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A Word from your pharmacist – August 2010

By Katrina Yoder, Pharmacist, on August 18th, 2010

Greetings Bristol!

I hope everyone who went enjoyed the fair and that all the rest of you are staying cool! My August aim is to protect you from fraudulent activities where your medication is concerned.
One area of pharmacy that is ripe for scams is the natural products/vitamin industry. One thing most people don’t know is that the FDA does not evaluate or approve any vitamin or herbal product for use. Even though the companies still have to follow manufacturing guidelines for cleanliness, they do not have to standardize their products or conduct tests to prove they even work. Be wary of any natural products which claim to treat, cure, or lessen the effects of a disease. These claims are completely illegal and any company making them is likely to be operating outside healthful guidelines.

Occasionally I am willing to recommend natural products, usually basic vitamins, but I will likely ask questions about your current prescriptions and disease conditions. Just because a vitamin/herbal is offered does not mean it is safe for everyone to use. An example which is in the news quite a bit lately is fish oil. Fish oil can be beneficial, but if you are taking any type of blood thinner or other cholesterol medication, it is not likely a good choice for you just because the ads say so.

With nearly everyone struggling in this economy, it makes sense to try to find your medications cheaper online. The thing you need to be aware of is there are very few sites which are properly licensed as pharmacies. If you order online, please be sure you see a seal on the homepage that says VIPPS, or Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site. This means the company has the same licensing as a brick-and-mortar type pharmacy like mine. These pharmacies are required to ensure the drugs are not counterfeit or damaged. There are no guarantees if you use a non-certified online pharmacy and that could be dangerous.

In conclusion, please be careful and come to me if you encounter any questionable products or websites and I’d be happy to check them out for you. Have a wonderful August and I wish all the kids a safe and exciting return to school!

JOKE OF THE MONTH:
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman,
“Where’s the self-help section?”
She answered “If I tell you, it would defeat the purpose.”

Katrina, Pharmacist
Mor for Less/Bristol Pharmacy 848-0660

Public Viewpoints – August 2010

By Bristol Bugle, on August 18th, 2010

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To the Bristol Town Board:
We are writing on behalf of the Bristol Lions Club, with concerns we have over donations made to the town. First, I would like to say that the Lions Club is a non-profit organization that has worked on several projects to beautify the community. We have contacted the town on several occasions inquiring about things the town may need. We have also done things that the town has not asked for. Having said that, I would like to address some concerns with donations that the Lions Club has made to the town.

The first concern is the park benches, which we have donated to the town and maintained over the years. Two of those benches have not been installed. They were donated to the town over two years ago, to be placed at Congdon Park next to the children’s playground.

Second, the Lions Club had noticed that the town did not have welcome signs as you entered town. We volunteered to spearhead that project, design, and build new “Welcome to Bristol” signs. We spent a considerable amount of time and effort on designing a sign that the Lions and the Bristol Community could be proud of. Since the original installation of these signs, we have taken it upon ourselves to maintain the signs, repairing them as needed. When the sign on S.R.15 South was hit and destroyed, the Lions Club took it upon themselves to make a new sign and donate it to the town: two years later it is still not installed. We have noticed that the “Welcome to Bristol” sign on S.R.120 by Rabers Golf Course, meant to invite people to Bristol, has been spoiled by bolting town ordinance signs to the backside. We called the town manager and expressed our displeasure. In response, the town bolted new ordinance signs to the North Division Street “Welcome to Bristol” sign. The Lions Club feels that in doing so, it takes away the intent of the signs and lowers the standards at which the Lions Club and the community strive to achieve for the town of Bristol.

We have inquired with the town manager as to what has happened to the sign and the park benches. His response was he would check into it, and get back with us. It has been over a month and we have yet to hear anything back. We understand that the signs and benches were donated to the town, and that the Lions Club doesn’t have much say on what the town does with them. However, we do feel that the town has not acted in good faith, since the benches were donated for a specific use. This leaves us in an awkward position, and will make us rethink any future donations. Also, from this point forward, we will no longer maintain the town signs, since it is perceived that the town doesn’t care about their appearance.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors, The Bristol Lions Club

Loose Leaf Journal August 2010

By Carol Willis, on August 18th, 2010

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.

“All Things August”

This column is not about watermelon, corn, and mosquitoes. I love the first two and detest the third, but how many sweet-home-summer stories can we stomach? Instead, I’m following my curiosity down August’s path.

Augustus Caesar started it all, apparently. The Latin word augustus means increasing, as in increasing dignity and position. Caesar, by itself, was a title, like King or President. I remember what a revelation it was to me in Latin class when I learned that this historical figure’s name was not Mr. Augustus Caesar. I’ve always wondered whether this particular Caesar, whose mother named him Octavian, was first called Augustus by others or chose to tack it to his own title to tell the world he was a rising star. After all, none of the Caesars were known for humility. We’d have to ask a classical historian about that one. Know any?

So how does the man connect to the month? Augustus Caesar finished the calendar that his great-uncle Julius (also Caesar – you may have heard of him) started, and that we’ve since adapted. Their calendar had ten named months. Two months in the dead of winter were so, um, dead, that they didn’t even get names. Augustus claimed naming rights to one month. Which month was named after Uncle Julius? Think hard. January through June were named after Roman deities. Then the Caesars lost their creative edge, and September through December were just numbered seven (sept-) through ten (dec-).

In English, august is still a synonym for dignified or worthy of high respect. For instance, Congress used to be called an august body. Sadly, I’m not sure it would qualify any more. Maybe the Supreme Court still does. Maybe.

Is august related to gusto? I don’t know, but now I’m having fun with words. Gusto comes from a Latin word that means taste. It’s the yum-yum of life. That brings me to another similar word: langouste, which is a French lobster. Now that’s what I call the yum-yum of life. Come to think of it, serve it with sweet corn and watermelon, and it’s a perfect August meal, one to eat with gusto. Oh, and grab the mosquito repellent, will you?

Bristol Town Marshal’s Report – July 2010

By Bristol Bugle, on August 18th, 2010

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July cases increased, however we are still below last years total at this time. Alcohol related offenses, criminal mischief, driving while license suspended and/or revoked were the leading charges. With warrant service being next in totals. The pro active patrols and community involvement by reporting suspicious persons and or activity, the vacation house checks which enable us to increase patrol awareness knowing who may be gone are examples of how working together helps to make us a better community.

Wakarusa, Middlebury and the Elkhart county Sheriff’s Department Reserves assisted with parade traffic at the Homecoming festival. The Sheriff’s Department Reserve and two of their bike patrols assisted during the evening in the park and with the very large crowd for the wonderful fireworks display. I would like to thank the other departments and our department personnel for their dedication and professional display during the event. Thank you to the Homecoming Committee. Over all things went off with very few problems. A special thanks to the Feldman’s for another great fireworks display.

Golf cart friendly update: On, during, and prior to Homecoming, we now have sixteen golf carts registered. Eight of those were temporary permits. Anyone wishing information can go online to our website www.bristolpolice.org or stop by and pick up a copy of the ordinance and requirements by state law. Reminder: they can only be operated on town streets. They cannot be legally operated on state or county roads or their right of ways. They can legally cross state highways and county roads.
Reminder: Fireworks IC 22-11-14-10.5: The discharge of firecrackers or other types of fireworks can no longer be legally discharged after 11:00 pm July 9th until 10 am December 31 through 1 am January 1.

We continue to enforce ordinance violations for the summer season. Most will be notified by letter with a time period given to correct the violation. This worked well last year and it has been met with cooperation so far this year with only a few exceptions. This effort includes the abandoned, unregistered and junk vehicles.

Vehicle crashes have again increased this month. We are at 10 more than this time last year. This past month the primary causes were failing to yield right of way and again driver inattention. We remind everyone, don’t text and drive, drive defensively and to always remember to wear your protective safety restraints properly.

Some security cameras have been placed at Oakridge Cemetery. There are still some more that need to be installed. A sign has been ordered stating that the cemetery is now being monitored by security cameras.

We were able to find an agency to purchase our car modems that we no longer use. We were able to put $1000 back into the general fund because of the sale.

In training: two new posse members, Tracy Herschberger and Mary Dee Shoup have successfully completed the ILEA pre basic course and qualified with their horses. There first event to work was the Bristol Homecoming.

The Posse members have all completed chemical mace, pepper spray training during this month.

Please visit our website at http://bristolpolice.org/ for additional information.

Bristol Police Department

Activity summary for

July 2010

Calls for Service: 454

Traffic Enforcement-

Traffic citations– 124
Traffic warnings– 152
Prop. damage accidents– 9

Junk & Abandoned Vehicles-

Tagged– 1
Impound– 5

Criminal Enforcement-

Cases Taken– 43
Cases Closed By Arrest– 12

Hours worked-

Full time officers: 1017
Reserve Officers: 175.75
SE Patrol: 86.5
Civilians: 160

Homecoming Hours

Full time & Civilian: 277
Reserves: 235
Posse: 232

Garden News August 2010

By Bristol Bugle, on August 18th, 2010

stevekruse Garden News
with Advanced Master Gardener
Steve Kruse

Many of our lawns have been overcome with weeds. The predominant weed this season is crabgrass. Why is the crabgrass there and what can we do to eliminate the weed from our lawns? The record rainfall we had in late spring and early summer has caused the spring applied crabgrass preventer to breakdown and along with the high temperatures our bluegrass lawns have slowed in growth. All this has allowed the crabgrass to grow and grow. Before we attempt to kill the crabgrass we should understand it growing cycle.

First of all the crabgrass plant is an annual weed. This means the plant will die by the end of September. Before the plant dies it will make many seeds which will germinate late next spring. Most homeowners will apply a crabgrass preventer in spring to keep the seeds from germinating. The product applied in the spring is called a pre-emergent herbicide. Once the crabgrass seed germinates we must use a post-emergent herbicide. This post-emergent product is applied as a spray and can control small seedlings as well as mature plants. The new product to control crabgrass at this time of year is “Quinchlorac.” This chemical is sold under many names and many different strengths. The most popular in the landscape industry is called DISMISS. This product will treat up to 35,000 square feet. There is product available that will cover smaller areas as well. DISMISS will control the crabgrass quicker than most other products and is safer for our desirable turf.

If you have crabgrass invading your lawn stop by and check out our line of new products. We have used this product on many lawns with great success. If you decide not to apply a product to your lawn this month be sure to use a crabgrass preventer next spring.

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 and damage many landscape plants. The second, and to some the largest problem with the Japanese beetle is the white grubs. While the beetles are eating our landscape plants they lay thousands of eggs which will hatch later in summer and fall. When the eggs hatch the larvae, white grubs, will eat the roots of our turf grass. The damage in the lawn can be huge. There are several steps we can take to limit the damage to our plants and turf.

To control the adult beetles from damaging our landscape plants spray with an insecticide. Fertilome Carbaryl is a great product. This product will kill the beetles, along with other damaging insects, while being very safe on all plants. This product can be used on flowers, trees, shrubs, and vegetables. By spraying the plants and killing the beetles we also are limiting the damage to the plant and also reducing the number of eggs, white grubs, in our turf. Carbaryl is the most widely used product but most any insecticide labeled safe for plants will kill the adult beetle. Be sure to read the label or ask about the product at your local garden center.

Hi-Yield Kill A Grub is a earth friendly product. The term “green” fits this product very well. Not only is it safe to mammals it will not kill any insects other than grubs or caterpillars. This product is less toxic to mammals than table salt. While this is not an organic or natural product, I feel it can be used without fear of damage to our water table, children, pets, and the environment. As with any product, read and follow all label directions.

To control the damage in the turf from the hatching eggs and their larvae now is the time to apply Hi-Yield Kill A Grub to the turf. This product is a systemic product. That means when applied to the lawn and watered in the plant will absorb the material through the roots. The product will remain active in the plant for 90 days. When the beetle larvae hatch they will feed on the grass roots, which contain the Kill A Grub, and ingest the chemical and die. If the material is not applied the larvae will eat, grow, and kill large areas in the turf. It can take lots of dollars and time to repair the damage from the larvae. If you see many beetles in your landscape be sure to apply Kill A Grub now. July is the best time to apply this product.

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