Quartz Mountain news: What about those crazy temp swings?

What a week! While it may have been colder in the past, according to the +20 years of data on Mesonet Mangum had its coldest recorded low at -11. Hobart’s low for the week was -10 and Altus’ was -7. At those temperatures any breeze quickly had windchills close to -30.

Washita County GOP to hold convention

The Washita County Republicans will hold a convention at 10 a.m. on March 12 at the OSU Extension Center, 125 W. Main St. in Cordell. For more information, contact Eldon Holman at 580-530-1762.

Bessie Fire Department to host pancake supper

The Bessie FD Pancake Supper will be from 4-8 p.m. on March 1 at the Bessie Gym. The event will feature the famous Whole Hog Sausage. Adults will pay $10, and children under 12 $5.

Oklahomans urged to Report Winter Storm Damage

State officials call for winter storm damage to be reported in order to qualify for additional federal funding.

Oklahoma Scholarship Competition Deadline set for Feb. 26

The Oklahoma Schol arship Competition provides an opportunity for Oklahoma high school students to earn muchneeded funds for college.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Holiday Match is a Success

Thanks to the generosity of many, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Holiday Match campaign will help provide more than 13 million meals to our neighbors facing hunger. The match was made possible thanks to match sponsor APMEX with special support from the Cresap Family Foundation.

‘Andy’s wheat jeans, a girl and Johnson grass’

The little rural church always held its annual summer Bible School for kids. Each mid-morning, loud and boisterous honyocks were let outside for a few minutes for snacks and exercise.

Guess Where?

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken just outside of Cordell. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333.

DELIVERING TOP CUISINE

When Alex Thomison was growing up, all he wanted to do was work for the United States Postal Service. “That was my big thing. I wanted to be a mail carrier,” Thomison said. Now days, Thomison dreams about delivering world-class cuisine instead of letters.