John and Faye Innes
On Tuesday, April 20, from 1:00 to 7:30 p.m., the first annual Innes Memorial Blood Drive will be held in the Family Life Center of the Bristol United Methodist Church (BUMC), 201 S. Division Street (SR 15 S) in Bristol.
The blood drive will be held in memory of John and Faye Innes, [...]

At its March 18 meeting the Bristol Town Council (BTC) approved the recommendation of the Elkhart County Plan Commission that the property at 502 W. Vistula Street be rezoned from R-1 (residential) to B-1 (business). Robert Nemeth, representing the commission, noted that no negative comments had been received from the public.
The property will soon become [...]

A crowd gathered to discuss a proposed Fire Protection Territory, but no action was taken at the March Town Board meeting. (Photo by Jim Nickel)
At a special meeting/public hearing devoted solely to the issue of forming a new Fire Protection Territory (FPT) the Bristol Town Council (BTC) approved a motion to table the matter. The [...]

Organizers for the new Teen Center in Bristol (left to right) Gyla Thompson, Assistant Program Director; John Arvoy, Program Director; Jay Riblet, Associate Executive Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County; stand with the first member to sign up, Zach Whelchel. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
On March 22 the Bristol [...]

Be Kind to Accountants
Welcome to April. Tomorrow is Easter, a day that commemorates and points toward true hope. April is also the month for Passover, Earth Day, Volunteer Appreciation Week, and the IRS’s personal income tax deadline, April 15.
This time of year particularly, be kind to accountants. Smile when you see them. From now until [...]

A Few Members of the Bristol Farmers Market pose with their signs. Front row left to right: Michele McMahan and Bonnie Rickey. Back row: Dennis and Andrea Badke.(Photo by Ann Andre)
The Bristol Farmer’s Market will be opening May 6th and open every Thursday from 3 pm until 7. After Labor day hours will be 3 [...]

The 2009 fall semester Dean’s List at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind., carries the names of 474 students according to Vice President for Academic Services Dennis Crocker, Ph.D. Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires a 3.50 GPA with 12 or more semester hours. Local student Roman Yoder of Bristol, IN made that list.
Bethel College is [...]

[ April 22, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at Bristol Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. Thursday April 22.

During Kindergarten Round-Up, students and parents will have the opportunity to visit a classroom, meet principal Melissa Jennette, kindergarten teachers, and other staff members, climb aboard a school bus, and even sign up for a library card for the Bristol Public [...]

Above, shoppers at Kruse Farm rely not only on the large variety of supplies needed for their lawn and garden, but also on quality service and expert advice from KFS staff members. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
According to owner Steve Kruse, Kruse Farm Supply (KFS) will kick off a year-long 40th anniversary celebration at its [...]

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Auna Badke (front left) shares a laugh with 2010 Homecoming Queen contestant Toni Miller (right) during a tea, hosted by the Murphy Guest House. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
The 2010 Bristol Homecoming Committee is wrapping up plans for this year’s festival that will be held July 8, 9 and 10.  At their next meeting planned [...]

Owner Dick Jenks, stands among a section of the many lawn mowers available in his showroom. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Dick Jenks, owner of J & J Lawn and Garden Equipment, invites area residents to visit his large showroom and browse the extensive assortment of new equipment on display. J & J is located at [...]

Jessica Shelner certified riding instructor at LoveWay, Inc. recently attended the regional North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The conference offered sessions ranging from horse management to case studies comparing alternative horse tack. Shelner is anxious to incorporate techniques like backriding, music therapy, and other methods and strategies of reaching [...]

On January 15 Mark Souder, U.S. congressman from Indiana’s 3rd district (which includes Bristol), sent a letter to the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Souder asked the USPS to respond to Cory Martin of his Goshen office with specific answers to his questions about post office consolidations and possible closings.
In February [...]

March criminal cases continue to be reducing in numbers from previous years.  Still a major crime is Identity Theft and credit card fraud.  We continue to 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 [...]

-Cathy Burke, Census Information
2010 Census Forms are at the Bristol Public Library.   If you are required to have a PO Box because mail is not delivered to your home, you will NOT be receiving a form in the mail.  In addition, if for any reason you have not received your form you will  need to [...]

Two issues of interest to Bristol residents remain unresolved due to lack of action by the 2010 session of the Indiana state legislature. They are 1) the issue of whether or not to retain township trustees and township boards, and 2) the issue of allowing endangered tenants to terminate leases (“Sheena’s Law”).
Wes Culver, state representative [...]

James Teall
Ann Andre
Delbert Schrock
Dan Watson
Cathy Burke

The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce’s Bristol Business Council and Government Council (BBC) is hosting a “Meet the Candidates for Bristol Town Council” forum on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at The Bristol Opera House. All Primary Election candidates running against each other have been [...]

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On Tuesday, April 20, from 1:00 to 7:30 p.m., the first annual Innes Memorial Blood Drive will be held in the Family Life Center of the Bristol United Methodist Church (BUMC), 201 S. Division Street (SR 15 S) in Bristol.

The blood drive will be held in memory of [...]

Born March 30, 1910, Violet Schieber Juday’s family moved to Bristol in the 1920’s.
After attending Elkhart Schools, Violet worked various jobs including many years at the Smoler Brothers Dress Factory.
After a farming accident causing her husband “Slats” to give up truck driving, she joined him in full time farming on their farm on Mottville Rd. [...]

Seniors gather at the Bristol United Methodist Church to enjoy a nutritious noon meal and good fellowship offered by Real Services. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Seniors can meet daily Monday through Friday at 12:00 for a nutritious lunch meal served at the Bristol United Methodist Church in Bristol.
The nutrition site is run by Real Services.
The [...]

Garden News
with Advanced Master Gardener
Steve Kruse
April, planting time. The local farmers are top dressing there winter wheat, working the fields for this seasons crops, and local gardeners are preparing their gardens for this growing season. What comes from all this work? FOOD!!! Lots of great locally grown, fresh food. As Don Sekora so profoundly said “This [...]

Curves of Bristol offers advice on keeping to a weight loss plan when money is tight
Changing eating habits and discarding the junk food in the kitchens often strains a food budget. When following set menus on a new diet program, dieters might purchase a substantial amount of new or more expensive foods than they normally [...]

Today’s adults ride bicycles for transportation, exercise, to reduce their carbon footprint, to save money, and for the sheer enjoyment they experience while bicycling. Unfortunately, many adults fail to wear a helmet, use other safety equipment, or to observe the rules of the road. These actions increase their risk of being seriously injured if a [...]

Greetings Bristol!
Well, I hope this balmy weather is finding everyone well and getting motivated for spring cleaning! Unfortunately, the topic I had planned for this month’s issue was unfruitful. I did not receive any stories, so I will just move on to something different.
With everyone (including the insects) starting to move outside after the long winter, I [...]