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VFW Auxiliary presents awards for Americanism

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The VFW Auxiliary engages members and communities through its Americanism program, which forms the foundation for some of its educational and interactive community activities. The program states its three principal goals as promoting patriotism, teaching respect and proper care for the American flag, and drawing attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action through special educational ceremonies and instructional materials. The VFW Auxiliary defines Americanism as “an unfailing love of country, loyalty to its institutions and ideas; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty and posterity.” With this idea of Americanism in mind and in adhering to its goal of promoting patriotism, the Bristow VFW Auxiliary recently recognized businesses and organizations within the community who consistently displayed the American flag and honored our military throughout 2023. On behalf of Auxiliary 3656, member Letha Caudle presented each of the following businesses and organizations with a “Patriotic Citizen Award” certificate. Recipients included: Carrus Lakeside Hospital and Urgent Care at 700 West 7th Avenue, Pro-Tech Termite and Pest Services, Inc. at 136 West 6th Avenue, City of Bristow for Bristow City Hall at 110 West 7th Avenue, City of Bristow for Klingensmith Park at 800 West 7th Avenue, City of Bristow for Bristow City Cemetery, Magnolia Cemetery at 35010 West 211th Street South, United States Post Office at 124 West 6th Avenue, SpiritBank at 601 North Main Street, Community Bank at 104 South Main Street, Bristow Public Library at 111 West 7th Avenue, C & J Mercantile at 36921 West Highway 66, Quik Fix Gun & Pawn at 136 East 7th Avenue American Legion Post 126 at 131 West 8th Avenue, Bristow High School at 808 North Ash Bristow Middle School at 10 Weatherwood Way, Woodland Village at 131 East 9th Avenue Fellowship Church of the Nazarene at 301 East 4th Avby See VFW, Page Three enue, Walmart at 105 West Highway 16, Bristow Fire Department at 115 East 6th Avenue, Mid America Sale Barn and Farm Center at 36970 West Highway 16, Sooner Pecan Company at 118 East 8th Avenue.

Letter to the Editor

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This is a letter to the editor and in no way reflects the thoughts or opinions of Bristow News. What the Humane Society Opposes They have already banned cockfighting so.....What's next?? -Hunting & fishing -Horse & pigeon racing -Rodeo -Animals for fur -Dog breeders & kennels -FFA & 4-H animal shows -Hog & cattle ranching -Emu & ostrich ranching -Dairy farms -Commercial poultry houses -Auction yards -Horses or mules for packing/ riding -Animal testing for medical use -Human consumption of milk, meat & eggs David Frazier .

Mayors’ Corner

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When I was campaigning for this position, I had three points to my platform: transparency, community and growth. I also said that I would donate a large portion of my salary towards things for the city.

Thinking Out Loud

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Every relationship suffers from moments of disappointment. She brushes you off when you are opening your heart to her.

Community Events

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Loving Hearts Ministry on 66 Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m.

Creek County Democrats to hold meeting

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The Creek County Democratic Party will hold its next meeting Thursday, February 15, at Joseph's in Drumright, 54580 W. Hwy 16. A meal will be served at 6:00 ($12 includes tip,) and the meeting will begin at 6:30. There is no charge to attend the meeting; you are welcome to join us even if you don't want to eat.

Register to monetize clean energy credits with new online IRS tool

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Through new elective payment and transfer options, applicable businesses, tax-exempt organizations or entities such as state, local and tribal governments can take advantage of certain tax credits – even if they don't have taxable income. They can apply these options to certain clean energy and manufacturing credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the CHIPS Act.

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights protects all taxpayers year-round

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The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is the 10 rights all taxpayers have any time they interact with the IRS. These rights cover a wide range of topics and issues, and they explain what taxpayers can expect if they need to work with the IRS on a tax matter. This includes when a taxpayer files a return, pays taxes, responds to a letter or notice, goes through an audit or appeals an IRS decision.

Deadline to request Absentee Ballot for March 5 election approaches

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Voters in CREEK County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 5 Presidential Preferential Primary should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.