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Easter

Coffee time: Teach your kids the truth

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored eggs that were hidden everywhere. Fun – you bet. Competitive – I can still remember whining because he found more than me.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University student Emily Bedea of Canute won the overall grand prize at the recent 26th annual Oklahoma Research Day at the Capitol held March 30. Bedea becomes SWOSU’s third grand prize winner since the inception of the Oklahoma Research Day at the Capitol event. Her research topic was infectious disease. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Canute student wins coveted prize

News Staff

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Southwestern Oklahoma State University student Emily Bedea of Canute won the overall grand prize at the recent 26th annual Oklahoma Research Day at the Capitol. Bedea becomes SWOSU’s third grand prize winner since the inception of the Oklahoma Research Day at the Capitol event.

Will investors change behavior after the pandemic?

Provided By Phil Kliewer, Edward Jones Investments

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may end up changing our lives in some significant ways. To cite one example, it’s likely we’ll see a lot more people continue to work remotely, now that they’ve seen the effectiveness of tools such as videoconferencing. Education, too, may be forever changed in some ways.

“People Help the People” Annual Golf Scramble

News Staff

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The Greens in Burns Flat will be hosting this year’s annual golf scramble that benefits someone in Western Oklahoma. The person selected each year is someone who has been in the workforce for many years and has fallen on hard times or someone looking to advance their education in learning a trade.

Sheri Parsons

Parsons, Boone win seats on City Council

News Staff

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

In somewhat of a surprise, Cordell will have two new City Council members after Tuesday’s election. Sheri Parsons beat incumbent Vicky Dunlap and Amy Riggs to win election to the Ward 4 seat on the Council. Parsons won with 59 percent, while Dunlap had 34 percent and Riggs had 7 percent.

EASTER FUN

News Staff

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Kreidence Russell is all smiles as she gets ready to hunt for eggs at the Cordell Chamber of Commerce easter egg hunt. Several hundred children enjoyed a beautiful sunny day at Lee Park in Cordell.

HEATHER FLORES

Beacon names new General Manager

Thomas R. Martinez

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Heather Flores has been named the new General Manager of the Cordell Beacon. "We were so fortunate that Heather came to the Beacon with extensive business management experience," said Brett Wesner, President of Cordell Beacon Co., Inc.

Coffee time: Green grass, fences and septic tanks

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Ever had the opportunity to spend any time on the farm or simply drive thru the country side? If so, you probably watched horses and cows grazing in pastures, and likely you have noticed something. These animals do not like to stay where they were placed by their owner. And nobody really knows why.

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Scholarship winners

News Staff

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Oklahoma's electric cooperatives held a successful Leadership Summit at the Oklahoma Youth Expo on Monday, March 15. Congratulations to Cordell High School seniors Raydon Kuehne, left, and Bode Gallagher, who both earned a $500 scholarship provided by CKenergy Electric Cooperative.

Hopping toward food safety this Easter

Osu News Release

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, individuals are likely looking forward to sweet treats, warmer weather and time spent with loved ones. As always, the Oklahoma State University Robert M.

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