From left, groomers Amanda Wetzel with “Gizmo”, Christina Gunn with “Sophie” and owner Bessie Hostetter with “Capri” take a moment to pose for the camera while grooming. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Bessie Hostetter, owner of the pet salon called Dapper Dog & Fancy Feline, has announced the addition of two new groomers to her staff. The [...]

Nellie stands with first runner-up Megan Ellis (left) and second runner-up Sarah Anderson. (Photos by Amber Raeder Photography.)
Nellie Sigsbee was crowned the 2011 Bristol Homecoming Queen. Nellie also won the Miss Congeniality Award and the Talent Award for her performance of a song from the musical “Wicked”. Nellie attends Elkhart Central High School where [...]

Do you recognize this man? Don Boyer Jr. is pictured above just days before an accident that took his life. Don’s father, Don Boyer Sr., is hopeful someone will recognize his son from the July 2nd motorcade that rode through Bristol. (Photo provided)
Local Biker Seeks Photo of Son from July 2nd Motorcade
On Saturday, July 2, [...]

(Left)Emma Palmer and Madeline Congdon are two students that participated in the praise team. Emma is wearing "Giggle Goggles" that the children made as a craft. (Right) Pictured above is Evan Rosenberry, Lilly Palmer, Colleen Conners, Kate Smith and Kaleb Ellis. These preschool and kindergarten students participated in the praise team. (Photos provided)
The [...]

The Humane Society of Elkhart County is in need of DRY Purina cat and kitten food. In the past two months, the Humane Society has admitted more than 300 cats and kittens per month leaving their food storage warehouse down to one skid of cat food.
Due to this dire need, the Humane Society may have [...]

BRISTOL BOY SCOUTS NEWS
THANK YOU BRISTOL HOMECOMING, THOSE WHO
VISITED OUR BOOTH & FISH FRY TO SUPPORT YOUR
LOCAL SCOUTS, AND TO OUR SUPPORTERS HAWKINS  WATER, BULLARD’S FARM MARKET,  BRISTOL
AMERICAN LEGION, PAK A SAK – ELKHART, AND RAY
& LESLIE STATLER.  WE HAD ANOTHER GREAT YEAR THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!

We are excited to announce that the Bristol [...]

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.Sauntering into Summer
“What is Enough?”
All we’ve heard for weeks is the debt ceiling. Huge deal, and it should be, but [...]

Greetings  Bristol!
Is it hot enough for you? My family spent last Saturday at the fair and sure loved the misting stations! Lice love warm, humid air and they are an important topic for 2 reasons: school is starting soon and lice run rampant at that time; also there are important safety issues to discuss when [...]

Larry App holds a copy of his first DVD entitled “Elkhart Indiana, Part I “Stories & Tours”. Larry just completed his second documentary “Our Italian Neighborhood”, inset. (Photos provided)
Larry App, who lives in rural Bristol, produces documentaries as an avocation that reflects his passion for preserving oral histories. He calls his ongoing project “Stories Retold,” [...]

Calling All Knitters will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and knit or crochet in the library.  If you’re experienced, bring your current project.  Come with materials or we can provide them and get you started.  The next Calling All Knitters knitting circle will be on Tuesday, August 9th at 6 P.M.   [...]

WOW – Our July Book Sale was a hit! Thanks to all the effort that was put in by the Friends of the Library and all the other volunteers the sale was a huge success! First we extend our thanks not only to all the volunteers that sorted, stacked, labeled all [...]

Dan Watson prepares to work on several clients’ computers at his new office location on Division St. in the Jack’s Feed Shack store building. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Dan Watson has announced the recent move of Watson Computer Services (WCS) to 303 S. Division Street (SR 15 S), with offices on the premises of Jack’s Feed [...]

July crashes are down 4 for the year compared to last year.  Traffic however continues to increase in vehicle number, especially during the day time hours.  Remember to allow extra time and slow down.  We also remind everyone to be watchful for pedestrians as many of them are walking along roadways.  As always, remember to [...]

Two new recipients received $500 checks from the Russ Hohman Scholarship Fund. From left to right: Linda Powell, treasurer of the fund, Elizabeth Dibley, Justin James, and Marshal Michael Swallow. (Photo by Jim Nickel)
At its meeting on July 21 the Bristol Town Council (BTC) heard a report about three Russ [...]

-Setting the record straight on the 3/5 Compromise
I’ve been very disturbed by a growing trend in politics.  The tendency to disparage our founders and the great work they did with our constitution is very disheartening and I’d like to set the record straight on a particular issue.  Several times lately, I’ve seen articles and heard [...]

Jack, Bill and Tom Watson are pictured above after receiving the Bristol Homecoming’s Citizen of the Year Award. (Photo by Amber Raeder Photography)
At the 2011 Bristol Homecoming Jack, Bill, and Tom Watson were given the “Citizens of the Year” award. Deb Lytell, head of the committee which conferred the honor, said that her adult children, [...]

INDIANAPOLIS – White pick-up trucks are ever present in highway work zones.  Construction inspectors and foremen use them as a mobile office, supervising road work while sheltered from the dust and blistering summer sun.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana State Police (ISP) today joined forces to unveil the first pick-up truck converted [...]

The county fair is over and many of us are now harvesting our gardens. While much of what we planted last spring is finally producing, it is now time to start planting a fall crop. Yes there is still time to plant more vegetables and have a bountiful harvest all fall. I understand, you may [...]

The Elkhart County Historical Society is holding a Garden Party August 19, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm. The public is invited. We will be introducing our new Elkhart County Museum Director Matt Schuld to the community.
The party is a Garden Theme to celebrate all the hard work that has been donated to our Quilt [...]

Children can explore Native American life this summer at the Elkhart County Park’s Native American Day Camp.  The camp runs Wednesday – Friday, August 10-12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  It is open to children who are entering 6th – 8th grade.
The camp is designed to give children a hands-on introduction to the Native [...]

The Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol is seeking volunteers to assist in planning, planting, and maintaining its quilt garden. Gardeners of all skill levels are welcome.
The Elkhart County Historical Museum joined the Quilt Garden Tour in the spring of 2011, constructing a highly visible garden along Vistula Street/SR 120 in Bristol. The large collection [...]

Elkhart County Museum staff members, Matt Schuld, Sandy Lichtenberger, Rebecca Oestreich, Frank Fisher and Terry Hartmen stand outside the museum in front of the new quilt garden. They were awarded the Bristol Pirate Beautification Award for the month of July. (Photo by Laurie Eads)
Bristol’s Monthly Beautification Award was presented to the Elkhart County Historical Museum [...]

The Elkhart County Parks Department has selected Matthew Schuld to serve as the new Museum Manager at the Elkhart County Historical Museum. Schuld has earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Public History from Western Michigan University. Prior to accepting the Museum Manager position, he worked for the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Indiana Dunes National [...]

Bristol Church of the Nazarene has been approved as an Angel Food Ministries distribution site.  Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com) an organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality food to those in need, is offering relief and joy to families in 45 states.
In response to current economic conditions, there is a greater need for Angel Food’s services [...]

St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church in Bristol will welcome the Rev. Carol S. Fleming as their new priest in charge on Sunday, July 17 at a 9:30 service.  She also currently serves as part time Chaplain at The Howe School and is a retired educator who has taught in the US and abroad.
She [...]