Living in the World but Not of the World - Drucilla Milne
Drucilla Milne's presentation will focus on her experiences in becoming acquainted with and learning the Amish lifestyle near the communities of Harmony and Canton, Minnesota. She will give a brief history of the Amish and include humor, acquiring their trust, stories of struggle, shunning practices, and heartwarming tales. Drucilla is the author of "The Amish of Harmony" and "Amish Voices".
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People attending this program will come away with a better understanding of the customs, occupations, religious practices and the roots of the strong ethnic life of the Amish. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.
"I brought my 89 year old mother to this program and she loved it! She doesn't get out often so very fun to have this available right in town." "Good program. I hope to attend more at the library." "I checked out one of Drucilla's books after the program. I look forward to reading it."
KKOJ Radio ($25.00); Friends of the Jackson County Library (volunteers); Jackson County Pilot ($25.00); Jackson County Central Community Education (publicity).