Ronda Myers-Waters's (rawaters) Blog

YODER'S SHOPPING CENTERYoder's shopping center has been around for nearly 40 years. The department store has a wide assortment of Amish fabric, linens hats and other items. If you are looking for something and can't find it the staff is always willing to help you find what you are looking for. Wh...

BLUE GATE RESTAURANT & THEATERLocated in the middle of Shipshewana the Blue Gate Restaurant & Theater is a place to visit. The restaurant has both menu and family style available.  Enjoy a Amish meal and make sure if you are too full for dessert you visit their bakery for a take home treat.  To s...

SHIPSHEWANA FLEA MARKETWe spent the day at the flea market in Shipshewana today. There is something for everyone there. Whether you are into T-shirts or jewelry, plants or veggies, hardware or houseware you will find something at the flea market. The fleas market is open Tuesdays from 7:00am to 5...

SALAD, SALAD, SALADNext time you are looking for something to do, have a salad dinner party. Start with a green salad, go on to a main course salad, (chicken, crab, salmon or tuna)  Have a few different side salads.( pasta, potato, macaroni etc) . There are many desert salads to finish the meal w...

Duneland Resale ShopLocated on Broadway in Chesterton is the Duneland Resale Shop. It is run by the local churches and all the profits are given back to the local communities. Volunteers tag and stock the store. They are always friendly and willing to help you.   Whether it is to browse the many ...

How Low Can You StoopChesterton, Indiana police are seeking a man who is stealing air-conditioning parts. The person stealing these parts are even stealing from local churches. Described as a white male with thinner build and longer brown hair driving a white F-150 pick-up truck . With the price ...

PINE TOWNSHIP ARBORETUM.The Porter County Parks have acquired  a 22-acre  site in Pine Township. Described as a meticulously designed arboretum bursting with unique plant life, history, and whimsy.  15 acres of the arboretum are botanical gardens that boast 60 different  varieties of hybrid hosta...

Jackson County, MichiganLocated at the crossroads of I-94 and US-127 it is easy to get to. There are many golf courses, hundreds of lakes, festivals, acres of city and county parks for you to enjoy.  Some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest is in Jackson County. With year around festival...

CHESTERTONNext time you are in Chesterton browsing around and need a  nice lunch stop into the Red Cup Café & Deli. Located at 520 Broadway next to Duneland Pizza. From deli sandwiches of roast beef and cheddar, veggies and hummus, blts to peanut butter and jelly  sandwiches. There are also grill...

Compost.Now that Spring is here it's time to clean the yard of all the leaves you used to cover your plant and the dead leaves left behind from last year. All the material is a good way to start a compost pile. Add egg shells, hair clippings, even vegetable and fruit peelings.  We have a compost ...