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4-H News, April report

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At our meeting at the beginning of the month, 24 members were present and we had a guest speaker. Shirley Gower of Sugar Britches Bakery demonstrated how to decorate cupcakes for our annual Creek County Cupcake wars.

36th Annual Wildflower Run Honors Shannon Hilburn

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If April showers bring May flowers, then what do the flowers bring? The Wildflower Run, of course! Bristowans of all ages look forward to the second Saturday in May each year when local festivities awaken within the community, and the Wildflower Run gets the community moving and active.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

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100-Mile Yard Sale Descends Upon Northeastern Oklahoma The 14th Annual Oklahoma 100-Mile Yard Sale is set for this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 across the state. More than 25 communities are noted to be participating this year.

Community Events

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Bristow Garden Club Garden Tour June 8, 10 am - 2 om. Starts in front of the library.

Promote happiness with this Mother’s Day gift guide

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(StatePoint) Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that can make one’s day. Use this Mother’s Day gift guide to promote happiness in your mom’s life: Better Mornings Coffee and tea have been scientifically proven to boost happiness. But if your mom is like many moms out there, she may get so busy taking care of others she forgets to drink her beverage before it gets cold. What if she could enjoy her coffee or tea from the first sip to the last at just the right temperature? Nextmug, a temperature-controlled, self-heating mug, stylishly maintains an individual’s beverage at their ideal temperature -- 130, 140 or 150 degrees Fahrenheit -- for hours. The stainless-steel body of the mug has an elegant ceramic matte finish in a range of gorgeous colors like burgundy, dusty rose and pistachio. At 17 ounces, the ergonomically designed body and handle will fit comfortably in her hands, making it a happiness-inducing sidekick for her days, whether they take place at home or in the workplace. And with no setting up an app, no passwords or rebooting and no security concerns it’s incredibly easy to use. To learn more, visit nextmug. com.

Zoned Out: How Oklahoma Zoning Laws Contribute to the Housing Crisis

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n Oklahoma’s three largest cities, single-family zoning regulations create obstacles for affordable housing development. As Tulsa and Oklahoma City budget large influxes of tax dollars for housing, some policymakers recommend reconsidering zoning laws The American dream of owning a home with a fenced-in backyard for 2.5 children and a dog to play in is out of reach for many of Oklahoma’s lowest-income families.

Tornado sirens and community safety

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Last Friday, the City of Bristow sounded tornado sirens as a dangerous storm approached and a tornado warning was issued for the Bristow area. However, some citizens in areas of the city did not hear the warning.The sirens simply are not loud enough in certain areas of town. As a result, I set out on a mission to determine why.