In the Dec. 8 issue of the Bristow News, it was stated that the Bristow 4-H Horse Club won Best in Lights at the annual parade.

Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed murder and assault convictions of Kenneth Duayne Griffin..

Bristow Lions Club The Bristow Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the First United Methodist Church. Historical Society The Bristow Historical Society meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

A recent medication takeback event was held in Bristow in partnership with the Bristow Police Department, Creek County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, and Oklahoma State Department of Wellness Programs. Although the event was held on a very cold day of the year, we collected 28 pounds of medication. According to the CDC, you should dispose of unused or expired prescription medicine as soon as possible. Timely disposal of prescription medicine can reduce the risk of others taking the medication accidentally or misusing the medication intentionally. One of best and most environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your prescription medicine is through a take-back event or at a medication drop-box. You can find local medication drop boxes at the Bristow Police Department and Kemps Drug & Gifts. For more information about safe disposal please feel free to contact K'Cee Scoggins at kcee.scoggins@okstate.edu.

Last week marked the 81 year since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, just before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. The United States was a neutral country at the time; the attack led to its formal entry into World War II the next day.

Bristow Indian Alcoholics Anonymous 325 East 10th, New Life Intenational Church, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more information call (918) 210- 8056.

It is the holiday season which brings about many get-togethers and parties. As a seller or server of alcohol, it is crucial to be vigilant and practice responsible services and sales. The law states that someone showing signs of intoxication cannot be served or sold alcohol. Also, all alcohol business licensees cannot allow intoxicated people to stay on the property. Policies on handling such issues are important and can decrease the chances of charges, fines, or lawsuits. Also, youth out of school or college may attempt to purchase alcohol or be served in bars or restaurants. Businesses need to ensure that all employees can properly check identifications. Here are some examples of policies from Oklahoma's Responsible Alcohol & Hospitability Alliance to incorporate for your business: Ask for identification from anyone that looks under 30 years of age Ask for identification from all customers purchasing alcohol (golden rule) Document any time customers are cutoff or denied sales Serve one drink per customer in bars/restaurants at a time.

(Statepoint) This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more! Spend more time creating memories and less time preparing with a few tips from experts at Dollar General. Joyful Gifts One of the best parts of the holidays may be seeing the excited reaction of someone opening a gift, especially children.

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During a special ceremony on the evening of Tuesday, December 6, thirteen local veterans were each awarded a quilt and certificate by Quilts of Valor Foundation member Shelley Prewitt at Bristow VFW Post 3656. Quilts of Valor (QOV) awarded each veteran an original, uniquely titled quilt in honor of his or her service and sacrifice to the nation. According to VFW Auxiliary President Virginia Ray, Ms. Prewitt personally made all quilts awarded to the veterans in Bristow.