Columns/Opinions

It only takes a moment of your time to encourage others...do it!

News Staff

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Before earlier this year, I cared what people thought about me. I always thought that I had to be the strong person and that I couldn’t talk about my feelings in public. I thought that because I didn’t want other people to look at me differently.

CLUB News

News Staff

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

WILLING WORKERS Willing Workers of Foss met July 7, at 11:30 at Oma June Pitzer's. We had lunch before the meeting. Amber Hall called the meeting to order at 12:15. We welcomed a new guest, Lindsey Riley. We then recited the County Creed.

Strengthen your ‘three-legged stool’

News Staff

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

For many years, Americans provided for their retirement needs through three sources: employer-sponsored pension plans, Social Security income, and savings and investments accumulated through employer plans or individual accounts – the so-called “three-legged stool.

Heather Flores

In case you can’t tell, I want you to know I REALLY love Cordell

Heather Flores From The Editor

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Some might describe me as a bit over-enthusiastic about a lot of things. Actually, some might just describe me as loud and annoying - but those aren’t my people. My people are the ones who will listen to me go on and on about the many subjects I am passionate about.

Devon Mitchell

Left turn or right turn? Turning around won’t get you anywhere

Devon Mitchell Time To Talk About

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Have you ever been at a roadblock, and you just feel stuck? You feel like you’re in quicksand and the harder you fight, the deeper you sink? I remember sitting at my kitchen table and thinking the world was crashing down on top of me and I didn’t want to move from that spot.

Hammers, pigs and cows can sure make a farmer cuss

Andy Bowman Coffee Time

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mild-mannered easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and a churchgoer – seems he had a friendly word for everyone.

Devon Mitchell

Overcoming mental health struggles starts with prioritizing yourself

Devon Mitchell Time To Talk About

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Hey everyone, I’m Devon Mitchell. I am 28 years old and have been through a lot in that small amount of time. I moved to Cordell in 2006 with my family and started 7th grade here. I graduated in 2012. I was active in sports, FFA, and speech.

Don’t plant peas and expect spaghetti: spread kindness

Andy Bowman Coffee Time

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

While watching tv the other night, a commercial came on that got my attention. Yeah, that’s right. Believe it or not, an ad that was worth watching. In a closeup of his face, the owner of a local business was speaking directly into the camera.

Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience great for students and teachers

Joe Dorman Guest Column

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

There are some days when work is much better than others. I often tell young Oklahomans that it is important to find a career, not a job, when it comes to selecting employment, though it might take some time to get to that point.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

News Staff

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Cordell Beacon welcomes letters to the editor that comment on and further the public debate on topics of general or community interest. Letters are limited to 250 words. The Cordell Beacon reserves the right to edit any submission prior to publication for length or clarity.

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