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Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

‘I THINK IT’S BEAUTIFUL’

Thomas R. Martinez Editor@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
After more than 20 years away from her hometown, Rachel Jones is back and ready to make a difference. Jones returned to Cordell to open Wookies Tattoo and Body Piercing, which she had been running in Mannsville until earlier this month. Her new Cordell location will be at 210 E. First.
Kelsey Thompson, a COVID-19 nurse with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, gives a vaccination shot to Charlie Sappington at Baptist Village Monday afternoon. Sappington said he wasn’t worried about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Thompson said Cordell first responders also were scheduled to receive the shot on Monday. PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

Kelsey Thompson, a COVID-19 nurse with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, gives a vaccination shot to Charlie Sappington at Baptist Village Monday afternoon. Sappington said he wasn’t worried about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Thompson said Cordell first responders also were scheduled to receive the shot on Monday. PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

County’s virus numbers keep rising

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that Washita County’s number of people testing positive for COVID-19 jumped again some throughout the past week. The total number testing positive in the county is now 738. It was 660 a week ago, an increase of 78 over last week.
Katie Gideon’s dog, Kuma, was missing for about two weeks before they were reunited. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Katie Gideon’s dog, Kuma, was missing for about two weeks before they were reunited. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Cordell woman thankful dog is back home again

Thomas R. Martinez
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
During the two weeks her dog was missing, Katie Gideon experienced many emotions. Hope. Anguish. Grief. “I had a feeling I would see him again, but I just didn’t know,” she said. “I was really sad, and I cried a lot.” One night, the Cordell native had let Kuma outside, and he disappeared.
Guess Where?

Guess Where?

Guess Where?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken with Cordell city limits. 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.

Agriculture Grants and Loans Now Available

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
  The next set of grants and loans are now available from the Agricultural Enhancement and Diversification Program, with applications due Jan. 4, 2021. This program helps fund qualified, agriculture-related projects across the state with zero percent interest loans and grants.
Send in your best photo of your most colorful or creative face mask for a chance to win a prize sponsored by West Okie Boutique. COURTESY PHOTO

Send in your best photo of your most colorful or creative face mask for a chance to win a prize sponsored by West Okie Boutique. COURTESY PHOTO

Send us photos of your creative or cool masks

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
It’s now mandatory to wear a mask in Cordell, per city ordinance. Why not take advantage of that and win a prize sponsored by West Okie Boutique? The Cordell Beacon’s December photo contest is on creative and cool face masks. Show us what you have.

Cordell students make dean’s honor roll at SWOSU

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and Sayre announced their fall 2020 semester honor roll list. An undergraduate student earning all A’s in 12 or more hours during a semester qualifies for the President’s Honor Roll.
Pajama Drive

Pajama Drive

Pajama Drive

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
This is the sixth year for Cordell first-grade classes to participate in the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive. This year the first-grade classes collected 161 pairs of pajamas. They were delivered to the City Rescue Mission in Oklahoma City.
Dr. Bob Abernathy receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Washita County. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Dr. Bob Abernathy receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Washita County. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Numbers rise as vaccine doses given

Mike Mccormick
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The first round of vaccines hit Washita County Monday, as Dr. Bob Abernathy and other hospital workers received doses. Oklahoma State Department of Health staff administered Abernathy’s shot, while Cordell Memorial Hospital’s Christy Harris adminstered the others.
Gabby with mother, Kim, and father, Kyle Giblet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Gabby with mother, Kim, and father, Kyle Giblet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

‘IT DEFINITELY CHANGED MY LIFE’

Thomas R. Martinez
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Some people have the “it” factor. Consider Cordell High School senior Gabby Giblet one of them. Her list of accomplishments is exemplary for a student. Her resume reads like a who’s who. Gabby earned a seat on the State Superintendent Student Advisory Council.
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