FROM THE SUN'S PRINT EDITIONS:
Nino Sciuto, in Baltimore, writes: “We are blessed with the luxury of air conditioning and fans. But how do the Amish folks ward off the intense heat with no electricity in their homes?” Some Amish homes are built into embankments, which keeps the basements cool. In extreme heat the family moves downstairs where there’s an extra kitchen and a cool concrete floor. They’re up early, doing chores before the worst heat. Spring houses, ice houses, iceboxes, and propane fridges also help keep them chillin’.
(SUN PHOTO: Lloyd Fox, 2003)