Amish centers aim to shoot down myths Mar 30, 2008
But Theresa Binion, director of the Arthur Amish Country Visitor Center, believes many come hobbled by myths about the Amish, devout Christians devoted to simple lifestyles without modern or worldly comforts ... Thousands of people visit Amish country in Illinois each year ... Amish youths might look other-worldly to young people coming from urban backgrounds as they tours of Amish country. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The world is yours Dec 23, 2007
in Amish country, had the biggest gains in page views on Yahoo Travel Guides among domestic destinations in 2007. Share this story. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mattoon woman sets yearly goal to ride bicycle 1,000 miles ” just for fun Dec 8, 2007
She participates regularly in the Bob Galloway Memorial Amish Country Bicycle Tour, sponsored by the Decatur Cycle Club and Arthur Association of Commerce. A slim-built retiree, Ground cruises on the average of 10 mph, depending on the weather, wind and road conditions, about 12 miles a day on five or six days a week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Dutch Kettle Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish Protein (Anchovy) in Hickory Barbecue Sauce Packed Under Various Private Labels Nov 1, 2007
Each customer has an individual private label that begins with the store name (such as "Amish Country Store") followed by "Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce" can be identified initially by name Hickory BBQ Sauce and the name of the retailer (mainly farm markets) on the label ... Missouri: Amish Country Store Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Fans of unprocessedfood ignore warnings Sep 18, 2007
That includes Dennis Stoulfouz, a father of three who was raised in Pennsylvania Amish country. He is now a Florida farmer with 20 cows. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Our View: These days, attractive Arcola hums with optimism Sep 12, 2007
Bordering Interstate 57 and tied to Amish country, Arcola projects an image of times gone by good times when life was simpler and the air purer. It s a deception in appearance, though; this community thrives with energetic leaders, residents and business people, exuding optimism. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Our View: Tourism dollars a great shot in the arm Jul 14, 2007
From Lake Shelbyville to other area lakes, from Rockome Gardens to many shopping venues, from Amish country to state parks, from Lincoln sites to Eastern Illinois University sporting events, there is lots of recreation to enjoy close by. Let s look forward to annual continued increases in the tourism industry s health in this area. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Amish Interpretive Center to mark 10th anniversary Apr 5, 2007
Amish Country Tours, a subsidiary of the IAIC offers meals in an Amish home, guided tours of the Amish countryside and Amish home, farm, woodworking tours, in addition to complete receptive and tour planning services. The IAIC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education about the Amish religion and way of life in Illinois through interactive experiences within the museum and on Amish homesteads as well as to preserve historically significant artifacts and present... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
