Comments on: John’s Dew Drop Inn

By: #2 Snapshot for 2009: When Dragging “Main” Is Not Enough « John Creighton on Community Life and Public Leadership

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:25:07 +0000

[...] in another car; drive around Atwood Lake; go up High School Hill; around Kelley Park or stop at John’s Dew Drop Inn for a game of pool (or in my case [...]

By: When Dragging “Main” Is Not Enough « JohnCr8on’s Snapshots

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:42:54 +0000

[...] in another car; drive around Atwood Lake; go up High School Hill; around Kelley Park or stop at John’s Dew Drop Inn for a game of pool (or in my case [...]

By: Six Months « JohnCr8on’s Snapshots

Six Months « JohnCr8on’s Snapshots — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:49:26 +0000

[...] Disney-Pixar’s Up – It Could Have Been a Classic, Goodbye Too Soon, Tastee Treet, Thank You Joe, and John’s Dew Drop Inn. [...]

By: Mike Hill

Mike Hill — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:19:43 +0000

Nice memory of the only place in town to hang out in the late 70s/early 80s. I can still remember that pizza and haven’t tasted pizza like it since. I remember many of us (class of ’82) signing senior yearbooks in the back one night. Thanks for the memory John!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:40:49 +0000

Aww….yes…John’s Dew Drop Inn…..what memories! As teens, we were so lucky to have such a great place to “hang out”! I wish it still existed for the teens and townpeople alike! I remember one time eating a large pizza myself (so yummy) and I still wasn’t full and bought my very first legal beer there…anyone remember Malt Duck?

By: johncr8on

johncr8on — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:05:21 +0000

Michelle, thanks for adding the details and corrections.

By: Michelle Moses

Michelle Moses — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:19:03 +0000

John, I too, loved John’s! So many great memories…
before it was John’s, it was actually called the “Rudawakening” when Tom and Toni Ruda opened it. I went there for the very first time with Patti Hayden. Toni started the mural, and you’re correct, it was later completed by the art class.

Lots of my memories involve playing pool in the back room. That is where I honed my pool playing talent. I can now challenge just about anyone with confidence! Thanks, John’s, for making a pool shark out of me

My favorite food was Pepperoni/Mushroom pizza, or a hot ham and cheese sandwich, but all the food was really good.

Every now and then I tell John Vap how much I miss it (every part of it). It will never be replicated.

By: Debbie Montgomery Turner

Debbie Montgomery Turner — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:45:41 +0000

John, Great Snapshot. I feel famous being mentioned in one of your articles! Yes, John’s Dew Drop Inn was the epicenter of Atwood during our high school years. I was very saddened when I returned for our 10th reunion to find that it no longer existed. Working at John’s not only provided my with income but also the opportunity to be “where it all happened”. I tell my children many stories about the Dew Drop and how I worked in a pizza parlor. My six year old thinks that is so cool and tells all his friends – lol. I too thank John Vap for providing a safe, fun place for the teens to “hang out”.