Columns/Opinions

Here comes the heat! Summer has finally arrived in Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Summer temperatures have finally reached us. With highs in the 90’s and evening lows around 70, our garden plants and vegetables will need a bit more care to remain healthy and productive. It is a given that our garden plants will require more watering in the heat of summer.

Bloomer-Ringo Wedding Announced

News Staff

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Kyla Bloomer and Landon Ringo will exchange wedding vows at three o’clock in the afternoon, Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at the Burns Flat Church of Christ. A reception will follow at the Prairie West Golf Course at 3500 Lyle Road in Weatherford.

Teen learns hard lessons with dad’s guidance

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

As a young boy, I would ask my dad for permission for something I wanted. Sometimes the answer was “Yeah sure, that’ll work, go ahead.” But all too often the response I received was not exactly the answer of my dreams.

Farewell, and thanks- It’s time to talk about leaving

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

There is a charm and warmth in Western Oklahoma’s small towns. I first came to Western Oklahoma, specifically Cordell, in 1995. I had lived in many small towns in other states prior to moving here, but was immediately taken with this area.

Deadheading flowering plants keeps them beautiful and healthy

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

My daughter and I had a funny discussion the other day regarding her beautiful Hydrangea Macrophylla.

Financial Tips For The Self Employed

Provided By Phil Kliewer, Edward Jones Investments

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own – there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package.

Make your own plans, and then watch God laugh

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Andy was only a green twenty-year-old when he was called to his very first pastorate out in the Panhandle of Oklahoma. Located in a rural isolated community, this tiny church was accustomed to getting “newbies” as its pastor.

Help your child flourish through successful co-parenting

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Co-parenting is the act of two parents who are no longer in a relationship together raising a child or children.

Mild weather creates opportunity for longer planting season

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

I have really enjoyed a long planting season this year. With mild temperatures, cloud cover and rain chances still forecasted throughout the first week of June, there is still time to add trees and shrubs to the garden or lawn.

Anxious to talk about mental health: remove the stigma

Hector Lucas Let’s Talk

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

With June just starting up, that officially marks the end of May being Mental Health Awareness month. So why is it that I’m only just now getting around to writing this? I’ve always been a strong advocate for mental health as I, like many others, have anxiety.

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