Coddling and pampering are non-productive

Early in our marriage, we were both employed at a large feed, seed and fertilizer company. Its walk-in store was extremely busy from local traffic in the spring, due to the seed and garden plants it carried. Andy was a salesman on the floor, while Renie worked in the offices.

Warriors for Freedom

When veterans and service members are in need of support or even a community that relates and understands the obstacles they face, Warriors For Freedom is there.

COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Busted

COVID-19 vaccines are overwhelmingly safe and highly effective at reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalizations and death. Unfortunately, misinformation and pervasive myths continue to sow doubt, leaving many unprotected.

CORDELL BLUE DEVILS FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Can you tell us a little about yourself? I grew up in Cordell and went to school here from Kindergarten through 12 grade. After graduation, I got my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Weekly BF-DC 4H Report

Next Monday, November 8th, will be our annual Bean Supper and Carnival at the Washita County activity center in Cordell. Come join us for beans, baked potatoes and all the fixings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., then from 6:00 to 7:30 the carnival will be held in the show arena at the fairgrounds .

What to know about early IRA withdrawals

While you’re working, you may be contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA), which can provide a tax-advantaged way to save for your future. So, is it ever a good idea to tap into your IRA before you retire? Ideally, you should leave this account intact until your retirement.

Thanksgiving Day or Ulcer Day? You decide.

It’s coming around again. The holiday that one person can dread like the pit of hell itself, but another family member anticipates and salivates for the previous three hundred and sixty-four days before it arrives. “Food, man! Lots and lots of good stuff!

BF-DC Weekly 4H Report

This week the members of the BF-DC Sr. 4-H club are selling bean supper tickets, if you need some bean supper tickets you can contact any BF-DC 4-H members. The bean supper will be held November 8, 2021 at the Washita County Activity Center in Cordell. There will be a carnival following the meal.

Letter To The Beacon

Hector, Your ballpoint pen, three-ring binder is back. Thank you for acknowledging my previous letter. My two daughters Kathy Hewitt and Karee Steele planned a sit down dinner for my 98th birthday. To my surprise my cousin’s (Lois Green McKee) son, Ronnie McKee and his wife Maritz, were there.

Getting in a fizz gets you nowhere in life

While working in my front yard the other day, I noticed the mailman zip past our house without stopping. Not too unusual and my only thought was, “Evidently had no mail today.” But just a few minutes later here he came again, from the other direction.