Columns/Opinions

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.

Succulents easily thrive if you learn their three basic needs

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

I fell in love with succulents about 4 years ago. I was visiting my daughter when her cat knocked her succulent pots off of the windowsill. She handed me all of the broken pieces from her little plants and told me to take them home and grow them.

Letter to the Editor

News Staff

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Pardon the three-ring-binder sheets, and the natural longhand writing. I am 97 years old and still maturing. I wanted to congratulate Hector Lucas on his coverage of Kaleb Selman being appointed as the new agriculture teacher at Cordell Highschool.

DON’T LET YOUR INVESTMENTS GO ON VACATION

Provided By Phil Kliewer, Edward Jones Investments

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them to work hard for you consistently. But how can you make this happen?

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