Abbey Roberts is a candidate for state FFA office and is a member of the Bristow FFA chapter, is a candidate for state FFA office. Running for the office of northeast area vice president, Roberts faces the opportunity of serving more than 29,000 Oklahoma FFA members.

Joseph Alfred Ihle, Sr. was born on August 7, 1922, one of three children born to Joseph Alfred Ihle and Iva Mae (LeCrone) Ihle in Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma. His father was manager of the Bristow Lumber Company.

Although it’s too early in the season for gardeners to plant any seeds in the ground, the winter months are the perfect time of year for spring and summer garden planning. Taking care of a few tasks before the glory days of gardening begin will help ensure gardeners have ample time to grow their vegetables in the warmer days ahead, said Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host of the weekly television show, “Oklahoma Gardening.” “What do you want your garden to look like? Map out your plan by writing it down,” Hentges said.

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Bristow OHCE club members, Mrs. Julia Russell and Dr. Joyce Wade Kinslow introduced 'A Place for Herbs' by displaying herbs and reading 'Good Friends are the Spice Our Lives: They Add Flavor To a Day!' Russell began by talking/showing/reading pictures of Mediterranean herbs. Kinslow read/explained/showed how some herbs need sun and some shade. Both Kinslow and Russell showed visualizations. They added/showed how the herbs can be arranged in flowering beds, Russell said that herbs, especially coriander and dill seed, may require very dry and direct sunlight. Russell and Kinslow note that other herbs may need semi-sunlight and some moisture. Both Russell and Kinslow, and also members pointed stressed how some plants need to be kept in pots, to avoid the roots from spreading. Background for presenters Russell and Kinslow include Julia Russell's background as a chef at a private club and a cook for Wal-Mart Corporation. Dr. Joyce Wade Kinslow is a licensed FACS teacher in three states and has been a FACS teacher for middle and high schools. Members received the following handouts: 1)Culinary Herb Garden, 2)Herbal Teas, 3)Oklahoma Gardening. After explaining the culmination set for the information on the 'Chef's guide' handout, a sign -up sheet for the Chefs Guide handout was passed around. President Carolyn Kuykendall will obtain copies via the Creek County Extension.

Friends of Bill Alcoholics Anonomous meeting Narcotics Anonymous Bristow Public Library's Board of Trustees meetings Third Thursday of the month at 10:46 a.m. Bristow Public Library's Friends of the Library Second Friday of the month at 12 noon Bristow Indian Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m.

Many taxpayers turn to tax professionals to help them prepare their federal tax return. These taxpayers should choose their preparer with care. While most tax return preparers provide quality service, unfortunately some are unreliable or even fraudulent. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for all the information on their income tax return, regardless of who prepares the return.