There’s more than books at your library

Pictured above, Cassey Jorgenson (far left) and her sister Brandy (far right) look through seeds available at the library’s seed swap. Pictured with the girls are: (l to r) Daryl Schrock, Treva Paris and Darlene Hauger.
Ground Hog day 2009 was the library’s first seed swap.  We are [...]

Attention all Bristol residents.  The Bristol Public Library is offering you the opportunity to make Valentine’s Day cards for all of the vets in our local area.  Come to the Bristol Library anytime between now and February 10.  Make or bring in a Valentine thanking the veterans and offer your support.  Bristol Homecoming Queen Emily [...]

[ March 14, 2010; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] The Elkhart County Historical Museum invites local authors, artists, and fine crafters to take part in our 8th Annual Authors and Artists Bazaar to be held on Sunday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The event is designed for the public to meet local authors, artists and fine crafters as they demonstrate and sell [...]

[ February 13, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Bristol Church of the Nazarene will host another Free Haircut day. Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm.
Those who are unemployed, under-employed, or just struggling financially, and their immediate family members can receive a hair cut free of charge. We will again have licensed hair designers available. We only ask that you arrive [...]

We have added a Senior Queen category to our pageant this year.  This is for any Bristol Lady 60 years old and older.  Entry fee is $25.00, and the deadline is March 15.   We would really like to crown a Senior Queen this year, so encourage any women you know to participate!
Princess entries are due [...]

House Bill No. 1073, titled “Termination of residential leases,” passed the Indiana House of representatives on third reading by a vote of 92-2 on February 2. The bill, as amended, will now be taken up by a Senate committee, where it will be sponsored by Carlin Yoder of Middlebury. Marshal Michael Swallow of the Bristol [...]

Many programs and activities available locally
See what’s in store for you and your family in this issue!

At left, Homecoming Queen Emily Congdon (center) Ellen Anderson (left) and Anna Chupp, assemble Valentine’s for veterans. (Photo by Jacob Shaffer)

“When Talk Is Cheap”
Bristo
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l is about 1,800 miles from Haiti, as the crow flies. It’s an island, but as British poet and clergyman John Donne wrote in the early 1600’s, “No man is an island.” Haitians are our neighbors.
Just think how 3,000 Americans dying in the World Trade Center rocked us emotionally. Estimating 150,000 [...]

Pictured above are Bristol Elementary School’s Spelling Bowl Team participants. From l to r, front row: Nicole King, Spell Bowl Coach, Nicole Mishler, Tyler Smith, Adrianna Cain, Hailey Hamilton, Jenna Williams, and Julian Acosta. Back row: Glen Hartl, Casey Tingstrom, Raleigh Ball, Raven Duncan, Heather Ferggison, Eric Chavrria, and Olivia Wagner.
On November 19, Bristol Elementary [...]

Pictured above are Bristol Elementary School’s Science Fair winners. From left to right: Katie Helton, 1st grade; Hayden Piery, 2nd grade; Tyler Smith, 3rd grade; All Stout, 3rd grade; Emily Hausbach, 4th grade and Best of Show; Jay Paggett, 5th grade; and Lauren Gingerich, 6th grade. (Photos by Jacob Shaffer)

Manchester College recently announced the names of students qualifying to make their Dean’s List.
Alison Baker, a senior elementary education with mile interventions major, is a graduate of Northridge High School.
Lauren Houser, a senior elementary education with mild interventions major, is a graduate of Northridge High School.
Andrew Williams, a senior athletic training major, is a graduate [...]

HMMI owners, Derek Hochstetler (right) and his parents Merlin and Elsie stand at the deli inside their store located at Six Span Bridge in Elkhart. The Hochstetlers enjoy working together to provide unique, quality meats and other food items to their customers. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Hickory Meats & More, Inc. (HMMI) is a new [...]

Mark Linton, President of Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, announced the purchase of the White Daisy, a popular floral shop located in downtown Bristol. Jenny Welch, owner and operator of the White Daisy said “I have loved the experience owning and operating my own business has provided, and the smiles that brightens not only the recipients’ day, [...]

Subway employees Melissa Black and Thomas Hornblower accepted the Bristol Town Beautification award for the newly opened store in Bristol. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
The Bristol Town Council recently chose the newly opened Subway restaurant as the winner of the Bristol Pirate Beautification Award.
Matt Hanover, store owner,  recently opened the restaurant in the newly renovated building [...]

The Bristol Town Council and Bristol Bugle Newspaper have joined forces to present Bristol’s Monthly Beautification Award along with the presentation of the much coveted “pirate” mascot.  Businesses, owners of private residences, and organizations are eligible.
The Bristol Town Council will receive nominations from Bristol citizens and businesses for properties or organizations that have made Bristol [...]

Bob and Tess White stand beside the sign located in front of their building easily seen on Vistula Street (SR 120) in downtown Bristol. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Tess and Bob White, owners of T & B White’s Groom and Board at 310 E. Vistula Street in Bristol, continue to stress their individual attention to [...]

Kristin Van Zandt, photographer
Tyson is such a handsome boy! He’s been at the shelter most of his short life. He’s 7 months old, loves to play with toys and has a GREAT personality! Come meet him today!
Kristin Van Zandt, photographer
Kilo is one of 7
Border Collie mix puppies at the
shelter! They are about one month old [...]

Greetings Bristol!
This month will be the first in a 3-part series to address ADD/ADHD, which represents Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The numbers of children and adults with this condition are rising steadily. This month I will explain what it is and how it is currently treated. In March, I plan to address the use of [...]

As of the first week in February 2010, there are mixed signals coming out of Indianapolis regarding proposed bills aimed at eliminating township boards and township trustees.
In the House, HB 1249 proposed that “all township governments are abolished on January 1, 2013, and all township functions are transferred to the county.” This bill did not [...]

In response to concerned inquiries by patrons of the Bristol post office, Rep. Mark Souder has sent a letter to the inspector general of the U.S. Postal Service. The entire letter, dated January 15, 2010, can be viewed online at bristolbugle.com. Vital information for the letter was provided by Cory Martin, Souder’s regional director at [...]

A public hearing will be scheduled some time in March 2010 to inform citizens about a proposed new fire protection territory that would include the town of Bristol, Washington Township, and part of York Township.
This is the same geographic area covered by the current Bristol Fire Department (BFD), which now, as an independent nonprofit corporation, [...]

[ February 18, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] At the January 21 meeting of the Bristol Town Council (BTC) town manager Bill Wuthrich reported that Bristol’s water supply was recently rated number two in quality for the state of Indiana by the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water (AIRW). Residents of Bristol, Wuthrich noted, should feel justly proud of this recognition.

The AIRW (website: www.inh2o.org) [...]

January criminal cases were down a little from previous years.  Still a major crime is Identity Theft and credit card fraud.  We warn everyone to be a watchful of credit and debit card accounts.  Report any suspicious activity immediately to your financial institution and to law enforcement.  When using cards, be cautious that people around [...]

Garden News
with Advanced Master Gardener
Steve Kruse
What a winter we have had! The groundhog has seen his shadow and spring seems like it will never get here. While there isn’t much we can do outside to our lawns or gardens, we can be preparing ourselves for the spring rush. The catalogs have arrived, and some home [...]

ELKHART- On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, officers of the Elkhart County I.C.E. Unit developed information indicating that a major marijuana distribution center was operating at 59811 CR 7, Elkhart. This residence is located directly across CR 7 from the maintenance entrance to the Elkhart County Corrections Complex.
The information was investigated and developed and a search [...]