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Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

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100-Mile Yard Sale Descends Upon Northeastern Oklahoma The 14th Annual Oklahoma 100-Mile Yard Sale is set for this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 across the state. More than 25 communities are noted to be participating this year.

Community Events

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Bristow Garden Club Garden Tour June 8, 10 am - 2 om. Starts in front of the library.

Promote happiness with this Mother’s Day gift guide

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(StatePoint) Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that can make one’s day. Use this Mother’s Day gift guide to promote happiness in your mom’s life: Better Mornings Coffee and tea have been scientifically proven to boost happiness. But if your mom is like many moms out there, she may get so busy taking care of others she forgets to drink her beverage before it gets cold. What if she could enjoy her coffee or tea from the first sip to the last at just the right temperature? Nextmug, a temperature-controlled, self-heating mug, stylishly maintains an individual’s beverage at their ideal temperature -- 130, 140 or 150 degrees Fahrenheit -- for hours. The stainless-steel body of the mug has an elegant ceramic matte finish in a range of gorgeous colors like burgundy, dusty rose and pistachio. At 17 ounces, the ergonomically designed body and handle will fit comfortably in her hands, making it a happiness-inducing sidekick for her days, whether they take place at home or in the workplace. And with no setting up an app, no passwords or rebooting and no security concerns it’s incredibly easy to use. To learn more, visit nextmug. com.

Zoned Out: How Oklahoma Zoning Laws Contribute to the Housing Crisis

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n Oklahoma’s three largest cities, single-family zoning regulations create obstacles for affordable housing development. As Tulsa and Oklahoma City budget large influxes of tax dollars for housing, some policymakers recommend reconsidering zoning laws The American dream of owning a home with a fenced-in backyard for 2.5 children and a dog to play in is out of reach for many of Oklahoma’s lowest-income families.

Tornado sirens and community safety

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Last Friday, the City of Bristow sounded tornado sirens as a dangerous storm approached and a tornado warning was issued for the Bristow area. However, some citizens in areas of the city did not hear the warning.The sirens simply are not loud enough in certain areas of town. As a result, I set out on a mission to determine why.

Community-minded Markets open this weekend

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Bristow Artisans and Gardeners Market, BAGM, and Bristow Route 66 Flea Market each open this week, hoping for a packed season of offering Bristowans and area residents new opportunities, socialization, and locally sourced foods and wares with affordability and fun in mind.

Students clean-up in ODOT’s 2024 Trash Poster Contest

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We all win when we throw litter in the bin! The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced the winners of the 2024 Trash Poster Contest, which celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of keeping our land clean and grand. Fourteen Oklahoma students were recognized for their anti-littering artwork, which will be featured in the state’s 2024 annual Trash Poster Contest, designed to inspire care and concern for Oklahoma’s landscape. The kindergarten through 12th-grade students showcased their creativity by highlighting the state's anti-litter message through art in the Trash Poster Contest. The winning promotional poster, 'All-Seeing Eye,' with the message 'Trash is Seen. Keep OK Clean,' serves as a powerful reminder of litter impacts, especially along highways. This poster will be used throughout the state to promote responsible trash disposal and recycling.