VFW District 8 Patriot Pen Winner

After winning the 2020–2021 Patriot Pen contest at the Bristow VFW Post 3656, Katherine Wilhite advanced to the VFW District 8. There were over 20 other essay contestants in the competition, but Katherine had the winning essay.

Gear up for an active April: celebrate National Move More Month

Shape Your Future encourages Oklahomans to stay physically active to improve overall health. April is National Move More Month, and Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), encourages Oklahomans to spring into play and physical activity to become healthier.

VFW Auxiliary awards

In tribute to all of the servicemen and women who selflessly served and sacrificed while remaining publicly unacknowledged, Bristow VFW Post 3656 Auxiliary members complete community service. Service projects vary but all honor veterans, military families, and the communities in which they reside.

Community Events

VFW Service Officer The Bristow VFW Service Officer contact information is 918- 856-8395 or email at vfwbristow@gmail.com. Bristow Into Action Bristow Into Action Alcoholics Anyomous meeting is temporarily being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 708 West 11th Street, Bristow.

BRISTW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS AND SUPPORT PERSONS OF THE YEAR

Kim Shockley Edison Teacher of the Year. Kim has taught for 21 years, 17 of those in Bristow. She currently teaches second grade. Kim’s love for learning has enabled her to earn a Masters in Early Childhood, Reading, and Library Media.

BRISTOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR

Jessica McCullough Shared Support Jessica McCullough is the Child Nutrition Manager at the high school and middle school. She has been employed with the Bristow Public School District for 10 years and worked in the Edison cafeteria for three years before transitioning to the high school.

Manus serves as page

Bristow High School senior Autumn Manus has completed a week of service as a page for Senator James Leewright R-Bristow. Manus served during the ninth week of session from March 29- April 1. Pages serve vital functions during the busy legislative session.

The Easter Bunny visits Bristow

This young lady shows the Easter Bunny the eggs she found. Angie Gentry photo The older kids waited patiently for the whistle to blow to start the hunt at the amphitheater. Angie Gentry photo This brother and sister wanted their picture made with the Easter Bunny.

Community Events

Bristow Indian Education Meeting The Bristow Indian Education Committee Meeting will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 5:45 pm at the Bristow Schools Administration Building, 420 N Main. The public is invited. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m.

Showing gratitude and kindness

Jeffery and Sharla Weatherford showed kindness this week as they presented every single employee at Bristow Public Schools with a handcrafted personalized gift.