Darren Cornell, owner and Becca Reese, office manager of DC’s Pizza are ready to welcome Bristol residents to visit their restaurant or take advantage of their free delivery service to the Bristol and Middlebury area. One of their hand tossed specialty pizzas is pictured top left. (Photos and editing by Laurie Eads)

DC’s Pizza, located at 909 Goshen Avenue, Suite C (in the Family Dollar building) in Elkhart, is looking to expand its outreach to the Bristol and Middlebury areas. Specifically, owner Darren Cornell is offering free delivery to Bristol with a $20 minimum order ($50 minimum for Middlebury).

This offer applies to all hours that DC’s Pizza is open, seven days a week: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. Darren and his office manager, Becca Reese, have concluded that free delivery will satisfy an unmet need in the Bristol and Middlebury areas.

Customers can examine DC’s menu and prices online at dcspizzamenu.webs.com or visit them on Facebook. Orders can be placed by phone at 333-2900, by FAX at 333-2897, or by e-mail at dcspizza.elkhart@gmail.com. Limited seating is available for those who want to dine at the Goshen Avenue facility.

Darren lists some of things that differentiate DC’s Pizza from its competition: 1) all crusts are hand-tossed, including New York thin and Chicago deep dish; 2) a blend of four cheeses is used on every pizza (seven varieties on the specialty cheese pizza), and 3) Darren hand slices his own pepperoni, which has never been frozen and contains no preservatives.

In addition to pizza, DC’s offers sandwiches and a limited Mexican menu, which includes a “phenomenal” homemade salsa from ModMex restaurant. Darren notes that his meatballs are homemade, his sausage is hand-ground, and he personally spices his sausage daily. He uses deli style meats from Hickory Meats & More in Elkhart, something, he claims, which “nobody else in the industry does.”

Darren and Becca invite all Bristol area residents to stop in when they are in Elkhart, or try their free delivery service.

Above, Atria Community Sales Director, Heather Seifert stands near the grand piano in the foyer where residents can be seen gathering to visit or enjoy special activities.

Atria Eastlake Terrace, located at 3109 E. Bristol Street in Elkhart, has been providing quality assisted living for seniors since 1994. According to its Executive Director, Chris Peter, the facility has 83 apartments. Since there are currently some openings, prospective residents or their families can call Heather Seifert, the Community Sales Director, for more information at 266-4508.

Units range in size from studio apartments to two bedroom suites, all containing separate bathrooms and kitchenettes. Singles or couples are eligible to apply for residence at Atria Eastlake Terrace. Even pets are welcome, subject to approval of the management.

Pam Winski, LPN, is the Resident Service Director. Her staff includes 24 hour a day licensed nursing care, which includes medication management and assistance with daily living needs.  A full-time Director of Events, Jenny Palmer, plans and oversees 200 scheduled activities per month. In addition, several religious organizations hold regular services at Eastlake.

All residents have free access to a van for transportation to outings, shopping trips, or doctors’ appointments. The convenient shuttle service can accommodate most resident needs.

All meals are served in an attractive restaurant style dining room, which is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition, the Anytime Café offers complimentary snacks and beverages 24 hours a day.

More information can be obtained regarding Atria Eastlake Terrace by consulting its website: www.atriaeastlaketerrace.com.

Atria’s sign located on the south side of E. Bristol St.

Maggie Korenstra and Chris Stice of LoveWay pose with Goliath during a recent Christmas Caroling outing. (Photo provided)

Staff attends National Conference

Lexington, Kentucky was host to 777 members of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) this past November 9-12. Among the attendees were LoveWay’s Program Manager, Jessica Shelner; Volunteer Coordinator, Aimee Miller; Equine Manager, Maggie Korenstra; and Instructor, Chris Stice. Session topics ranged from yoga on horseback, to parasite control, to fundraising and marketing, to research on the affect of therapeutic riding on autism.  LoveWay is a Premier Accredited Center of Path, Int. and all their instructors are certified through this organization.  The staff received two grants from the Indiana Youth Institute to attend this conference.

Now looking for new volunteers

MIDDLEBURY- LoveWay, Inc. Therapeutic Equestrian Services is looking for new volunteers that are interested in helping with a new semester of classes that will begin the week of January 23rd and run through May 5th.  Those that would like to volunteer can attend one of the following trainings:  January 10th 10am-12pm, January 12th 6pm-8:30pm; January 17th 6-8:30pm, or January 19th 10am-12:30pm.

Volunteers will help once per week helping children and adults with special needs as they learn to groom, tack, and ride their horse.  LoveWay’s riders require around 150 volunteers each semester as some may require the help from up to three people each lesson.  Volunteers ensure the safety of the rider and assist them with balance, focus, or concentration skills as needed.

New volunteers that attend the training will be given a tour of the facility and learn how to groom, tack, and lead a horse in a hands-on learning environment.  The training will instruct them on the proper procedures for safely working with the horses and what to expect when helping the students.  Prior knowledge of horses is not required but those interested should be at least 16 years old.  Volunteer opportunities are available during the daytime, evening, and on Saturday mornings.

LoveWay, Inc. provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with special needs in the Elkhart County area.  If you would like to volunteer for the spring semester of classes, contact Aimee Miller, Volunteer Coordinator (574) 825-5666 or info@lovewayinc.org.

The People’s Clinic is easily accessed on the East side of CR 17, in Pinecreek Plaza. Family Nurse Practitioner, Kristine Weaver (photo inset) provides extended hours for patients Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. (Photo by Laurie Eads, inset photo provided)

In October 2010 Kristine Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC, opened The People’s Clinic at 5218 Beck Drive, Suite 12, in Pinecreek Plaza, north of Linton’s on CR 17. Kristine is committed to providing high quality, cost-effective healthcare with hours that are convenient for a busy public. Throughout the first year in business, The People’s Clinic has seen considerable growth and has become an important asset in the community for healthcare needs.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Kristine can assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for most common illnesses, both acute and chronic. She is able to order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. Kristine can conduct physical exams, treat minor injuries, and refer to specialists those patients who require further care.

Kristine is proud of the relationships she has built with patients, other providers, and businesses within the community.  Her commitment to personalized patient care sets her apart from other providers.  She is committed to spending quality time with each patient, emphasizing prevention as well as cure.  Kristine also believes that educating people about wellness and lifestyle choices to be an important part of her role as a nurse practitioner.

Appointments can be made by calling 574-226-0274, but walk-ins are also welcome during the office hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  Kristine and the caring staff at The People’s Clinic are still accepting new patients.

The clinic accepts most types of health care insurance. Further information can be found at the website for The People’s Clinic: www.npforwellness.com. Links on the site will help one learn more about nurse practitioners, their training, and their abilities.

Jeff Couch, VP of manufacturing at KibbeChem is pictured above, with the Bristol Beautification Award for December. (Photo by Laurie Eads).

KibbeChem was chosen by the Bristol Town Board as the recipient of the December beautification award. The company has made vast improvements  to their downtown building located on SR 120 just East of SR 15 North.

KibbeChem obtained the building in 2010, making several updates to what was formerly known as Bristol Pipe. They will continue improvements as weather permits this coming Spring.

With a philosophy based on integrity and highly customized service, founder and CEO Glen Kibbe has set new standards for anticipating and solving issues in the plastic extrusion industry.

KibbeChem constantly seeks more efficient and cleaner products in order to create environmentally sustainable solutions in the foam and colored plastic industry.

KibbeChem’s main plant is located in Elkhart on All Pro Dr.