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By Zetta Penner Time to get excited! It’s Pumpkin Festival Day in Cordell on Saturday Oct. 14th starting a 8 a.m. with the baking contest registration. Judging will be at 9 a.m. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and there will be activities all day long.

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One of the special things our Chamber of Commerce is having at the Pumpkin Festival is the OBI Blood Mobile blood drive. They will be set up on the North side of the Pocket Park. (Save a Life! Give blood if you can.

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The First Baptist Church in Cordell has a wonderful youth and kids’ program at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. All kids are welcome. They also have a ladies’ bible study at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.

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Thank you to everyone that has commented on my FYI article. As I told everyone, “Tell it to the Editor!” She is the boss of the Beacon. The Cordell City Council will meet on Monday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. Go to the meetings and get involved. This is your town! Back the Mayor, Phil Kliewer.

Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline To Offer Eight Weeks of Free Nicotine Gum, Patches or Lozenges to Assist in Quitting

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering Oklahomans who want to quit tobacco a special opportunity. Throughout September, Oklahomans who sign up for the Helpline will get at least eight weeks of patches, gum or lozenges for free.

Financial Focus

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And that means it’s a good time to become more aware of the benefits of having life insurance — and the dangers of not having it.

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What a great weekend for the citizens of Washita County. The Fair was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who made it happen. What fun to watch the “Miss Washita County Fair” contest. This was new this year and a lot of people attended the pageant.

A LOOK INSIDE OUR BAPTIST VILLAGE

During August, our Village residents have got lots of welcome attention from members of the First Baptist Church. Hamburgers, homemade ice cream, bible studies, singing, evening worship services and lots of visits were enjoyed by one and all.

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It’s Washita County Free Fair time! This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, come to the Fair! There is something for everyone to enjoy! This year will be the first Miss Washita County Fair pageant. It starts at 6:30 on Thursday at the Cordell School Auditorium.

A LOOK INSIDE OUR BAPTIST VILLAGE

This will be the first of articles that will appear on a semi-regular basis, permitting readers a glimpse of residential life within Cordell’s Baptist Village.