Columns/Opinions

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

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.

Be careful about jumping in without thinking

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Occasionally we fix oatmeal for breakfast. Not your favorite thing to eat of a morning? Me neither. So doctor it up. Cinnamon, sugar, and raisins can make even shoe leather pretty tolerable. One morning we were busy working and talking in the kitchen together.

Always ask questions and be curious with critical thinking

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

My original intent for this ongoing series of articles was to get people aware of and willing to discuss and consider mental health and social topics that are complex but are essential to human well-being.

Be kind to the environment with natural weed control

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

We all know too well how grasses and weeds try to take up residency in our garden beds. It is an overwhelming frustration that us gardeners must deal with on a daily basis. Once plants are established in garden beds, it is hard to use weed killers without damaging plants.

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