Left turn or right turn? Turning around won’t get you anywhere

Have you ever been at a roadblock, and you just feel stuck? You feel like you’re in quicksand and the harder you fight, the deeper you sink? I remember sitting at my kitchen table and thinking the world was crashing down on top of me and I didn’t want to move from that spot.

Hammers, pigs and cows can sure make a farmer cuss

Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mild-mannered easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and a churchgoer – seems he had a friendly word for everyone.

Overcoming mental health struggles starts with prioritizing yourself

Hey everyone, I’m Devon Mitchell. I am 28 years old and have been through a lot in that small amount of time. I moved to Cordell in 2006 with my family and started 7th grade here. I graduated in 2012. I was active in sports, FFA, and speech.

Don’t plant peas and expect spaghetti: spread kindness

While watching tv the other night, a commercial came on that got my attention. Yeah, that’s right. Believe it or not, an ad that was worth watching. In a closeup of his face, the owner of a local business was speaking directly into the camera.

Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience great for students and teachers

There are some days when work is much better than others. I often tell young Oklahomans that it is important to find a career, not a job, when it comes to selecting employment, though it might take some time to get to that point.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Cordell Beacon welcomes letters to the editor that comment on and further the public debate on topics of general or community interest. Letters are limited to 250 words. The Cordell Beacon reserves the right to edit any submission prior to publication for length or clarity.

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

What is your financial Risk Tolerance?

You don’t want to incur unnecessary risk. So, you’ll need to assess the amount of risk you’re comfortable taking and then determine if this risk level supports your ability to achieve your longterm goals.

It’s Never Too Late!

Cordell Memorial Hospital closed in September, 1988 and reopened in March, 1989 at which time I became the hospital administrator. At the time I had an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree, but not a degree in healthcare administration. It was not a requirement.

Lucas is the experienced voice western OK needs in Congress

With primary elections coming up next week, Western Oklahoma will face an important choice about who will be our voice in Congress.