News and happenings from around the Bristow, Oklahoma area.
A new push is on for recognition of Route 66 as a U.S. National Historic Trail, joining the iconic Iditarod in Alaska and the famed Lewis & Clark expedition trail. A bill filed by U.S. Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois, H.R. 801, looks to add the "Mother Road" to the 19 currently designated Historic Trails under the National Trail System Act of 1968.
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Tis the season at Castlekeep Farm- kidding season that is. Bringing new life into the world is always exciting, and this past week Castlekeep Nubians (dairy goats) did a lot of that, welcoming thirteen little goat kids.
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Ever wonder how Oklahoma Government works, want to meet your State Representative, or see how Ardagh makes glass? How about behind the scenes of the Creek County Jail or learn how your city council works? Leadership Creek County is a county wide program designed to identify leaders, develop their leadership skills and equip them to assume leadership roles within their local communities.
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Bristow Public Schools has announced the 2016 - 2017 Site Teachers of the Year. Please join us in honoring and celebrating these very special Bristow educators
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We are really jazzed to announce that the new Bristow Community Calendar has now gone live on BristowBuzz.com. The events and meetings calendar offers a number of very cool features and views - that YOU control. Keeping Bristow area residents (and visitors) up-to-date with the goings on in and around Bristow is at the heart of our mission at BristowBuzz. Whether the Bristow Chamber Annual Banquet, the Veterans Breakfasts, Tulsa Opera's "A Touch of Class", Rotary Club meetings, City Council, or the book signing at the library, you'll find it here.
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A veterinarian is more than just a singular title. Veterinarians are dentists, urologist, dietitians, surgeons, psychiatrists, and so much more for the ones that can’t even tell us what is wrong. Those that do this line of work are great blessings in small communities. After learning the story, and visiting the Bristow Veterinarian Clinic I have adopted a newfound respect for what goes on behind the scenes at a local vet clinic. William H. Mitchell or “Doctor Bill” as his clients know him as had no problem recalling his reason to pursue this career choice.
Local NewsBy now, most of the town knows that the iconic Main Street store, Root's Hometown Furniture, will be closing its doors in the coming days. When Rick Root shared his news with me, I was truly saddened. Root's is one of those wonderful Bristow family businesses we kind of assume, and hope, will always be there.
Local NewsBristow begins 'Unwrapping' its Christmas season this week in a big way. Direct from the Bristow Chamber of Commerce, here is the week's goings on: On Thursday, Thanksgiving evening from 5-8pm many of our merchants will be open for local shopping. Check out special deals and visit with friends. At 6pm on Thursday we'll have the tree lighting in town square to kick off the Christmas season. Come join us in the square.
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The Bristow Cub Scouts will be holding their annual toy drive on Saturday, November 12, 2016. All donations stay local and go to Bristow Social Services. Please come out, bring your donations, and share your Christmas spirit! Help the boys!
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The quake we all felt this weekend may have been startling, but for Cushing residents the 'aftershocks' are challenging. The ground and buildings shook violently and caused significant damage - roofs collapsing, tumbling bricks and stones, and some minor injuries from falling objects and falls. The quake measured 5.0 and was reportedly centered 1.2 miles west of Cushing, Oklahoma.
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