In 1938, Congress set aside November 11th as Veterans Day to honor all veterans; however, for one local veteran, the day happens to be extra special. Basil Baker, born on the family farm south of Bristow to John Henry and Cordelia “Cordie” Overstreet Baker on November 11, 1920, entered the world without expectation of the full life he would go on to live over the next century. Thursday marks his 101st birthday. Moreover, as a veteran of the United States Cavalry, Basil not only celebrates his birthday each year on November 11th but his military service as well.

In honor of all the aea Veteran's who have sacrificed so much for our freedom, an assembly will be held today, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at the Freeland Center for Performing Arts. The assembly will begin at 9 a.m. Veterans will be honored and the guest speaker will be former Bristow resident Tommy Thompson. The Bristow Pirate Pride band will be playing and the school's choir will perform

Seventh grade reading teacher at Bristow Middle School, Lauren Vandever, has been announced as being one of the top 12 finalists for the 2022 Teacher of the Year. Vandever says: “Teaching is like climbing a mountain.

Oklahoma’s latest execution, its first in six years, has put the death penalty squarely under the political spotlight once again. John Marion Grant, 60, who was strapped to a gurney inside the execution chamber, began convulsing and vomiting after the first drug, the sedative midazolam, was administered on Thursday, Sean Murphy with the Associated Press, reported.

Bristow Indian Education Committee Meeting The Bristow Indian Education Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:45 pm at the Bristow Schools Administration Building, 420 N Main. The public is invited.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 small sweet red peppers, finely chopped 3 small sweet red peppers, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 small celery ribs, finely chopped 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme ¾ teaspoon garlic salt ¾ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pork tenderloins (¾ pound each) 4 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning 4 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup thyme leaves 3 tablespoons sage 2 cups parsley leaves 6 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ cup vegetable oil Directions 1. Butterfly breasts crosswise, being sure not to cut all the way through.

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