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Amanda Watter

Wisconsin

Sharon’s Red Apple Inn

on December 11, 2016

Driving into the dark of night through the small town of Gays Mills, Wis., one neon light draws in students. Three bright red apples with a yellow heart inside the middle apple lights up the almost hidden Sharon’s Red Apple Inn. Offering their Saturday night prime rib special, Elinor, 73, is the only customer at […]

Minnesota

The Amish Woodworker

on December 9, 2016

After being shunned from the Amish community in Harmony, Minnesota, Mary Hershberger, 66, spoke with students about her experiences. She gave the students the home address to Jake Hershberger who was also shunned by the Amish. As students pulled up to the Jake’s home, colorful chairs were scattered in his front lawn. With no cars […]