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“Head, Heart, Hands, and Health—Honestly”
July is 4-H Fair time. Do you know the 4-H pledge? We recited it at every [...]

Area students were named to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2010 at Manchester College:
Alison Baker of Bristol is an elementary education with mild interventions major.  Baker is a graduate of Northridge High School.
Matthew Ellis of Bristol is a biology-chemistry major.  Ellis is a graduate of Elkhart Central High School.
Justin Miller of Bristol is a [...]

Brenda Frutell, (left) Auxiliary President and Ellen O’Brien, Bar Manager are pictured above with the aluminum tabs the Bristol Legion has collected over the last year. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Charles Harker Post 143 is the official name of the American Legion post in Bristol. Founded in 1945, it is named for one of the first [...]

Republican Marlin Stutzman of Howe and Democrat Tom Hayhurst of Fort Wayne will face each other in a special election on November 2 to determine who will complete the remainder of the term of Rep. Mark Souder, who resigned suddenly after the May primary. The current term will end in January 2011.
As it turns out, [...]

At the end of the June 17 meeting of the Bristol Town Council (BTC), President Tom Stutsman read a four-page hand-written statement responding to charges filed by BTC member Dan Watson. Watson had filed a formal complaint with the Public Access Counselor of the state of Indiana to the effect that Stutsman and others had [...]

June cases increased slightly from June, 2009.  The cases are varied in title.  There were three thefts, other cases ranged from recovering a stolen vehicle, outstanding warrants served, most of which discovered from traffic stops.  There were also seven alcohol related offenses including ICOAB charges for minors.  I did see an increase in our pro [...]

Three local ladies all of whom are community leaders and deserving of the title, compete to be crowned as Bristol’s 2010 Senior Queen.
Pictured above, from left, seated is Jill Stoll, standing are Harriet Edwards and Ruth Saupe.  All three ladies have lived in Bristol for several years and share the desire to serve and represent [...]

Once again the Bristol Lions Club is sponsoring a “Cutest Baby Contest” during the Bristol Homecoming Festival July 8, 9 and 10.  To enter, the baby will need to be between the ages of newborn to 24 months as of July 10, 2010.  Mail or give to a Bristol Lion one 5X7 size picture.  These [...]

Pictured at above is a hand stitched quilt to be raffled off in an effort to help raise funds for the Bristol Opera House. (Photo provided)
“A Heartfelt Christmas” will be held December 4 and 5, 2010.
On December 4th there will be two musicals put on by the performing children from the Opera House.  One performance [...]

Princess contestants are pictured above, back row (left to right) Lizzy Anderson, Kassidy Farley, Taylor Cathey, and Lexi Bossnack. Middle row (left to right) Olivia Maack, Brooke Mawhorter, Hailey Starkes, Bridget Mawhorter, and Jenna Williams. Front Row (left to right) Rylee Floyd, Riah Evans, Colleen Conners and Kylie Miller. Not Pictured; Madeline Congdon, Brooke [...]

It’s county fair time across Indiana!  Many county fairs open later this month, and that means 4-H members are working hard on putting the finishing touches on their projects. Here in Elkhart County, we’ve got about a month left before we enter 4-H projects for judging.
Here’s the schedule of project check in and judging:
Sewing, Foods, Consumer [...]

2010 Committee members volunteered many hours to plan this year’s activities. Pictured are, left to right, front row: Bruce MaCaleer, Kevin Koski, Jason Rogers, Karen Swartz, Linda Powell, Linda Turner, Dan Watson, Ron Wedge, Chad Leiby and Harvey Turner. Back row, left to right: Chris Rogers, Deb Lytell, Joann Williams, Cathy Burke, Andrea Badke [...]

Thursday, July 8, 2010
5-11pm Rides, Concessions, Crafts and Food in Congdon Park
10am-8pm Book Sale at Bristol Library
6-6:30pm Citizen of the Year Award in Gazebo at Congdon Park
6-9pm Children’s Activities sponsored by Bristol Churches at Congdon Park
6-9pm Grand Prix Derby, Building cars in Children’s area at Congdon Park
6-9pm 2010 Bristol Homecoming  Scholarship Pageant at Elkhart County [...]

Greetings  Bristol!
I pray July’s issue finds everyone clean, dry, and with power after being “Summer Storm Alley” for a week! I heard many stories of you hardworking folk trying to keep family and animals fed and watered during the outages! My cap is off to you! However, now that you’re recovering from that, some of [...]

-July 1st, 2010: We the People, Michiana 912 Project Inc. the largest local conservative group will be hosting its first regional rally “the Pursuit” on September 18th, at Trine University in Angola Indiana. This special event will headline great speakers including our keynote the nation’s most popular media personality, Glenn Beck. Mr. Beck, hosts the [...]

The Bristol Community Vacation Bible School invites everyone to climb aboard July 18-21 for the voyage of a lifetime.  Set sail with us on a High Seas Expedition.  Feel sea spray on your face as sails snap overhead.  Captains and crews will plunge through rugged waves and experience the deep, rolling waters of God’s love. [...]

Garden News
with Advanced Master Gardener
Steve Kruse

Summer and July have arrived. To some that means hot weather, swimming and cookouts, and to others it means fireworks, Bristol Homecoming, and the county fair. To me it means Japanese beetles. The beetles are out and most places they are in large populations. The adult beetle will eat [...]

[ July 6, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] -Bristol Lions Club: meets at 6:30 the first Tuesday of the month. Information 848-4071.

[ July 9, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. July 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] -Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale at the annunciation hall at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church located at 411 W. Vistula St., Bristol. Friday, July 9 and Saturday July 10 from 9 AM to 2 PM.

[ July 10, 2010; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] -Old Fashioned Strawberry Social: St. John of the Cross in Bristol will be hosting their annual Strawberry Social on July 10 from noon until 5 pm.  The Social will be held during the Bristol Homecoming weekend, and for the first time St. John of the Cross will have a float in the Bristol parade.  A [...]

[ July 13, 2010; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] George Washington Masonic Lodge: Eastern Star Fundraiser

Haystack Dinner: July 10th – Sat. Night of the Homecoming $7 adults, $3 Children 12 & under – Temple Fundraiser. Rummage Sale: August 13 and 14th, 8am to 2 pm, daily.

[ July 8, 2010 to July 10, 2010. ] -The Karsyn Bell Committee is still trying to raise funds to build the pirate ship at Congdon park. We will be holding a raffle for two beef halves and other prizes and selling tickets at the Bristol Homecoming, July 8, 9 and 10th. Please stop in and pick up your tickets and support this wonderful [...]

[ July 15, 2010 2:00 pm to July 16, 2010 9:00 pm. ] -Red Cross Blood Drive on July 15 from 2 to 9 PM.
Sponsored: by Knights of Columbus  Council 11574  at St. Mary’s of the Annunciation Catholic Church Annunciation Hall 411 W. Vistula ( IN 120) Donate a pint and have a chance to win Gift Certificates!