Day Camp 2024
After taking a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and necessary pool repairs, Day Camp returned this year to the delight of the community. Hundreds of campers participated and learned to swim, instilling water and swim safety and potentially saving countless lives from drowning. Camp ended Friday, June 28, with campers having a junk food party filled with treats of all kinds, a talent show at the amphitheater, and the ultimately irresistible conclusion: diving into the pool to retrieve $300 in coins.
Campers enthusiastically participated in the final event, smiling from ear-to-ear.
City’s “Birthday” Celebrated
Retired Bristow Public Schools teacher, local historian, and community volunteer Letha Caudle kept the community updated throughout the last week about a party held at City Hall on Monday, July 1, in honor of the city’s founding. She noted that punch, cookies, and various cake options were served to attendees in the City Council Chamber.
Kayak Rental
The kayak rental business venture located at Lake Massena opened in the last fortnight. The kayaks available are adjacent to the boat ramp on the north side. Renters are instructed to download an app and pay digitally to utilize the kayaks.
Depew Class of 1999, 25-year Reunion
The Depew Class of 1999 met at Joseph’s Fine Foods on Saturday, June 29, at 6 p.m. to visit and reminisce in recognition of their 25-year reunion. Classmates seemed to enjoy their time together and later posted photos to social media. Jennifer White and Stephanie Summers organized the reunion.
Disc Golf Basket Sponsorships
Bristow Disc Golf hopes to relocate and expand Bristow’s existing disc golf course. In fulfilling that hope, sponsorships for a total of 18 disc golf baskets are currently being sought. Basket sponsorships are $1,000 each. Potential sponsors are requested to contact Jeryn Fletcher at 918-640-3523 for more information.
Clothing Room Available Tuesdays
The First Church of God operates a clothing ministry at its property on the northeast corner of East 3rd Avenue and South Walnut Street. The clothing room offers clean, donated clothing in all sizes and genders and is open every Tuesday from noon til 3 p.m.
Clean donations of nice, non-stained clothing free of tears, rips, and other damage may be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Tuesday as well. All proceeds benefit “Harry’s Blessings in a Backpack” program, which provides food in bags for schoolchildren in need to take home for weekend snacks and meals.