warm smile on the owner’s face led me
to ask about the store. I was told that they
had just moved to this larger building. I
marveled at such a home-based business as
I traveled to the next stop.
Detweiler Woodworking and Poly
Outdoor Furniture is well marked from
the road. I felt as if I had left the hustle
and bustle of the outside world as I drove
back on their driveway.
Mr. Detweiler was
very helpful in
telling me about
the
furniture
construction,
which he
personally
builds, and about
Detweiler Poly Furniture
the non-fading colors of the
recycled materials used. He even talked
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charm added to my day! On to my next
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Two stores on Route 608 drew my
interest, Morning Glories and Reba’s
Second Look. Morning Glories had a nice
selection of large and small statuary items
for the yard, as well as fountains, bird
baths, and gazing balls. I so enjoyed my
time walking around there. I never realized
they had such a selection of items apart
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They sell statues of dogs, various animals,
and even urns!
Closer into town on the same road
is Reba’s store which contains mostly
hand-made items. Now imagine upon
arrival being greeted by the store owner!
Everything from jewelry to home decor
and Reba is quick to help in selecting
just the right item. She explained that her
vendor number is a little more than sixty.
At this point I was rather hungry and
decided to stop at the only Amish-run
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Original Cheese Co-Op on Route 87.
I knew they served up fresh-made
sandwiches. So, I opted for the traditional
ham and cheese with their sharp cheddar.
How wonderful! I could get it just the
way I wanted and even bought a pound
of sliced cheese to take home. They have
a large viewing window of their factory,
which was interesting too.
For me, I believe that shopping should
be as much about the experience as it is
about the merchandise. Sure, you can
easily order items online or pick up a new
scarf at the local mall, but the service is
usually lacking - turning what should be
enjoyable
into a chore.
In smaller
stores, the
customer is
very important
to the owner.
The charm
and warmth
from my
day brought
to mind an
experience
that is quickly
fading away.
Fortunately,
it is still
alive and
prevailing
in my
hometown
of
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surrounding area.
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