Columns/Opinions

Carefree walkers are not always compatible

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

A daily two-mile walk is an excellent thing for many of us. Nothing like fresh air, exercise, and an invigorating conversation with your walking buddy. Those four thousand + steps can clear your thinking, give you more energy, and actually change your mood for the better.

REVIEW YOUR IRA, 401(k) BENEFICIARIES

Provided By Phil Kliewer, Edward Jones Investments

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

I f you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: “Am I contributing enough?” “Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?

A variety of trees are suitable for Western Oklahoma soils

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

There are hundreds of beautiful trees that grow well in Oklahoma. For our region and soil make-up, the trees that we plant need to be able to withstand our summer heat and prefer neutral alkalinity and ph.

Human weaknesses, lusting, and preachers

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

At the tender age of fifteen, Andy Bowman answered God’s call to make ministering to people his number one goal for the rest of his life. Ministry is his first love. But did that call on his life demolish from his mind and his heart everything else that he loved? Not on your life. Not even close.

Trees provide many benefits and are worth the wait for growth

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Today I thought I would talk about trees, their planting and care, and the impact that they can have on Global Warming. Trees provide us with shade, fruit, and a visual appeal. They provide nature with shade, shelter, pollen, and food.

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

News Staff

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

10 YEARS AGO On the week of Aug 3, 2011 Logan McKee was crowned All State Homecoming Queen. Three county post offices were named to a “hit list” of 100 Oklahoma Post offices facing closure.

Nothing like learning a lesson the hard way

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Ever used a dull steak knife and had to hack and tear your way thru that rib eye? Ever tried to use a pair of scissors that lost its sharp edge a long time ago? Ineffective at best, and can actually damage what you are trying to do.

Organic weed control can be effective and safer than chemicals

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The battle of weeds hasn’t just been between me and the weeds this year, it has been between me and my husband Chris. In previous years, I would run to the local hardware or farm supply store and grab the chemicals that I needed to kill the weeds. But all that has changed this year.

The Rear View Mirror

News Staff

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

10 years ago On the week of July 27, 2011, the Cordell Skate Park opened after three years of hard work. Beacon Readers were encouraged to share “Pearl Harbor” stories for the upcoming special edition of The Beacon. The Special Edition would give a voice to residents who lived through the date.

Relearning to drive 101: Stay on the right street

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Okay, surely she is not the only person who has had this happen. Got up this morning and it was just another day. Not great, not terrible. Just another ordinary day. Went into the closet and found something comfortable to wear for her Monday office workday.

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