019 in Amish Communities You might have noticed that Amish settlements tend to cluster together on the map. Especially in high-Amish-population states, many communities lie within a short drive or even buggying distance. In fact, most individual Amish settlements are going to be within a half-hour to an hour’s car drive from at least one other settlement.Even when
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------------------------- AMISH YOUTH ABANDON STEREO-EQUIPPED BUGGY AFTER BEING PULLED OVER Posted on September 17, 2019 in Amish Controversies This is what an Amish buggy equipped with a stereo system looks like. These are big speakers and can surely put out some noise: It’s unclear if they were turned on when sheriff’s deputies pulled this buggy over in the Geauga County Amish community. The occupants of the carriage promptly ran off. From wspa.com: Just Continue Reading Amish Youth Abandon Stereo-Equipped Buggy After BeingPulled Over
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------------------------- THE MILVERTON, ONTARIO AMISH SCHOOL AUCTION Posted on September 17, 2019 in Amish Business A month ago we looked at the first Amish settlement in Canada – that of Milverton, Ontario. In the post I referenced a quote from Fred Lichti, a Mennonite pastor who lives in nearby Elmira. Fred had this to say in a talk on the community: These Amish in the Milverton areahave continued to
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------------------------- THOUGHTS FROM 3 AMISH FAMILIES IN A NEW MICHIGAN COMMUNITY Posted on September 11, 2019 in Amish Communities Amish began moving to Manistee County, Michigan in the summer of 2018. A year later, there are nine families in this county which borders Lake Michigan, with more expected. In a nice article at the Traverse City Record-Eagle, three of those families share some insights on Amish life, and how they’ve adapted in the new Continue Reading Thoughts From 3 Amish Families In A New MichiganCommunity
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------------------------- IS HEMP THE NEW AMISH CASH CROP? Posted on September 10, 2019 in Amish Life I missed this odd story when it appeared in late August. Someone is stealing hemp plants from two Amish farmers in Chester County (part of the greater Lancaster County settlement). I wasn’t even aware Amish were growing hemp, which is used to make a wide array of products including clothing, rope, insulation, plastics, and biofuel. Continue Reading Is Hemp The New Amish Cash Crop?8 Comments
------------------------- AMISH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS? A LOOK AT THE WEST SALEM MISSION Posted on September 3, 2019 in Amish Beliefs Do you remember the “Amish Seventh-Day Adventists“? Andy and Naomi Weaver, former members of a Swartzentruber Amish church, were featured in a post here two years ago. They had been interviewed for an article and Seventh-day Adventist television program, telling the story of how they left the Amish for the Adventist faith. Not long ago Continue Reading Amish Seventh-Day Adventists? A Look At The WestSalem Mission
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------------------------- A VISIT TO PINEVIEW BULK FOOD & DELI – FARMVILLE, VA (30 PHOTOS) Posted on September 2, 2019 in Amish Business Sometimes you just know a place is “Amish” at first sight. That was the case as we drove by and spotted Pineview Bulk Food & Deli, just a couple of miles outside the quaint town of Farmville, Virginia. I had a couple of addresses of Amish places in the community, but found my phone signal Continue Reading A Visit To Pineview Bulk Food & Deli – Farmville,VA (30 Photos)
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------------------------- HOW DOES AN AMISH MEDICAL AID PLAN WORK? Posted on August 30, 2019 in Amish Culture How do Amish pay medical bills, if they don’t have health insurance? We get a look at how some Amish handle this in a new piece on Cincinnatti Public Radio. Amish famously do not use commercial health insurance, opting to rely on their own churches and extended communities when the need is great. And while Continue Reading How Does An Amish Medical Aid Plan Work?6 Comments
------------------------- DAVIESS COUNTY & LOCAL AMISH WORK TOGETHER ON ROAD DAMAGE Posted on August 30, 2019 in Amish Life I found this article in the Washington Times Herald to offer a positive example of Amish and authorities working to solve a common problem – road damage cause by horses and buggies. This is a breath of fresh air compared to the way similar conflicts seem to be addressed in some places. The Amish in Continue Reading Daviess County & Local Amish Work Together On RoadDamage
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------------------------- 5 INSIGHTS FROM SWARTZENTRUBER AMISHMAN SAM SHETLER Posted on August 28, 2019 in Amish Beliefs I didn’t plan on this becoming a series, but we’ve had a nice run of articles lately with Amish people sharing their lives and beliefs (see posts on Indiana Amishman John Gingerich and Illinois Amishman Reuben Mast). I’ve enjoyed them, and hopefully you have too. It would be good to get a female Amish perspective Continue Reading 5 Insights From Swartzentruber Amishman Sam Shetler22 Comments
------------------------- LANCASTER COUNTY AMISH REALTOR: “WE HAVE TO MOVE” Posted on August 27, 2019 in Amish Culture On its own, that’s a dramatic statement. There is some context, of course. First of all, who said it? This was Chet Lapp, a 37-year-old Amishman from Lancaster County. Lapp also happens to be a real estate agent in the community. From the WITF story by Rachel McDevitt: Chet Lapp, an Amish realtor, argues more of Continue Reading Lancaster County Amish Realtor: “We have to move”14 Comments
------------------------- SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAM LEADS TO ARREST, CONVICTION OF AMISHMAN Posted on August 23, 2019 in Amish Controversies An Amishman was sentenced Thursday in Dauphin County, PA for sexually abusing four girls when he was a teenager. From Penn Live: The 11 ½- to 23-month prison term President Judge Richard A. Lewis imposed on King was set in an agreement King reached when he pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated indecent assault, Continue Reading Sexual Abuse Awareness Program Leads To Arrest, Conviction Of Amishman21 Comments
------------------------- RESIDENTS OBJECT TO AMISH-FRIENDLY HORSE ACREAGE CHANGE; VOTE POSTPONED, LAWSUIT POSSIBLE Posted on August 23, 2019 in Amish Controversies Residents have spoken out in one Lancaster County township – over a proposed change which would permit stabling of two horses on a half-acre lot. Voices were strong against the idea. From Lancaster Online: East Hempfield Township residents panned a proposal to let Plain sect households stable two horses on residential lots as smallas
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------------------------- 25 “SECRETS NO ONE KNOWS” ABOUT THE AMISH Posted on August 22, 2019 in Amish Life Dubious Amish content lists continue to pop up online. They must really be generating traffic for these sites! I debated whether to even post about this one, but I couldn’t resist. Following 20 Unique Ways Amish Raise Their Children and 15 “Insane” Rules For Amish Children, we come to “25 Little Secrets No One Knows Continue Reading 25 “Secrets No One Knows” About The Amish9 Comments
------------------------- 90 AMISH MOVE ANOTHER BUILDING (VIDEO) Posted on August 20, 2019 in Amish Life Plain teamwork was on display again in June, and again in the Geauga County Amish settlement. We last saw the Amish of this community picking up and moving a barn in March. In the video below, around 90 Amish lift and move a building described as a shed by video author Bill Jancsurak. Jancsurak commented Continue Reading 90 Amish Move Another Building (Video)4 Comments
------------------------- 5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LEHMAN’S (KIDRON, OHIO) Posted on August 19, 2019 in Amish Business Ever heard of Lehman’s? If you’ve been to the Holmes County Amish settlement, chances are you may have heard the place mentioned or seen it advertised. I have visited two or three times in the past. The store, technically located in the Amish area of Wayne County, has a direct connection with the Amish, dating back Continue Reading 5 Interesting Facts About Lehman’s (Kidron, Ohio)15 Comments
------------------------- MICHIGAN COUNTY DEEMS AMISH HOMES “UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION” Posted on August 19, 2019 in Amish Controversies Amish in Lenawee County, Michigan were told they had until last Friday to leave their homes – due to “unsafe living conditions.” This comes after a years-long conflict between the county’s Amish and local authorities. Here’s a summary of the story til now, from WTOL: The first group arrived four years ago after branching off Continue Reading Michigan County Deems Amish Homes “Unfit For HumanHabitation”
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------------------------- THE UGLY REALITY BEHIND AMISH “REALITY” TV Posted on August 16, 2019 in Amish Controversies Have you ever watched Amish “reality” TV? This type of programming made its first big splash in 2004 with “Amish in the City”. The series followed five Rumspringa-age Amish youth paired with a similar number of non-Amish young people living in a home in Los Angeles. “Amish in the City” was just a precursor of Continue Reading The Ugly Reality Behind Amish “Reality” TV23 Comments
------------------------- 5 INSIGHTS FROM ILLINOIS AMISHMAN REUBEN MAST Posted on August 15, 2019 in Amish Beliefs Reuben and Wilma Mast belong to a New Order Amish church in Ava, Illinois. They live with their 10 children on a farm in this settlement of three church districts. Isaac Smith of The Southern Illinoisan visited the Mast farm on several occasions this spring and summer. His article shares extensive comments from Reuben on Amishlife
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------------------------- AMISH EXILE JOHN SHROCK HELPS TEEN WHO LEFT SAME COMMUNITY Posted on August 13, 2019 in Amish Beliefs “The main thing I miss is my family. That’s the only thing I’d like to go back for.” John Shrock was one of several people featured in our recent 3 stories of leaving the Amish post. The now 25-year-old man grew up in a Wisconsin Amish community before leaving at age 17.Now he’s helping
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------------------------- NEW YORK VACCINATION LAW COULD KEEP AMISH SCHOOLCHILDREN OFF BUSES Posted on August 13, 2019 in Amish Controversies From the Salamanca Press: Amish school children in Cattaraugus County will probably have to find another way to school this fall if they currently are transported by school bus along with public school students. New York’s new vaccination regulations eliminating religious exemptions — such as those claimed by the Amish — gointo effect this
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------------------------- A VISIT TO AN “OFF THE MAP” AMISH DRY GOODS STORE Posted on August 9, 2019 in Amish Business So after I visited Charlotte County, Virginia in April, I wrote about a local Amish variety stand. In that post I mentioned the following, about a different place: As I finished up my purchase, the girl directed me to a dry goods store not too far away. After she gave me directions explaining that it was Continue Reading A Visit To An “Off The Map” Amish Dry Goods Store30 Comments
------------------------- 3 THINGS YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO SEE AT AN AMISH AUCTION Posted on August 8, 2019 in Amish Business Articles on Amish auctions are fairly common this time of year. I found this one on the Clearview School Quilt & Consignment Auction (Green County, WI) more interesting than most. Here are 3 things from this auction that jumped out at me: 1. Food Out Of An Amish School Window – Food is not the Continue Reading 3 Things You Might Be Surprised To See At An AmishAuction
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------------------------- AMISH GIRL SHOT IN FACE BY BB GUN FIRED FROM VEHICLE Posted on August 6, 2019 in Amish Controversies Unlike yesterday’s lead story, this is not of the feel-good variety. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports on an incident which happened Sunday in Warren County, PA: WARREN, Pa. — Information is being sought after a youth riding in an Amish buggy was struck in the face by a BB fired from an SUV in Warren County. Continue Reading Amish Girl Shot In Face By BB Gun Fired From Vehicle12 Comments
------------------------- PIZZERIA OWNER REPAYS AMISH WHO HELPED AFTER 2013 FIRE Posted on August 5, 2019 in Amish Life How about a feel-good story? Delta, Pennsylvania lies in extreme southern York County. Amish live in two places in the county – five or six church districts lying across the Susquehanna river (technically part of the Lancaster County settlement), and a separate stand-alone community. It turns out local Amish have been glad for thegenerosity
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------------------------- THE FIRST AMISH SETTLEMENT IN CANADA Posted on August 5, 2019 in Amish History In February we had a look at the first Amish settlement in North America, located at Northkill in Pennsylvania’s Berks County (founded approximately 1740). I recently came across an interesting Ontario historical blog with a photo of a plaque marking the location of the first Amish settlement in Canada, which came about some 80+years
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------------------------- PA TOWNSHIP SEEKS HORSE DIAPERS, RUBBER HORSESHOES, & 4-SIDE-NUMBERINGFOR AMISH BUGGIES
Posted on August 1, 2019 in Amish Controversies Lycoming County, PA’s Washington Township wants local Amish buggies and their horses to change – in a pretty big way. From Pennlive.com: ELIMSPORT – “Blatant discrimination” is what an attorney for Old Order Amish says about proposed ordinances in a rural Lycoming County township that would require horses on public roads to wear a device Continue Reading PA Township Seeks Horse Diapers, Rubber Horseshoes, & 4-Side-Numbering For Amish Buggies26 Comments
------------------------- FROM IDAHO TO ARGENTINA: THE AMISH POPULATION IN 2019 Posted on July 31, 2019 in Amish Communities The Young Center has just published their annual Amish population numbers. As of 2019, an estimated 342,100 Amish live in four different countries. That includes Amish in: 31 US States 4 Canadian Provinces One settlement each in Bolivia and Argentina There don’t seem to be any big surprises after looking over the figures. Unlike most Continue Reading From Idaho to Argentina: The Amish Population in 201926 Comments
------------------------- MENNONITES FORGIVE DRIVER WHO KILLED 7-YEAR-OLD BOY Posted on July 30, 2019 in Mennonite & Anabaptist Members of a Missouri Mennonite community have forgiven the teenaged driver who struck a buggy July 11th, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old boy. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Meanwhile, some men in the Mennonite community have met with the boy to forgive him for killing 7-year-old Mervin Shirk. “They wanted him to know Continue Reading Mennonites Forgive Driver Who Killed 7-Year-Old Boy7 Comments
------------------------- LANCASTER COUNTY RESIDENT OBJECTS TO AMISH KEEPING 2 HORSES ONHALF-ACRE LOTS
Posted on July 29, 2019 in Amish Controversies It seems the most contentious issue with Amish moving into Lancaster County towns and subdivisions has to do with housing horses. Amish have been seeking allowances to keep horses on smaller-than-normally-permitted properties. Who among the Amish wants to live in a suburban or “in-town” home? These may be young families, or older retired couples, who Continue Reading Lancaster County Resident Objects To Amish Keeping 2 Horses On Half-Acre Lots96 Comments
------------------------- ALL ABOUT AMISH DIRECTORIES Posted on July 26, 2019 in Amish Culture What is an Amish directory? Why do Amish publish them? What kind of info do they contain? In the early days of this website, I did a post on the subject, with a look at my 2002 northern Indiana directory. Don Burke is here to explain further what these guides are, and whyyou’ll find
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------------------------- “DISRESPECT FOR AMISH” – UNDERREPORTED CAUSE OF BUGGY ACCIDENTS? Posted on July 22, 2019 in Amish Controversies The Amish in Texas County, Missouri are few in number. Nonetheless, they’ve found themselves frequent victims on the roads lately. A woman and her two children are in serious condition after their buggy was hit Friday night by a pickup truck. This was the third buggy accident in two years for this sparsely-populated southern Missouri Continue Reading “Disrespect For Amish” – Underreported Cause OfBuggy Accidents?
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------------------------- THE ST. IGNATIUS, MONTANA AMISH AUCTION Posted on July 22, 2019 in Amish Life Each year the Amish at St. Ignatius, Montana hold an auction to support their local school. This year’s edition just took place. From the Ronan, MT Valley Journal report: ST. IGNATIUS – Rain clouds opened up for a few minutes during the Amish community’s annual auction, held on Saturday, making a pile of watermelons glisten Continue Reading The St. Ignatius, Montana Amish Auction4 Comments
------------------------- DO AMISH BELIEVE TAKING A PHOTO CAPTURES THEIR SOULS? Posted on July 19, 2019 in Amish Life Do Amish people believe that when you take their photos, you also take their souls? I’ve heard this idea from time to time over the years. It has always seemed to me like an urban legend or romantic exaggeration – with perhaps just a loose basis in what Amish actually believe. The latest case comes Continue Reading Do Amish Believe Taking A Photo Captures Their Souls?19 Comments
------------------------- 5 INSIGHTS FROM INDIANA AMISHMAN JOHN GINGERICH Posted on July 18, 2019 in Amish Culture Are the Amish “backward”? Do they miss modern things we take for granted? What’s the correct way to pronounce “Amish”? Chuck Lofton of news station WTHR recently rode along with John Gingerich, an Amishman who operates a tour buggy in Shipshewana in northern Indiana. John shared several interesting insights as they rode aroundtown. He
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------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2019 AMISH HEALTH & WELL-BEING CONFERENCE Posted on July 16, 2019 in Amish Life The Health & Well-Being In Amish Society Conference took place a little over a month ago. I’ve finally gotten around to putting together some photos and highlights from the event to share with you today. The event took place on the beautiful Elizabethtown College campus. Here is Leffler Chapel, where the main speakers deliveredtheir
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------------------------- 15 “INSANE” RULES ALL AMISH CHILDREN MUST FOLLOW..? Posted on July 12, 2019 in Amish Facts On the heels of the “20 Unique Ways Amish Raise Their Kids” article, another click-magnet piece popped up on my news feed this morning. This one is called “15 Insane Rules All Amish Kids Must Follow.” I take “Insane” in this context to mean crazy, odd, or absurd (that is, according to the article writer/editor). Continue Reading 15 “Insane” Rules All Amish Children MustFollow..?
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------------------------- IS WEST VIRGINIA AMISH SETTLEMENT PICKING UP? Posted on July 11, 2019 in Amish Communities Are the Amish starting to pay more attention to a state they have – til now – mostly ignored? A new community in West Virginia appears to be the latest example of a fresh trend of migration to the state. West Virginia lies wedged between Ohio and Pennsylvania, the two biggest Amish-population states. But for Continue Reading Is West Virginia Amish Settlement Picking Up?7 Comments
------------------------- KAREN JOHNSON-WEINER ON THE MINNESOTA SWARTZENTRUBER AMISH GRAY WATERCASE
Posted on July 11, 2019 in Amish Controversies The four Swartzentruber Amish plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota over gray water disposal ended up losing their case in a ruling delivered in April. If you missed it, here’s a summary of the case/events, and our original post on the matter. Brian Lipford, the attorney for the Amishmen, has since Continue Reading Karen Johnson-Weiner on The Minnesota Swartzentruber Amish Gray Water Case17 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO KING’S KOUNTRY STORE IN HALIFAX COUNTY, VA (68 PHOTOS) Posted on July 9, 2019 in Amish Business What can you find in an Amish variety store? I’ve got over five dozen photos to share with you today from one of my favorites, so this should give you a pretty good idea 🙂 I recently returned, twice, to King’s Kountry Store in Halifax County, Virginia. I mentioned this place in my post earlier Continue Reading A Visit to King’s Kountry Store in Halifax County,VA (68 Photos)
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------------------------- 12 AMISH FARMS WHERE YOU CAN STAY OVERNIGHT (LANCASTER COUNTY –2019)
Posted on July 5, 2019 in Amish Business Where can you stay on an Amish farm? We often get this question, and happily around this time last year were able to point to amishfarmstay.com. The site lists Lancaster County Amish-owned properties where you can pay to stay overnight. As of last summer the site featured 6 Amish hosts; this year the listings have doubled Continue Reading 12 Amish Farms Where You Can Stay Overnight (Lancaster County – 2019)8 Comments
------------------------- A FIRST VISIT TO THE AMISH: ATTENDING AMISH CHURCH (9 PHOTOS) Posted on July 2, 2019 in Amish Beliefs What’s it like to attend Amish church as an outsider? In previous posts, we followed Don and Pam Burke as they made their first trips to the Amish in Ohio and in Pennsylvania. In this third post in the series, Don and Pam take us along to a Lancaster County Amish church service*. If you’ve Continue Reading A First Visit To The Amish: Attending Amish Church (9Photos)
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------------------------- IS THIS THE OLDEST AMISH BAKERY? Posted on June 28, 2019 in Amish Business As mentioned in yesterday’s post on Amish hand-deconstructing a historic building, there is an Amish community at Guthrie, Kentucky, right near the Tennessee border. Guthrie is one of the more atypical Amish settlements, as it is an “electric New Order” community. The Amish here permit electricity in the home, and also fully usetractors, even
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------------------------- CONTROVERSIAL LANCASTER COUNTY “OREGON VILLAGE” PROJECT APPROVEDON 3-2 VOTE
Posted on June 28, 2019 in Amish Controversies It appears that the Lancaster County area will see a second controversial development come to fruition. Following the newly-approved satellite casino in Morgantown (technically in Berks County, on the edge of Lancaster’s Amish region), the Oregon Village housing development has been approved on a 3-2 vote by the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners. The development Continue Reading Controversial Lancaster County “Oregon Village” Project Approved On 3-2 Vote4 Comments
------------------------- AMISH “HAND-DEMOLISH” HISTORIC TENNESSEE BUILDING Posted on June 27, 2019 in Amish Business Who to call when you need your building “hand-demolished”? To the general public, “Amish” often equates to handcrafted – meaning hand-milked cows, handmade quilts, hand-built furniture, and the like (whether that perception is always accurate is another question). And in that spirit, one Tennessee city found that an Amish hands-on approach was exactly what they needed Continue Reading Amish “Hand-Demolish” Historic Tennessee Building5 Comments
------------------------- COLORADO AMISH COMMUNITY TO BUILD MEETING HALL Posted on June 27, 2019 in Amish Life We don’t often hear much on the Amish in Colorado, though there are a handful of Amish in the state, spread across four communities. But a recent snippet in the Conejos County Citizen brings word of the La Jara Amish settlement’s unusual plan…to build a meeting hall for community events: CONEJOS COUNTY — The La Jara Continue Reading Colorado Amish Community To Build Meeting Hall4 Comments
------------------------- LANCASTER AMISH MOVING INTO TOWNS & SUBDIVISIONS Posted on June 24, 2019 in Amish Life Lancaster Online reports on an increasingly popular option for housing among Amish in Lancaster County: But as their numbers grow, more Amish want to live in a village, town or suburban development and have a small stable for a horse, just as the non-Amish have garages for cars. “It’s become a trend among the Amish Continue Reading Lancaster Amish Moving Into Towns & Subdivisions6 Comments
------------------------- A FIRST VISIT TO AMISH PENNSYLVANIA (23 PHOTOS) Posted on June 21, 2019 in Amish Communities Earlier this month, Don Burke gave us the story of how he first visited the Amish in Ohio, along with photos from that trip. We left off as he and his wife Pam were about to continue on — for a first visit to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. So let’s rejoin them nowfor the next
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------------------------- AMISH “MUSIC MYSTERY SUPPER” (GUESS THESE 14 FOOD RIDDLES) Posted on June 20, 2019 in Amish Food While at the Amish Health & Well-Being Conference, I had a chance to catch up with my friend Mark Curtis. Mark joined the Amish at age 50 and has been a member of the church at Belle Center, Ohio for over 15 years. Some of you might remember Mark’s father Don, who for yearscommented
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------------------------- AMISHMAN ARRESTED FOR DRIVING BUGGY WHILE INTOXICATED Posted on June 17, 2019 in Amish Controversies An Amishman was arrested for DUI in Kentucky after sideswiping a car with his buggy last week. The 34-year-old man was traveling with his wife and seven children, ages 9 months to 12 years old. He faces 10 felony counts as a result. The man first attempted to claim that oneof his children was
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------------------------- PA BOARD APPROVES CASINO ON EDGE OF LANCASTER AMISH COUNTRY Posted on June 13, 2019 in Amish Controversies Looks like gambling will be coming to the doorstep of Lancaster County’s Amish region after all. Despite protests from residents, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted yesterday, unanimously, to approve a new casino project: Pennsylvania regulators on Wednesday approved Penn National Gaming’s proposed satellite casino in Berks County to attract gamblers from Philadelphia’s growing western Continue Reading PA Board Approves Casino On Edge of Lancaster AmishCountry
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------------------------- A VISIT TO CAMPUS RIDGE FARM MARKET – ELIZABETHTOWN, PA (9 PHOTOS) Posted on June 12, 2019 in Amish Business The Amish are well-known for not attending higher institutions of learning. That noted, the business I want to share with you today might be the closest thing in America to an “on-campus” Amish operation. But first, a brief recap – I’ve just returned home after the better part of a week on an Amish trip. Continue Reading A Visit To Campus Ridge Farm Market – Elizabethtown, PA (9 Photos)2 Comments
------------------------- 3 AMISH CHILDREN KILLED BY DRUNK DRIVER IN MICHIGAN Posted on June 12, 2019 in Amish Controversies An intoxicated driver rear-ended an Amish carriage Friday, taking three young lives: A fatal Friday collision involving an allegedly drunk truck driver and a horse-drawn buggy killed three children, said Michigan State Police. The Algansee Township crash, in which the pickup truck driver drove into the back of an Amish buggy, threw seven passengers — five Continue Reading 3 Amish Children Killed By Drunk Driver In Michigan15 Comments
------------------------- A FIRST VISIT TO AMISH OHIO (24 PHOTOS) Posted on June 4, 2019 in Amish Communities If you’ve read this site for some time, you’ll know Don Burke has been a long-time contributor here, sharing his visits and top-notch photos from Amish communities around the country. For a few examples, see Don’s trips to Ethridge, Tennessee, inside a Missouri Amish home, or at an “Amish-ish” wedding. Today Don tells us the Continue Reading A First Visit To Amish Ohio (24 Photos)23 Comments
------------------------- CATHEDRALS, CASTLES & CAVES: WINNER & EXCERPT (“PREACHER ON THERUN”)
Posted on June 2, 2019 in Amish Books and Media We have a winner today of Marcus Yoder’s new book, Cathedrals, Castles, and Caves: The Origins of the Anabaptist Faith. If you missed it, you can find the Q-and-A with Marcus here. Excerpt from Cathedrals, Castles, and Caves But before we get to the winner, an excerpt from the book. The following is the full Chapter 24, Continue Reading Cathedrals, Castles & Caves: Winner & Excerpt (“Preacher On The Run”)5 Comments
------------------------- MAINE GOVERNOR SIGNS LAW REQUIRING BUGGY LIGHTS & REFLECTIVE TAPE Posted on June 1, 2019 in Amish Controversies From the Portland Press Herald: AUGUSTA — Operators of horse-drawn buggies in Maine will be required to outfit their carriages with reflectors and lights due to a new law in the state. The proposal is designed to improve safety on the roads in Amish communities in the state, and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed it Continue Reading Maine Governor Signs Law Requiring Buggy Lights &Reflective Tape
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------------------------- AMISH ON VACATION (PINECRAFT PHOTO ESSAY) Posted on May 31, 2019 in Amish Communities Pinecraft is Florida’s cozy Plain district – a Sarasota-area neighborhood where Amish and Mennonites go to keep their Vitamin D levels up in the chilly months. The community has existed since 1927, and is unique among Amish settlements in several ways. In addition to the seasonal visitors, who can number in the thousands, there is Continue Reading Amish On Vacation (Pinecraft Photo Essay)2 Comments
------------------------- LEAVING THE AMISH: 3 STORIES Posted on May 29, 2019 in Amish Beliefs We’ve seen three stories in the media in just the past several days, of people who were born and raised Amish – but ended up leaving the church under widely differing circumstances. First a note: when we speak about “leaving the Amish”, this can mean more than one thing (at least the way it is Continue Reading Leaving The Amish: 3 Stories19 Comments
------------------------- MY FRIEND DANIEL WEAVER HAS OPENED A NEW MARKET (MORRIS, NY) Posted on May 24, 2019 in Amish Business This is my friend Daniel Weaver. Daniel belongs to a New Order Amish church: You might remember him from the Guardian article “Our faith will be lost if we adopt technology” (which is where this photo comes from). Daniel just opened a market in his community of Morris (Otsego County) in upstate New York. The Daily Continue Reading My Friend Daniel Weaver Has Opened A New Market(Morris, NY)
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------------------------- MARCUS A. YODER ON CATHEDRALS, CASTLES, AND CAVES: THE ORIGINS OF THE ANABAPTIST FAITH (BOOK GIVEAWAY) Posted on May 22, 2019 in Amish History Cathedrals, Castles, and Caves: The Origins of the Anabaptist Faith is the new book by Marcus A. Yoder. Marcus serves as Executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center and the Ohio Amish Library. Marcus and I touched base last December when I dropped by the Center (this is where I took the photos of Continue Reading Marcus A. Yoder on Cathedrals, Castles, and Caves: The Origins of the Anabaptist Faith (Book Giveaway)69 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO AN AMISH VARIETY STAND (11 PHOTOS) Posted on May 20, 2019 in Amish Business The first business I stopped at while in Charlotte County, Virginia last month was Esh’s Variety Stand. What is a “variety stand”? Well as you might guess, something like the more common variety store, but in stand form. I came across this neat little place shortly after arriving in the community, not far from where I Continue Reading A Visit To An Amish Variety Stand (11 Photos)6 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO THE AMISH OF ALTON, MO (16 PHOTOS) Posted on May 16, 2019 in Amish Communities Don Burke is back with a collection of wonderful photos from a visit to an off-the-main-drag Amish community. This one is located in Oregon County in southern Missouri. Don shares the story of his visit below. You can find more of Don’s photos here. Being a freelance photographer, when I recently discovered I had two-and-a-half spring Continue Reading A Visit to the Amish of Alton, MO (16 Photos)13 Comments
------------------------- 5 FACTS ON THE AMISH & BANKS Posted on May 15, 2019 in Amish Business “We take horses as collateral all the time.” That’s Middlefield Bank vice president Al Thompson Jr. explaining how his institution works with Amish customers. Apparently, that practice goes against what lenders are taught (“never take anything for collateral that eats”). But for the Amish, the exception is worth it. “If they offer you the horse, you Continue Reading 5 Facts On The Amish & Banks9 Comments
------------------------- DAVID MCCONNELL & MARILYN LOVELESS ON NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN AMISH LIFE (Q&A + BOOK GIVEAWAY) Posted on May 8, 2019 in Amish Books and Media Is Amish life “earth-friendly”? How do Amish view and treat animals? How does the Bible influence Amish perspectives of nature? Do Amish people eat an “all-natural” diet? Nature & The Environment in Amish Life is the new book by David McConnell and Marilyn Loveless. The authors investigate these and many other topics in greatdepth. One
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------------------------- AMISH BROTHERS, AGES 12 AND 21, DROWN IN NY POND Posted on May 7, 2019 in Amish Life A tragic story from last Wednesday in central New York. Brothers Rudy and Feldy Miller drowned in a pond in their community after the floating dock they were on capsized: Feldy Miller, 12, and Rudy Miller, 21, who both lived at of 3603 Barr Road, Stockbridge, were pronounced dead the scene, Hood said. The accident occurred shortly Continue Reading Amish Brothers, Ages 12 and 21, Drown in NY Pond4 Comments
------------------------- A CLOSER LOOK AT THE AMISH & MENNONITE CONFERENCE LINE Posted on May 6, 2019 in Mennonite & Anabaptist Did you know that Amish, Mennonites and related churches have a hotline that connects them 24 hours a day, 6.5 days a week? Atlas Obscura looks at the story of the Amish and Mennonite Conference Line, which was founded in 2006 by a man named Gary (last name omitted in the article). This is a Continue Reading A Closer Look at the Amish & Mennonite ConferenceLine
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------------------------- SWARTZENTRUBER AMISHMAN INTERVIEWED AT ALABAMA AMTRAK STATION Posted on May 2, 2019 in Amish Life Chris Gingerich, 47, is a member of North Carolina’s sole Swartzentruber Amish community. A writer for AL.com met Chris and his wife Iva, along with 2 of their 13 children, at the Amtrak station in Birmingham, Alabama. Writer Greg Garrison managed to have a nice conversation with Chris, which he shares in an article for Continue Reading Swartzentruber Amishman Interviewed at Alabama AmtrakStation
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------------------------- YOU’RE INVITED TO A SWISS SINGING & AMISH YOUTH CENTER EVENT (CHARM,OH)
Posted on May 2, 2019 in Amish Culture My friend Rich Stevick is one of the organizers of a special event in Holmes County this weekend, held at an Amish youth center. Rich invites anyone who’s interested to come tomorrow (Friday, May 3rd). Here’s Rich: For any of you who might be visiting Holmes County, Ohio, this weekend, you will find an authentic Continue Reading You’re Invited To A Swiss Singing & Amish Youth Center Event (Charm, OH)4 Comments
------------------------- 5 FACTS ON THE LANCASTER COUNTY AMISH POPULATION Posted on April 30, 2019 in Amish Communities A recent article (Lancaster Online) on the Lancaster Amish and development pressure brought some interesting facts about the county’s Amish population to the forefront. Most of these are from that article, with some additions and explanation by me. 5 Facts About Lancaster County’s Amish Population 1. The largest community – Lancaster County is home to an Continue Reading 5 Facts On The Lancaster County Amish Population13 Comments
------------------------- THE AMISH-RUN SHILOH GENERAL STORE – HAMPTONVILLE, NC (VIDEO) Posted on April 26, 2019 in Amish Business Local NC station Fox8 recently did a “foodie report” on the Amish-owned Shiloh General Store, a popular destination in the Tar Heel State. The video below includes some nice comments from brother and sister Mark and Delilah Graber, who work at the store with their parents and five other siblings. They talk about baking sourdough Continue Reading The Amish-Run Shiloh General Store – Hamptonville,NC (Video)
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------------------------- STEVEN NOLT ON THE 2019 AMISH HEALTH & WELL-BEING CONFERENCE Posted on April 26, 2019 in Amish Life The Young Center at Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, PA) will host the conference “Health & Well-Being in Amish Society”, taking place June 6th-8th. I asked Young Center Senior Scholar Steven Nolt if he would share more on this event, for those who might be interested in attending. You’ll find his answers to my questions below. I Continue Reading Steven Nolt on the 2019 Amish Health & Well-BeingConference
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------------------------- CASINO PLANNED FOR EDGE OF LANCASTER AMISH COUNTRY Posted on April 22, 2019 in Amish Controversies Gaming conglomerate Penn National plans to build a casino in Morgantown, on the edge of Lancaster County’s Amish region. This has spurred protests from local residents and religious leaders in the area. Edward Kurtz’s family used to own the land intended for the casino: A decision, Edward Kurtz, 86, whose Mennonite grandparentsonce owned and
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------------------------- AMISH COOK GLORIA YODER: EASTER TRADITIONS & REFLECTIONS Posted on April 19, 2019 in Amish Beliefs With Easter close at hand, Amish Cook columnist Gloria Yoder recalls Easter traditions, and reflects on the meaning of Christ in her life: When I was a young girl, our Amish youth group would go Easter caroling early in the morning. Long before the first crack of dawn, a team of workhorses was hitched to Continue Reading Amish Cook Gloria Yoder: Easter Traditions &Reflections
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------------------------- AMISH LATTER-DAY SAINTS? (VIDEO) Posted on April 18, 2019 in Amish Beliefs Is there such a thing as an “Amish Latter-day Saint”? The video below tells the emotional tales of three Amish families who joined the LDS church. This recently-released film recalls a similar story on “Amish Seventh-Day Adventists“. This formulation – Amish + another denomination – is always attention-getting. Especially if you consider “Amish” to be Continue Reading Amish Latter-Day Saints? (Video)62 Comments
------------------------- A CLOSER LOOK AT AMISH PHONE SHACKS (11 PHOTOS) Posted on April 16, 2019 in Amish Life The first clue that I’d arrived in the Amish area of Charlotte County, Virginia was a sign warning of buggy traffic for the next 15+ miles. The second indication was this little building on the side of the road: There were phone shacks (or shanties) just like this one found throughout this community of two Continue Reading A Closer Look at Amish Phone Shacks (11 Photos)9 Comments
------------------------- THE AMISH OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA (26 PHOTOS) Posted on April 11, 2019 in Amish Communities Yesterday I visited the small Amish community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was a crisp early spring day. The people in this community, a Union Grove, NC daughter settlement, certainly chose a beautiful area to settle in. It’s a area of rolling hills, with lovely valleys and spans of thickly-wooded land. The settlement itselflies
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------------------------- 5 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THE AMISH & FOOD Posted on April 9, 2019 in Amish Food How many eggs do Amish eat? How much do they can? How often do Amish order pizza or other food to the home? I’m currently reading the new book Nature & The Environment in Amish Life. Authors David McConnell and Marilyn Loveless include a survey revealing interesting points about the Amish diet. They compared the four Continue Reading 5 Surprising Facts About The Amish & Food18 Comments
------------------------- NEARLY 300 AMISH VACCINATED AGAINST HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK Posted on April 8, 2019 in Amish Controversies An Amish boy in Highland County, Ohio was diagnosed with Hepatitis A on March 21. Due to the close-knit nature of Amish communities, and their overall lower vaccination rates, this posed a particular threat. But swift action by health department officials, and cooperation by the Amish community seems to have stopped a potential outbreak. From Continue Reading Nearly 300 Amish Vaccinated Against Hepatitis AOutbreak
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------------------------- VIEWS FROM AROUND THE HOLMES COUNTY AMISH COMMUNITY (28 PHOTOS) Posted on April 4, 2019 in Amish Communities How about a little tour through Holmes County, Ohio? I realized I still have a lot of photos from last year’s visit. Since I’ll be going to some new communities starting next week, I thought it would be a good time to share them with you. These were taken over a coupledays in early
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------------------------- 6 FASCINATING HISTORICAL AMISH PHOTOS Posted on March 29, 2019 in Amish History I came across some remarkable historical photos on the PBS American Experience site. I believe these were connected with the release of the documentary film “The Amish” in 2012, but I missed them the first time around. There are a total of 13 shots in the gallery which you can view in full, and in Continue Reading 6 Fascinating Historical Amish Photos12 Comments
------------------------- 20 “UNIQUE” WAYS AMISH RAISE THEIR CHILDREN..? Posted on March 28, 2019 in Amish Culture I have lately been seeing a lot of list posts on one or another aspect of Amish life. These typically have catchy titles and are designed to get you to click on them. Hard to resist a list! (I’ve been known to create a few myself 😉 ) One caught my eye this week – Continue Reading 20 “Unique” Ways Amish Raise Their Children..?14 Comments
------------------------- PEI AMISH BUGGY ANNIHILATED; DRIVER AMAZINGLY UNINJURED Posted on March 25, 2019 in Amish Life Have a look at this buggy wreck photo…can you believe the driver escaped “shaken, but not injured”? The accident happened on Prince Edward Island, first settled by Amish in 2016. From the Canadian Press: A horse-drawn buggy was destroyed Wednesday morning after colliding with a truck on a rural road in the New Perth area, near Continue Reading PEI Amish Buggy Annihilated; Driver AmazinglyUninjured
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------------------------- 250 AMISH MOVE A BARN (VIDEO) Posted on March 21, 2019 in Amish Life How to move a barn from point A to B with little more than bodies and hands? A gathering of Amish people recently showed how in the Geauga County community. The report is that “over 250 Amish men and others were there to to help move a pole barn from one side of a farm Continue Reading 250 Amish Move A Barn (Video)4 Comments
------------------------- TWO RUNAWAY BUGGIES IN THE PAST 3 DAYS Posted on March 18, 2019 in Amish Controversies From time to time runaway Amish buggies make news, though it’s not something you come across often. However the past several days saw two such incidents reported. Luckily, no one was hurt in either case. But runaway horses have caused severe accidents in the past. The second incident in particular seems like it could have Continue Reading Two Runaway Buggies In The Past 3 Days8 Comments
------------------------- VIRGINIA TO OFFER AMISH & MENNONITES NON-PHOTO IDS Posted on March 14, 2019 in Amish Controversies What if you couldn’t buy medicine, ship packages, or even give blood – all because you lacked acceptable identification? Amish and Mennonites in Virginia who have been dealing with issues like this will have an alternative moving forward. The state has approved photo-free cards for those who object to conventional IDs. This willresolve issues
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------------------------- WHO ARE THE “AMISH MENNONITES”? Posted on March 7, 2019 in Amish History You may have come across the term “Amish Mennonites” before. It popped up on the site here recently, in our post on the first Amish settlement in America. Both Jim Potter and Al in KY wondered, what does the term mean? You might see it in some accounts referring to a modernizing group which emerged Continue Reading Who are the “Amish Mennonites”?17 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO A SWARTZENTRUBER AMISH RUG SELLER (12 PHOTOS) Posted on March 5, 2019 in Amish Business So another memorable stop from my recent Holmes County trip was at a farm I had first visited a decade earlier. This is a Swartzentruber Amish farm, technically located in Wayne County. They have a creaky signpost by the road displaying whatever it is they have for sale. At the time, the only items on Continue Reading A Visit To A Swartzentruber Amish Rug Seller (12Photos)
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------------------------- Q-AND-A WITH AMISH MOM & AUTHOR DELILAH BYLER (BOOK GIVEAWAY) Posted on March 1, 2019 in Amish Books and Media Today’s Q-and-A and book giveaway are a bit different from most previous editions, for two reasons. First, the author is Amish mom Delilah Byler. Delilah kindly answered some questions about her book and family for us today. Second, the book is called Where Are Aldo’s Treasures?, and it is a children’s book. Delilah created this Continue Reading Q-and-A with Amish Mom & Author Delilah Byler (BookGiveaway)
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------------------------- AMISH MAKING RVS (VIDEO) Posted on February 27, 2019 in Amish Business Did you know that Amish are heavily involved in building recreational vehicles? We’ve touched on this topic in the past, in posts like Why are Amish building RVs? and 3 Concerns for Amish Working in the RV Industry. The funny thing is that these are really some luxurious vehicles that don’t seem at all to fit Continue Reading Amish Making RVs (Video)9 Comments
------------------------- 10 FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE 2019 STRASBURG MUD SALE Posted on February 25, 2019 in Amish Business The 2019 edition of the Strasburg Mud Sale took place this past Saturday. This was the first mud sale of the season. The fire company’s Facebook page has 100+ photos from the day’s events. There are some great shots (taken by Bob Devonshire). I picked 10 of my favorites, and added a few comments on Continue Reading 10 Favorite Photos From The 2019 Strasburg Mud SaleNo Comments
------------------------- AMISH & MENNONITES VICTIMS OF 4 MAJOR FINANCIAL SCHEMES SINCE 2008 Posted on February 22, 2019 in Amish Controversies The year 2015 brought news of an investment scam targeting Amish in multiple states. Amish-born Earl D. Miller promised investors double-digit returns, and many Amish people gave Miller their money. Miller eventually gathered over $50 million. Some of this was used to pay back earlier investors promised returns, in typical Ponzi fashion, before the scheme imploded. Continue Reading Amish & Mennonites Victims of 4 Major FinancialSchemes Since 2008
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------------------------- THE FIRST AMISH SETTLEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA Posted on February 20, 2019 in Amish History Where was the first Amish community in North America? Lancaster County is the oldest Amish settlement still around today. But it’s not the first place Amish settled on this side of the Atlantic. That distinction belongs to the Northkill settlement that existed in neighboring Berks County. It was organized by 1740, predating the Lancaster settlement Continue Reading The First Amish Settlement in North America34 Comments
------------------------- CARL CISNEY ON 4 DECADES OF AMISH TAXI DRIVING Posted on February 18, 2019 in Amish Life 78-year-old Carl Cisney is an Amish taxi driving veteran. He’s been providing rides for Amish for over 4 decades – since the time in 1975 he was asked by an Amish neighbor for a ride to a weld shop. Carl has formed deep friendships through his taxi services, even getting invited as the only English Continue Reading Carl Cisney on 4 Decades of Amish Taxi Driving14 Comments
------------------------- PINECRAFT AMISH COMMUNITY ON UKRAINIAN TRAVEL SHOW ОРЁЛ ИРЕШКА (VIDEO)
Posted on February 16, 2019 in Amish Life It’s always interesting to see international media coverage of the Amish. Attention can come from places you wouldn’t expect. On that note, Taste of Pinecraft author Sherry Gore appeared on a recent episode of the Ukrainian travel program Орёл и Решка (Orel i Reshka). This is a Russian-language program viewed by millions throughout Russian-speaking countries. Continue Reading Pinecraft Amish Community on Ukrainian Travel Show Орёл и Решка (Video)8 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO THE AMISH OF HALIFAX COUNTY, VA (18 PHOTOS) Posted on February 15, 2019 in Amish Communities Like my visit to Enon Valley, PA in December, I only had a brief time at the Amish community at Halifax County, VA. I was returning home from my multi-state Amish trip after 2000+ miles traveled. And as you’ll see from these photos, it was the end of the day. Still, it was worth the journey, mainly for Continue Reading A Visit to The Amish of Halifax County, VA (18Photos)
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------------------------- A VISIT TO BOYD & WURTHMANN RESTAURANT – BERLIN, OHIO (8 PHOTOS) Posted on February 8, 2019 in Amish Food If you’re hungry in Holmes County, you could do a lot worse than Boyd & Wurthmann. This restaurant, located in “downtown” Berlin, is a local institution, serving up sandwiches and hearty meals for 70+ years. I visited in December, again with my friend Rich Stevick. It’s a circa-1940s restaurant and it kind of has thatatmosphere
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------------------------- 6 EXAMPLES OF AMISH ORDNUNG RULES Posted on February 6, 2019 in Amish Beliefs Amish are well-known for living by guidelines and rules governing technology, dress, and other aspects of daily life. But Amish churches are not all the same. Some are more traditional, and others more progressive. Some do things one way, and others do things another way. So how do Amish know the dos and don’ts specific Continue Reading 6 Examples of Amish Ordnung Rules11 Comments
------------------------- OVER 200 AMISH HAVE TAUGHT IN MEXICO SINCE 2000 Posted on February 5, 2019 in Mennonite & Anabaptist Have you ever heard about the Amish in Mexico? It’s quite a remarkable story. No, there are no Mexican Amish communities (at least not anymore). But thanks to their outreach to a group of spiritual kin, the Amish have had a regular presence in Mexico for the last two decades. Old Colony Mennonites are an Continue Reading Over 200 Amish Have Taught in Mexico Since 20009 Comments
------------------------- FOUR AMISH BUSINESS FIRES SINCE MID-JANUARY; ONE RULED ARSON Posted on February 1, 2019 in Amish Business I don’t how much of an anomaly this might be, but it seems there have been an awful lot of fires striking Amish businesses lately. In the past few weeks, there have been at least four significant Amish business fires: January 14 – Spring Mills, PA (Centre County): Diamond Custom Kitchens burns down (the Amish Continue Reading Four Amish Business Fires Since Mid-January; OneRuled Arson
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------------------------- AMISH CHURCH CLOTHING (8 PHOTOS) Posted on January 31, 2019 in Amish Culture What do Amish wear to church? In addition to their many women’s head coverings, the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center also has several items of church clothing on display. The Woman’s Cape & Apron First of all, a woman’s cape and apron: The cape and apron are commonly worn on Sunday across communities (we had a Continue Reading Amish Church Clothing (8 Photos)29 Comments
------------------------- READER PHOTOS – AMISH CLOCK SHOP, WILLIAM PENN LAND DOC, & MORE Posted on January 29, 2019 in Amish Culture I’ve got some nice photos shared by readers over the past months, which I’ve been wanting to pass along to you. We’ve also got one piece of writing. Here we go! 1. Amish Timepiece Shop – First of all, long-time readers might recall a 2012 post on Mahlon Shetler’s Clock & Watch Shop in Dayton, NY. Continue Reading Reader Photos – Amish Clock Shop, William Penn LandDoc, & More
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------------------------- AMISH TEEN GIRL RESCUED FROM BUGGY DURING FLOOD Posted on January 28, 2019 in Amish Life A 17-year-old Amish girl was rescued Thursday from atop her buggy during a flood in Wayne County, Ohio. From the Massillon Independent: Brewster Fire Department personnel rescued the 17-year-old girl who had been driving the horse-drawn buggy, which had been swept into the high water along the rural roadway. According to Lt. Roger Carpenterof
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------------------------- ZOOK’S BRONCO BARN: AN AMISH AUTO RESTORATION SHOP Posted on January 25, 2019 in Amish Business The vehicles Amos Zook restores, specifically, are Ford Broncos from the “first-gen” era, built from 1966-1977. Zook lives in Lancaster County, where he runs Zook’s Bronco Barn, doing work for clients as far away as Florida, on projects that can exceed six figures. What makes this story unusual is that Zook is Amish. That’s not Continue Reading Zook’s Bronco Barn: An Amish Auto Restoration Shop10 Comments
------------------------- BUGGY LANES IN ACTION (11 PHOTOS) Posted on January 22, 2019 in Amish Life Why don’t they just build buggy lanes wherever Amish live? People often ask just this, especially when there is a bad buggy accident in the news. Realistically, it’s an idea constrained both by budgets and practicality. But in some limited cases, areas with larger Amish populations have done just that. And some Amish-heavy areas will Continue Reading Buggy Lanes In Action (11 Photos)25 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO CHARM SWEET SHOPPE & PIZZERIA (11 PHOTOS) Posted on January 18, 2019 in Amish Business One of my favorite stops in Holmes County last month happened while out with my friend Rich Stevick, author of Growing Up Amish: The Rumspringa Years. Rich has lived in Holmes County for several years now. If you know Rich’s warm demeanor you will know how he could be right at home in a place Continue Reading A Visit to Charm Sweet Shoppe & Pizzeria (11 Photos)17 Comments
------------------------- AMISH NEWS ROUNDUP: BASKETBALL FANS, DEER POACHING & ANOTHER FIRE Posted on January 17, 2019 in Amish Life Today a grab bag of eight Amish news stories from the past days and weeks. Let’s dive right in. 1. Amish Basketball Fans (Topeka, Indiana) – Do Amish follow sports? Some do, particularly youth in some places. Last month I was working on my laptop in a local gas station in Lancaster County, when several Amish Continue Reading Amish News Roundup: Basketball Fans, Deer Poaching &Another Fire
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------------------------- COMPARING AMISH WOMEN’S HEAD COVERINGS (19 PHOTOS) Posted on January 16, 2019 in Amish Culture Ever noticed how Amish women in different places wear different head coverings? A good example is the heart-shaped Lancaster women’s covering, versus the straight-sided, pleated coverings worn by Amish women in the Midwest. Like other items of Amish clothing, there are quite a few different styles of women’s coverings, and some with rather subtle differences. Continue Reading Comparing Amish Women’s Head Coverings (19 Photos)29 Comments
------------------------- A VISIT TO AN AMISH CANDLE SHOP (10 PHOTOS) Posted on January 11, 2019 in Amish Business A look today at an Amish candle business I visited in Holmes County last month. Sunset View Candles & Such is a little shop sitting a stone’s throw from the Amish owner’s front door, typical of shops like this. There was a buggy parked outside when I pulled up, and one customer in the shop Continue Reading A Visit To An Amish Candle Shop (10 Photos)16 Comments
------------------------- 2019 MUD SALE SCHEDULE – LANCASTER COUNTY PA Posted on January 10, 2019 in Amish Business The mud sales are coming! The first of the year is about six weeks away. Are you going this year? Below we have the 2019 schedule with 21 sales listed throughout Lancaster County (plus one in neighboring York County). If you’re not aware of mud sales, they are the place to goto buy farm
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------------------------- AMISH & MENNONITES HELP MISSISSIPPI TORNADO VICTIMS Posted on January 7, 2019 in Amish Culture In a nice story of sacrifice, some Amish and Mennonites recently spent holiday vacation time helping victims of an April 2018 tornado. About 200 homes and businesses were damaged last spring by a 115-mph-wind tornado in the area of Meridian, Mississippi. The volunteers are working through the Mennonite Disaster Service organization (MDS). Youcan see
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------------------------- THE AMISH OF ENON VALLEY, PA (14 PHOTOS) Posted on January 4, 2019 in Amish Communities You might recall this image from the 5 Mystery Photos post: I explained in the follow-up that this unusual buggy was from the settlement at Enon Valley, Pennsylvania. I had been wanting to visit this settlement for some time and had a chance to do so in early December, but due to time constraints, weather Continue Reading The Amish of Enon Valley, PA (14 Photos)36 Comments
------------------------- GEAUGA COUNTY TO GET $14 MILLION IN ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Posted on January 2, 2019 in Amish Culture This story landed over Christmas, so might have gone overlooked. The AP reports good news for horse-and-buggy drivers and their neighbors in northeast Ohio: MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Work to widen roads and make other safety improvements is planned in an area of Ohio’s Amish country plagued by crashes resulting in injuries, according to federal Continue Reading Geauga County To Get $14 Million in Road SafetyImprovements
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------------------------- FAVORITE POSTS OF 2018 Posted on December 30, 2018 in Amish Life So another year wraps up. I hope yours was a blessed one. As the year winds down, the tradition here is to look back at favorite posts of the previous 12 months. I hope you enjoy these if you missed them the first time around. Wishing you and yours a fantastic 2019, and thanksto
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Posted on December 27, 2018 in Amish Food When I stay at John and Rachel’s* home in Lancaster County, one of my morning tasks is to go on a milk run. This doesn’t mean running down to the store but rather to the closest source possible. And in this part of the world, that means another Amish farm. Here’s thejar I used
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------------------------- 6 COMMON AMISH CANNED GOODS Posted on December 23, 2018 in Amish Food We’re officially into winter. And this is the time of year that families are cracking into those canned items they worked hard to prepare when the weather was warmer and fresh fruit and veggies were plentiful. On my recent Amish trip I had the good fortune to bring back a Christmas basket of canned goods Continue Reading 6 Common Amish Canned Goods16 Comments
------------------------- “WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME” Posted on December 2, 2018 in Amish Beliefs This morning I spotted this poem on the wall at my Amish friends’ home here in Lancaster County. I asked if I could share it with you. I thought it might be nice food for thought on a Sunday. It’s called “When Tomorrow Starts Without Me.” She hand-copied it from anothersource. I took a
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------------------------- WISCONSIN AMISH FAMILY FORGIVES HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER Posted on November 6, 2018 in Amish Beliefs An Amish family has made news by forgiving a hit-and-run driver in Wisconsin. It’s far from the first example of this by the Amish – and we’ve often seen it in much more serious cases (see below). The financial burden is clearly in the family’s thoughts. But it’s also remarkable how warm their sentiments are Continue Reading Wisconsin Amish Family Forgives Hit-And-Run Driver19 Comments
------------------------- 10 UNEXPECTED THINGS I SAW IN AN AMISH HOME (20 PHOTOS) Posted on October 1, 2018 in Amish Life This is a photo which we saw on a previous post. Notice anything unusual about this otherwise-standard Maytag wringer washer, common in Amish homes? I wonder if anyone caught it when we shared it before. If you’re still scratching your head, Don Burke explains what’s going on here below. Today Don gives us one last Continue Reading 10 Unexpected Things I Saw In An Amish Home (20Photos)
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------------------------- THE TOP 15 STATES BY AMISH POPULATION (2018) Posted on September 12, 2018 in Amish Facts Which states are home to the most Amish? Here are the top 15 states ordered by how many Amish people live in each. Numbers are based on the 2018 figures from the Young Center. I’ve grouped the states into 3 tiers below. You’ll also find a brief description of each state’s Amish population. The three figures in Continue Reading The Top 15 States By Amish Population (2018)4 Comments
------------------------- 5 THINGS I LIKE ABOUT BEING AMISH, ACCORDING TO AMISH COOK GLORIAYODER
Posted on August 30, 2018 in Amish Life Gloria Yoder is an Amish mother from Illinois who writes the Amish Cook column (previously penned by Lovina Eicher). Gloria was recently asked by a reader “What five things do you enjoy the most about the Amish way of life?”, and in this week’s column, she answers. Gloria starts with a couple of important disclaimers: Continue Reading 5 Things I Like About Being Amish, According To AmishCook Gloria Yoder
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------------------------- DONALD KRAYBILL ON SIMPLY AMISH (Q-AND-A & GIVEAWAY) Posted on August 8, 2018 in Amish Books and Media Donald Kraybill is the author of over a dozen books on the Amish, and currently serves as Senior Fellow Emeritus at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College. I asked Don if he’d answer some questions for us today on the Amish and his newest book, called Simply Amish: An Essential Continue Reading Donald Kraybill on Simply Amish (Q-and-A & Giveaway)162 Comments
------------------------- EMMA GINGERICH ON LEAVING THE SWARTZENTRUBER AMISH (VIDEO) Posted on July 20, 2018 in Amish Beliefs “I don’t remember ever having joy growing up.” Emma Gingerich, who grew up in a Swartzentruber Amish community, recently appeared on the Megyn Kelly Today show to discuss her background and departure from Amish life. In this interview Emma describes her dissatisfaction with everyday routine and the rules of life as a girl and young Continue Reading Emma Gingerich On Leaving The Swartzentruber Amish(Video)
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------------------------- 6 AMISH FARMS WHERE YOU CAN STAY AS A GUEST (LANCASTER COUNTY) Posted on June 27, 2018 in Amish Business Aside from eating in an Amish home, people often want to know where they can find accommodation on actual Amish farms. A TribLive article points us to the website amishfarmstay.com, which lists six such properties – all run by Amish families. I’ve tried to answer this question over the years but never had a resource whichgathered
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------------------------- 17 QUESTIONS FOR ANABAPTIST SEEKERS Posted on May 22, 2018 in Amish Beliefs What should people who want to join the Amish or Mennonites or other Plain Anabaptist church believe? What about their behavior? What kind of commitments should they be ready to make? Nicci Price – who herself is a convert to an Old German Baptist Brethren church – writes in Mennonite World Review about getting regular Continue Reading 17 Questions For Anabaptist Seekers41 Comments
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