Letter to the Editor

To the Editor and to whom it may concern, I am writing to express my concerns of the Cordell school board and superintendent. In my opinion, I do not believe that the school board members really know what is going on in the school system. If they do know or haven’t been told by Mr.

DILL WORK AND PLAY OHCE

The Dill Work and Play OHCE met January 10, 2024 at 1:30 in the Dill City Community Center. Jane Shull opened the meeting with a welcome. Emma Bingham led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Anna Prickett led the group singing “The Little Brown Church.

WILLING WORKERS

We met at the old Methodist church in Canute at 11:30. Amber Hall was the host. Several brought things to help Amber since she will be leading us, and there is so much to do starting the new year. We had a lovely lunch of chicken salad pushers and chips. Amber called the meeting to order at 12:15.

Financial Focus

Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym more, learning a new language and others — why not make some financial resolutions, too?

F.Y.I

The Community Christmas Cantata will be held at the First Baptist Church on December 10th at 5 p.m. Bring a finger food for the fellowship afterward if you want to help out. On Sunday December 10th the Children’s Christmas Program willbe held at the United Methodist Church during church service.

Burns Flat-Dill City Weekly 4H Club Report

Greetings from Atlanta, Georgia! It has been exciting week for the BF-CD Senior 4-H Club. Evie Denny, Kathryn Sirmon and Brance Barnett went to McIntyre Law Firm with our leader Larissa Mason.

For Your Information

There will be Christmas in the Park on December 7th to show off our beautiful City Park! (Lee Park) Thanks to everyone who made it such a beautiful thing to see. There will be a blood drive on Tuesday Nov. 28th from noon to 5 pm at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center.

F.Y.I

The Chamber of Commerce and the Cordell merchants are planning another Shop the Blocks from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday Nov. 18th. The cave in the Washita Theatre will be full of vendors offering unique treasures and hidden gems.

F.Y.I

We are lucky to live in a town likeours, where the kids can go trick or treating and the parents feel free to go with them. It’s not like it used to be, though...I only had five come to my house so I went down to the square and that area was buzzing.

Financial Focus

You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement?