It’s that time of year again, but, as we all know, it’s unlike any year in recent memory. With so much of our lives changing in lieu of the recent COVID crises across the world, the people who live in Bristow need something to bring the “Merry” back into our Christmas. That’s why local director Chapman Shields and the great minds at the Freeland Arts Council organized a program named “Christmas at the Freeland,” which offers an extensive lineup of some of the most accomplished Bristow artists! This production will be live-streamed via the Freeland Center’s Facebook page on December 19th, starting at 7:30 p.m. No in-person attendance will be offered in accordance with COVID-19 Guidelines established by the CDC and WHO.

This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Creek County Sheriff ’s Office to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. From December 18, 2020, through January 1, 2021, law enforcement will participate in the high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways.

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.

The community of Bristow and the surrounding areas turned into a winter wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 13, when the snow started falling around 7:30 a.m. and continued throughout the day. Bristow saw a total accumulation of a little more than five inches in its first snow of the season with temperatures plummeting into the teens Sunday evening.

The following individuals were listed on the Creek County Sheriff ’s intake log. Charges may have been reduced or dropped since press time.

Ten year old Marshall McRae is paying it forward with the gift of giving this holiday season by making blankets for the elderly. He has always had a soft spot in his heart for the elderly and became concerned when he saw a picture of an elderly lady on the news sitting in her room at a nursing home crying. He decided to do something special for them because he always sees people doing things for children so he decided to do the reverse and do for the elderly.

Kellyville held its Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 5., along with a Christmas pageant and a holiday decorating contest. Tickets for the drawing of the bicycles were handed out during the parade and approximately 200 bicycles were given to area children.