Amish shunning runs afoul of law
November 5, 2005 14:21

Bruce SchreinerFortWayne.com5. Nowember 2005CUB RUN, Ky. - A woman who left the Amish community years ago is refused service by an Amish thrift store owner. The shopper claims her civil rights have been violated; the owner says that serving someone excommunicated... (Les' Mol Weider)

Amish-backed zoning repeal fails
November 9, 2005 14:17

Ohio.com9. Nowember 2005MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio - The Amish's unprecedented step of trying to eliminate a township's zoning laws failed Tuesday.An Amish-backed proposal that would have repealed the Huntsburg Township zoning law failed with all precincts reporting.... (Les' Mol Weider)

Newman: Ya; Nigro, Nee!
November 9, 2005 14:41

Robert Lusch
Deitscherei.org
9. Nowember 2005

Geschder hemmer Pennsilfaaniers ebbes nei un gaar unglaawich gemacht: Mir henn "NEE" zum PA Iwwergerichtsrichder Russell Nigro gesaagt.

Ya, mir henn aa en annerer 10-Yaahre Taermin gewwe, awwer sie hot nur mit 54% vun de Schtimme darrichgedrickt. Gwehnlich winne die Richdere mit 75% vun de Schtimme.

Ferwas iss sell passiert? ReinerSchwung..... bekannt besser uff Englisch wie "Operation CleanSweep" (www.pacleansweep.com).

Mir do im Pennsilfaani sinn bei unserer Owwerichkeit belaschdet. Un mir henn genunk ghadde. Die ungerecht Lohvermehrung fer die Semmlimenner waar der Schnebber. Yetz wisse mir, wie befleckt unsere Owwerichkeit iss, un mir misse die Semmlimenner rausbutze. Die Semmlimenner henn die Lohvermehrung abgschafft (glaar, nochdem der Nigro die Leckschen verlore hot). 'S iss zu schpoot. Mir sinn aawarre.

Bsuch uns beim ReineSchwung!
ReinerSchwung Bucks Kaundi
Montgomery Kaundi ReinerSchwung
Kohlschtofft Kaundi ReinerSchwung
Lechaa Kaundi ReinerSchwung

Un, gewiss: PACleanSweep

Denki!

Robert Lusch
Bellhammel ;)
Bucks, Montgomery, un Kohlschtofft Kaundis
Unnernemmung "ReinerSchwung"

No longer overlooked, barns get their due
November 12, 2005 14:10

Survey may pave way for additional listings on National RegisterChris ShollyLebanon Daily News12. Nowember 2005BUFFALO SPRINGS - Dan Backenstose took a measuring tape and walked along the front of the barn on his family's estate on Distillery Road in Heidelberg... (Les' Mol Weider)

Amish answer call of cellular technology
November 13, 2005 14:05

But some are worried how phones may affect traditional way of life Reggie SheffieldThe Patriot-News13. Nowember 2005The sight of an Amish person chatting on a cellular phone while climbing out of a horse-drawn buggy still strikes some as a contradiction in... (Les' Mol Weider)

A city bridging two rivers: Early Allentown
November 17, 2005 13:56

Stacy RomascavageThe Muhlenberg Weekly17. Nowember 2005William Allen founded the city of Allentown in 1760. Allen, one of the wealthiest men in eighteenth century Pennsylvania, acquired thousands of acres of land in the Lehigh Valley. On Sept. 10, 1735, Joseph... (Les' Mol Weider)

Pip the Mouse returns for holiday
November 18, 2005 13:39

Tradition comes to life again at museum in center city Allentown. Ron DevlinThe Morning Call18. Nowember 2005Pip the Mouse, the venerable entertainer who worked the Christmas season at Hess's department store for more than three decades, will open for another... (Les' Mol Weider)

Relatives bond over meat pies
November 18, 2005 13:47

Every family has its traditions, and ours centers on the hearty combination of meat and potatoes Cathy DysonThe Free-Lance Star18. Nowember 2005Nothing brings a family together like meat and potatoes. The two ingredients are the reason three generations of... (Les' Mol Weider)

IN: Life Goes on in Amish Country Following Twister
November 18, 2005 13:51

Rick HightowerWISHTV.com18. Nowember 2005What a difference a couple of days have made following a devastating twister in Daviess County. Clean-up in Cannelburg is moving at a rapid rate.Much of the destruction left by the 200-mph winds in Tuesday's twister... (Les' Mol Weider)

IA: Barn attracts Amish teenagers, scorn from elders
November 18, 2005 13:54

Dan HaugenWCFCourier.com18. Nowember 2005OTTERVILLE, Iowa --- Amish buggies ring the gravel driveway in front of Tex Pentecost's barn."You'd think they was having church here," Pentecost quips, describing a scene that routinely plays out on his property.Teenagers... (Les' Mol Weider)

Lehigh Valley seems to have struck a chord with musicians
November 20, 2005 13:20

From country and rock to folk and bluegrass, references pop up in a number of songs. Len Righi The Morning Call20 Nowember 2005The Lehigh Valley has provided inspiration for a number of songs and albums. Among them:''200 Years Old''This Frank Zappa composition... (Les' Mol Weider)

Amish family reaches out to 'outsiders'
November 20, 2005 13:25

Neal RubinThe Detroit News20 Nowember 2005There's an Amish baby who needs help, and there could be a quilt in it for you. We'll get to that. But first, I have a revelation from a Branch County furniture maker: Amish guys use power tools. Ann Gordon lives mostly... (Les' Mol Weider)

OH: Amish kids injured in buggy-car collision
November 21, 2005 13:07

Pal-Item.com21. Nowember 2005ARCANUM, Ohio -- Two children from the town were seriously injured Sunday night when a car hit a horse-drawn buggy they were riding in and ejected them from their seats.The 3- and 6-year-old boys were taken to Children's Medical... (Les' Mol Weider)

The Simple Life MTV Couldn't Fathom
November 21, 2005 13:10

Kathleen ParkerCentreDaily.com21. Nowember 2005CHARM, Ohio - More appropriate names are hard to come by.In Charm, situated among the rolling hills of Holmes County - the largest Amish settlement in the country - life is postcard perfect and, yes, charming.It... (Les' Mol Weider)

KS: Iss Gammling yetz en Allheeler? Casino proposal on table in rural, Mennonite county
November 22, 2005 12:59

Joel MathisLJWorld.com21. Nowember 2005The town of Hillsboro in central Kansas does not have a movie theater. It doesn’t have a liquor store, though every now and again someone makes an attempt to reopen the mostly shuttered downtown bar. One of the city’s... (Les' Mol Weider)