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Patricia Mitchell (left) and Charla Ingram (right) hold up the memory quilt that Mitchell created for Ingram.

FORMER CORDELL RESIDENT HELPS BRING BACK MEMORIES IN THE FORM OF QUILTS

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

A quilt, in most cases, is used to keep warm on a cold day, however, others might find a quilt to be a memento. Patricia Mitchell thinks of the latter when creating quilts for her customers.

Burns Flat Birthday Bash to take place this weekend

Charla Ingram Ads@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Burns Flat Annual Birthday Bash will be held this Saturday, October 23rd at the park on Sooner Drive. Festivities will begin at 3pm with the BF-DC Band playing the National Anthem. This annual event will celebrate Burns Flat’s 66th Birthday and will be full of fun for the whole family.

Protecting yourself against flu

Protecting yourself against flu helps fight COVID-19 too

Statepoint

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

With students across the country returning to the classroom and adults returning to the workplace and gathering in person, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that the second flu season of the COVID-19 pandemic will be significantly more active than last year.

Livestock producers

Livestock producers should examine drought assistance programs

Donald Stotts Osu Agricultural Communications

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drought conditions have hit some Oklahoma livestock producers hard, but help may be available through U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance programs for operations that depend heavily on forage and grazing.

BF-DC 4-H Club Report

Brance Barnett Reporter

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

This past Tuesday, September 28, 4-H members from all over Washita County came to our annual awards banquet at the Cordell city park. The Burns Flat-Dill City Sr. 4-H club was well represented.

student spotlight

Cordell Blue Devils STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Cordell Pre-K students recently spent a day at the fire station during Fire Safety Week. They were treated to fun activities and lessons about fire safety.

The Addams Family: A new musical comedy

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The Addams Family musical is onstage at the Southwest Playhouse in Clinton Oct. 15, 16, and 17th. The show and cast are receiving rave reviews. Julie Barnett of Cordell performs the role of Grandma. For tickets, go to southwestplayhouse. com.

Brad Overton

Cordell Superintendent Brad Overton announces retirement

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Cordell Public Schools’ Superintendent Brad Overton has announced that he will close out a 34-year career in education with his upcoming retirement effective June 30, 2022. Overton’s career began in 1986 in San Antonio, Texas as an elementary physical education teacher at Arnold Elementary.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 2021 IS HUGE SUCCESS

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Cordell’s 34th Annual Pumpkin Festival garnered huge crowds from all around to provide them all with a fun way to spend their Saturday.

Bessie, Oklahoma

Town of Bessie to celebrate 17th Tri-annual Reunion this weekend

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Bessie Oklahoma is a town with a rich and vibrant history. Residents there are proud to continue their tradition of holding a tri-annual reunion to celebrate that history.

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