Candle making (pictured at right) is one of the most popular free activities available at the Bonneyville Celebration. A large variety of vendors and artisans also display their wares and talents including spinners, as pictured inset. (Photos provided)
Enjoy a weekend filled with the

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The Bristol Pharmacy welcomes Katrina Yoder as their new permanent full time pharmacist. Katrina will be supplying an advice column in future issues of the Bristol Bugle, beginning with the October 2009 issue. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
On August 17 Katrina Yoder became the new permanent pharmacist at the Bristol Pharmacy, located in the Mor

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Check it out:
magazine messages
My friend Kathy pointed out the other day that women’s magazines are all about the ways we aren’t good enough.
It must be so. Just look at the covers. Month after month, all the women’s supermarket glossies
recycle the same topics, over and over.
Editorial boards keep telling us we’re too heavy and out of

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The Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival is excited to announce that we are celebrating 20 years of storytelling. The Elkhart County Historical Museum, at 304 W. Vistula Street in Bristol will host the Bristol Hills 20th Storytelling Festival. Parking is available at the Museum, the Post Office, and across the street.
The Museum will remain open during

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Eby’s Family Fun, located at 14583 SR 120 (east of Bristol), has been providing family-oriented entertainment for over 50 years with its campgrounds and roller rink. Last weekend Eby’s held its Grand Opening for a high-tech “ultimate thrill” in family fun, namely, Invasion Earth – Laser Tag Arena.
Laser Tag is a unique, exciting, and fast-paced

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Celebrate the first day of autumn by participating in a scarecrow building contest at the Elkhart County Historical Museum.  The contest will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m.  The theme will be “historical figures” so participants should dress up their scarecrow as their favorite person from history.  Several prizes will be awarded.
The

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What kind of craft show offers no up front fees to participate? A Pay It Forward One!
Art Jones of Elkhart has been battling cancer for awhile now. It doesn’t get him down though, instead he has decided to use his challenges to help others in the community.
Art is holding a “Pay it Forward Craft and

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Starting September 14th and running until October 10th, Santa’s Pantry, Inc will hold a contest for the best “Pay it Forward” story.
Tell us in 500 words or less how you have helped at least three others in the community during these rough economic times or how someone has helped you.
On October 12th, 20 finalists will

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Employees at Sam’s Tire Service gathered to recognize the dedicated service of two of their employees. From front left, clockwise are: Lucas Currier, Katie Currier, Roy Currier, Daryl Currier, Mike Troyer (25 yrs.), Cookie Currier, Sam Currier (founder), Olin Wilcox (15 yrs.) Ted Currier, Cheryl Currier, Vickie Currier and Roy Currier Jr. (Photo by Laurie

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Bristol resident Tom Nickel looks over the Health Care Bill with Mark Souder. (Photo by Jim Nickel)
Even though 2nd District Rep. Mark Souder has repeatedly declared his opposition to HR 3200 (the health care reform bill proposed in the House of Representatives), more than 600 voters from his district came to a town hall on

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Traffic enforcement is up.  School re-opened August 18, 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.  We have posted signage to remind everyone school is open, drive safely, slow down and be aware.  As every year, we have increased patrols in the neighborhoods and the school facility.  This year there are more children walking to school as

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[ September 17, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] At its meeting on August 20, the Bristol Town Council (BTC) approved on second reading an ordinance permitting and regulating the use of golf carts on the streets of Bristol. The new ordinance was approved on first reading in July, and will receive final approval on third reading at the September meeting of the BTC.

The

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Dr. John F. Gaski, professor at the University of Notre Dame will discuss the health reform bill and how it would affect you!  Dr. Gaski is a nationally respected writer and speaker.  We are honored to host this event.
This event is scheduled for September 8, 2009 at 7 P.M. at the Bristol American Legion, located

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[ September 5, 2009; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. September 8, 2009; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Chocolate Sensations is now offering coffee, scones, muffins and daily specials Tuesday through Friday from 9AM to 6Pm and Saturdays from 9 AM to 2

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[ September 4, 2009 to September 30, 2009. ] The Bristol Fire Department Fundraiser will be conducted over the next few weeks. Representatives of the BFD will being going door-to-door throughout the Bristol area seeking a $25 donation. Persons will be carrying identification and an ID badge. In return the BFD will be offering a complimentary certificate for an 8 x 10 color portrait

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[ September 4, 2009; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. September 5, 2009; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. September 7, 2009; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bristol Clothing Sale September 4th and 5th from 9:30 to 5:00, and September 7th 9:30 to 2:00. All clothing is priced $1 or

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[ September 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Attention Acoustic Musicians and Citizens of Michiana. Are you wanting to play or listen to some great music and help Jerry Lewis out at the same time?  The Elkhart Folk Music Gathering will be holding a Special Strum What You Brung Open Music Jam to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Sunday September

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[ September 11, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. September 12, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Red Barn Resale Shop, Friday, September 11, 10 am – 4 pm and Saturday, September 12, 10 am – 4 pm. At Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 County Road 19 Bristol, IN. Donations:  The Shelter is currently accepting donations of household items in working condition and clean, gently used clothing.  No exercise equipment.  Donations

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[ September 15, 2009; ] Miles/Bayer employee dinner will be held September 15 at the Matterhorn Banquet and Conference Center, 2042 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, IN. To receive more information please contact Ken and Joan Clayborn 574-262-2100 or Marilyn Waumans

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[ September 16, 2009; 12:00 pm; ] Bristol Business Council Golf Outing September 16 at Raber Golf Course, Tee time is 12:00. Golf foursome, $200, single $50 and includes BBQ lunch. For more information contact Tom Russell at Russell Products, 848-5650 or email: Russell@russellproducts.com. Day of entries

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[ September 25, 2009; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Prescription Drug Disposal Day September 25 from 8:00 am – Noon at the Bristol Police Department, downtown

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[ September 26, 2009; 8:30 am; September 27, 2009; ] Falling Leaves Bike Ride at the St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church in Bristol on September 26.  It features 10K, 25K and 50K rides which begin at 8:30 am. On Sunday, September 27 is our seventh Pumpkin Chase Race at Bonneyville Mill Park in Bristol.  5K for walkers and a 5K and a 10K for

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[ September 5, 2009; 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. September 12, 2009; 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. September 19, 2009; 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. September 26, 2009; 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Farmer’s Market is now being held every Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12/noon at the old CVS drugstore location in downtown

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[ September 24, 2009; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] -Bristol Food Pantry Will have a State representative from the Food Stamp Office available every fourth Thursday from 1-3 to fill out applications for Food

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with Advanced Master Gardener Steve Kruse
Now that the dog days of summer are past (were they ever here) our thoughts turn to fall planting. The area farmers are starting to plant alfalfa for next years harvest, starting to harvest their crops, and soon will be planting wheat. Area gardeners are starting to divide and transplant perennials,

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