Angela is pictured with her parents Bill and Treva Paris before having her head shaved.Angela is pictured with her parents Bill and Treva Paris before having her head shaved.
On April 14 Angela Paris of Bristol took part in a special event on the campus of Notre Dame University to raise money to support research seeking [...]

Applications are still available for the Bristol Homecoming Queen Pageant. Applicants must be 15 to 19 and have a parent or grandparent that lives in Bristol. Please contact Joann Williams at 848-0592 or 612-1869.
We are looking for Bristol Homecoming Princesses. Girls from ages 5 to 10 that have a parent or guardian that live in [...]

PACK 31:  Wants to thank Bristol and surrounding area residents for supporting our Nelson’s BBQ Chicken fundraiser last month. The fundraiser was success and it has made it possible for the Pack to continue providing fun – learning activities at no charge to the boys and their families.
During the month of May the Pack plans [...]

The Bristol American Legion Marlins with assistant coach Tim Ryman honor the flag at Opening Ceremonies. (Photo by Amber Raeder)
Two things can be said of Bristol Little League families:  they love their kids, and they love baseball and softball.  There could be no other explanation for all the smiles at Opening Day Ceremonies celebrated Saturday, [...]

A recent online article listed asparagus as one of the top ten most nutritious vegetables. It’s not exactly a most common vegetable that typically comes to mind, but asparagus is an awesome vegetable full of vitamin K (clotting), vitamin C (immune system), vitamin A (eyesight), folate and fiber. Studies have shown asparagus to help protect [...]

Greetings  Bristol!
Well, it looks like Spring might have finally gotten here! I certainly enjoyed getting into my garden this past weekend. I have also seen plenty of runny noses and sniffles now that the pollen is flying! This article will be dedicated to the medications available OTC (over-the-counter) used to stop this condition, a class [...]

Lloyd displays some of the many baskets available at their greenhouse. (Photos by Laurie Eads)
With Mother’s Day falling on the earliest date possible, some people may be caught unprepared. Combined with a growing season in which “everything is late,” Lloyd and Judy Miller are urging patrons to celebrate “a late Mother’s Day,” since they will [...]

A standing-room-only crowd attended the public hearing on April 14 to express opposition to the 270-page revision of the Elkhart County Zoning Ordinance. The measure was voted down by the Plan Commission. (Photo by Jim Nickel)
Citizens from all walks of life packed to overflowing the meeting room of the Elkhart County Public Services Building on [...]

-By Carol Willis
Carol Willis is a freelance writer and editor. She specializes in written communications for businesses and nonprofits and other editorial projects. Carol also is the development director at Church Community Services.
The Mother-Child Reunion
Mother’s Day is a mixed bag. It’s full of expectations that really set us up for [...]

Matt and Mandy Strieb accompanied by (from left) Evie, Dane and Keil stand next to their sign alongside Division Street. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Matt and Mandy Streib are the owners of Fluid Fun Canoe and Kayak Sales, located at 609 N. Division Street in Bristol, just north of the St. Joseph River Bridge. The [...]

At its April 21 meeting the four members of the Bristol Town Council (BTC) heard a report urging them to lend their support to a new business organization. Jack Watson, president of the recently formed Bristol Retail Merchants Association (BRMA), told the BTC members that the group is starting a “shop local” campaign.
Watson listed a [...]

April had fewer crashes this year when compared to last.  We remind everyone to be watchful for pedestrians as many of them are walking along roadways. As always, remember to drive defensively and to always wear your safety restraint properly.  Our officers are once again taking part in the statewide Selective Enforcement efforts for hazardous, [...]

-Delilah Jewel Houseworth,
76 of Indianapolis passed away May 2, 2011.  She was born on July 18, 1934 in Bristol, Indiana to Floyd and Mary (Lauby) Swinehart.  After graduating from Elkhart University in 1953 with a degree in dental assisting, Delilah discovered her love of writing.  Once she realized her ability as a writer, her career [...]

On Saturday, April 30, my sister and I were doing my mother’s estate sale south of Bristol.  We had taken the time to make and put out signs to attract people from the major roads that had not seen our AD.  We also had signs right by my subdivision to lead people right to our [...]

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 [...]

The long-awaited audit report of the Bristol Fire Department (BFD) for 2009 was received by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) on April 15. Since the report is a matter of public record, any citizen can obtain the 11-page report by filing a request with the SBOA.
Because the CPA firm did not file the [...]

A display of the new line of Generac generators also now available at their shop. (Photos by Laurie Eads)
Generac portable generators represent the newest line of products on display at J & J Lawn and Garden Equipment, located at 19976 CR 6, next door to Kruse Farm Supply. Dick Jenks, owner of J & J, [...]

The calendar says May, however the temperatures feel more like early April. The cooler temperatures have delayed many of the spring blooms, but the colors of nature should be awesome as soon as normal temperatures return. With all the rain along with the cool weather many of our lawns and gardens are growing slower than [...]

Our first ever Spring Book Sale, held April 15-16 was a huge success!  Thanks go out to not only all the volunteers that stocked the books and sold the books but to all the people who helped bring books up from the storage area as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Bristol who helped move books [...]

CIVIL  WAR  MEMORABILIA
Be sure to come in and see the fantastic collection of Union memorabilia of the Civil War  that Rich Gallentine has generously shared.  His display includes everything from uniforms and ammunition, to cookware and eyeglasses.  Watch for an upcoming display of his Confederate memorabilia.  April is the 150th anniversary of the beginning of [...]

Lions Club members held 2011-12 elections at their April 5 meeting. Ten, fifteen and twenty year chevrons were presented to members for their dedicated service.
Doug King presented pictures and talked about his missionary trip to Haiti. A discussion followed about the conditions the people of Haiti are still having to endure.
Bristol Lions Club continues to contribute to [...]

Organization Announcements & Events
-Community Health Awareness Day  May 7th 9:00- Noon at Bristol Missionary Church, 19912 State Road 120, Bristol, IN.  We are teaming up with nurses from Elkhart General Hospital to do 4 health screenings- total cholesterol-glucose level-blood pressure-total body fat level. These are all quick test and are completely free to all who [...]

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church recently moved into its new facility at 20943 CR 6 (the northeast corner of CR 6 and CR 19).  DJ Construction was the general contractor for the project.
The church had been at its previous location on CR 19 since its founding in the 1850s.  The new facility offers the church more [...]