The Bristow News attended the 2022 Oklahoma Press Association Convention, held at the Sheraton downtown Oklahoma City, June 10 -11. The convention is held yearly, in June, for its members which consists of more than 170 newspapers in Oklahoma and is attended by over 300 newspaper personnel, editors and publishers. Learning sessions are given for the atten dees, along with a congressional question and answer session and the annual awards banquet, held Saturday evening. The banquet was a red carpet event.

On Friday, June 10, 2022, the Grady County Sheriff responded to a 9-1-1 call from a location in the 700 block of County Street, in Tuttle. After making entry into the home, two bodies were found. They have been identified as Fred Hamilton, age 73 and Judy Hamilton, age 77.

Juneteenth was declared on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, by Gen. Gordon Granger of the U.S. Army. He proclaimed the end of bondage on that day. Many different stories have been told over the years but one of the stories is that a black former Union sol dier who brought word of freedom by mule to the trans-Mississippi South and announced the news in Oklahoma. News of emancipation came to the enslaved people of the Indian nations, in the territory that became Oklahoma. It was enforced through the Reconstruction Treaties of 1866. Another story described the federal government opening the Unassigned Lands of Indian Territory to new settlers in 1889, African Americans joined the migration to establish claims to land or to help develop towns, including some small All-Black communities in southern and central Oklahoma area. Many of the African Americans came from Texas and brought with them Juneteenth celebrations. Back then the celebrations would be a full day of activities including speeches about the importance of the event, followed by sports contests, picnics, and dances. Much like it is today.

Computers for home use were primitive in the mid 1970’s. “Pong” anyone? The Commodore 64 of the 1980s was a basic word processor. Then in the 1990’s the internet dramatically changed the world, and a new type of crime became a worldwide problem – computer hacking!

When Father's Day comes around we Americans believe that we should praise our fathers by saying “Thank you, Dad, for being such an amazing influence and contributor to my life.” We gather together, give them sentimental cards, meaningful gifts and spend time with them. Hallmark helps us praises all fathers. On Father's Day, thousands all over the country celebrate, and “father,” “dad,” “daddy” is king for the day. He takes the spotlight on Father's Day because he deserves that honor. He is loyal, faithful and self-sacrificing so he earns our respect and admiration! A quote by Billy Graham stated, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society."

The Bristow Garden Club has selected the June Yard of the Month. Locaed at 306 E. Third Avenue, owned Jimmy White. Pictured from left are David Ray, Jimmy White, Virginia Ray and Meagan Wright. courtesy photo

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

Hummingbirds seem to have the precision, speed and appeal of a U.S. Air Force fighter jet, and these quick-winged feathered friends are fun to watch in the landscape.

(StatePoint) With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to deal with the associated household hassles of the season. Here are three hacks that will help you create a healthy, comfortable home during the months ahead:

Officials at the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) and TSET Healthy Living Program in Creek County staff praised the signing of a new state law that will modify youth purchase, use or possession (PUP) laws to hold the tobacco industry responsible for their efforts to addict children.