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Alfalfa: A Winner for Producers and for the Environment

Alfalfa: A Winner for Producers and for the Environment

Alfalfa: A Winner for Producers and for the Environment

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Alfalfa has a long history as the go-to feed for farm animals and poultry. Aquaculture has also discovered the power of alfalfa by refining it into a high-protein fish food. But what has not been widely recognized is alfalfa’s importance to the environment.
Barnett Barnett, representing Burns Flat-Dill City 4-H, was named the state record book winner in the advanced fabrics and fashions project and was presented with a $1,200 educational scholarship from Executive Director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, Milford Jenkins and sponsored by the Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Barnett Barnett, representing Burns Flat-Dill City 4-H, was named the state record book winner in the advanced fabrics and fashions project and was presented with a $1,200 educational scholarship from Executive Director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, Milford Jenkins and sponsored by the Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Washita County 4-H’er recognized at Centennial 4-H Roundup

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
State 4-H Roundup always is an exciting time on the Oklahoma State University campus. This year’s celebration that took place July 28-30 was especially exciting as the delegates were part of the 100th Roundup.
Why now is the time to schedule that check-up or medical health screening

Why now is the time to schedule that check-up or medical health screening

Why now is the time to schedule that check-up or medical health screening

Statepoint
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
If you haven’t visited your physician since the start of the pandemic, medical experts say that the time is now to book check-ups and screenings for the entire family. “The pandemic has had wide-scale negative health consequences beyond COVID-19.
Members of the Cordell Masonic Lodge and one of the #FightForJen softball tournament organizers gather together to present Jennifer Cary with her $8,863.80 check to help her with her cancer treatment. From Left to right: Kerry Fitch, Dirk Webb, Landon Jones, Jennifer Cary, Toni Lesley, Jacob Brice, and Mike Weixel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Members of the Cordell Masonic Lodge and one of the #FightForJen softball tournament organizers gather together to present Jennifer Cary with her $8,863.80 check to help her with her cancer treatment. From Left to right: Kerry Fitch, Dirk Webb, Landon Jones, Jennifer Cary, Toni Lesley, Jacob Brice, and Mike Weixel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Fight for Jen benefit softball tournament raises over $8000

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Monday August 23, 2021, Jennifer Cary was presented with her check of money raised from the #FightForJen softball tournament. A total of $4,431.90 was raised and matched dollar for dollar by the Cordell Masonic Lodge #127 A. F. & A. M. for a grand total of $8,863.80.
CHAMBER CHAT

CHAMBER CHAT

CHAMBER CHAT

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Last week, the Cordell Chamber of Commerce hosted this year’s 2021 Bingo Nights event during the Washita County Free Fair. Bingo Nights, which has been a part of the fair for many years, gives local businesses a chance to help promote their work and their presence in the community.
Washita County Farm Bureau holds August meeting

Washita County Farm Bureau holds August meeting

Washita County Farm Bureau holds August meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Washita County Farm Bureau met July 27,2021, at 6pm in the Washita County Farm Bureau Office. The meeting started with a meal and a prayer led by Jimmy Piercey. The Women’s Committee moved to the front office and Mary Peck opened the meeting.
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