I haven't read all the posts, but I must put in my two cents worth for LaGrange County, Indiana. We have Lolly's and Yoder's Department stores, in Shipshewana. Plus there are several smaller independant LQS, Spectors, Pumpkin Vine in Middlebury, Homespun in LaGrange, Calico Corners near Wakarusa. And another one in Rome City. There is a JoAnn's in Angola, Dunlap/Goshen, Ft. Wayne, etc.
I've only see a couple of garter snakes here and I'm from Northern California where I have personally killed 3 diamond back rattlers with my bare paws. I'm a tough cookie, hence the Battle Axe.
Winter here is a medium deal, just have to plan for it and finish your UFOs. There is a Catholic Church in Shipshewana, and Parkview Hospital in LaGrange and Ft. Wayne. Bigger hospitals are in Indy. We get internet from Ligtel.
Marcia aka Battle Axe