Quartz Mountain news: Time for replacement trees

While not a fan of Winter Storms, the February Winter Storm did bring some much needed moisture and the extended below freezing temperature killed off many overwintering insects.

Andy's kitchen skills: 'Are men really just that blind'

Andy was preparing his own lunch that day. Renie wasn’t feeling well, so he was on his own. He decided he would open up a can of soup, add a few crackers, and he’d be just fine. The rest of the story, according to him… “Put soup in bowl, heat in microwave. Add crackers and eat, Easy, peasy, right?

Tad Boone: ‘I am running because I see a void in leadership’

Editor's note: Some of these answers have been edited for length. To see the unabridged version, go to www.cordellbeacon.com. Can you tell us a bit about yourself, i.e., age, job, hometown, family, hobbies, etc.? I'm 47 years old. I was born in Norman.

Vona Baker (Hicks): ‘I always look at both sides of an issue’

Can you tell us a bit about yourself, i.e., age, job, hometown, family, hobbies, etc.? I have lived in Cordell for 16 years. I have two sons, one grandson, and one granddaughter due to be here any time now, and one more grandson due in April. I have been with Tractor Supply for four years.

Get to know Ward 4 Cordell City Council candidates

Hey Ward 4 residents, what are you looking for in your next City Council Candidate? Current city council woman Vona Baker (Hicks) is running for re-election in the April 6 election. She faces a challenge from candidate Tad Boone.

THE GREATEST SHOW KIDS

Several Washita County kids participated in the county's Junior Livestock Show recently. There were many champions crowned. TOP: Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, Josh Wilson, Cordell. BOTTOM LEFT: Grand Champion Market Steer, Bentlee Lester, Sentinel. BOTTOM RIGHT: Joe Wilson, Cordell, Heifer.

Luck of the Irish: Show us your best 'green' photos

For this month's reader submitted photo contest, the Cordell Beacon wants to see your best "green" photos in honor of St. Patrick's Day. And we will celebrate the entire month of March with a green-themed photo contest.

Romantic selfies reader-submitted photo contest winners

For our February reader-submitted photo contest, we asked for romantic selfies, and you delivered. The winning photo was of Jimmy and Dana Hardin. The Hardins win a gift card from West Okie Boutique.