Cordell Schools to move to virtual learning

Cordell Schools will institute virtual learning through Dec. 7, according to a post by Superintendent Brad Overton on the district's Facebook Page. "As you know our community has been hit hard with COVID this past week," the post stated.

Guess Where?

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken in a community in western Washita County. 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.

News from Quartz Mountain: Deer hunting season underway

Deer are very plentiful this year. It seems like nearly every day you hear of someone hitting a deer. Gun season for deer starts this coming weekend. With more hunters in the field, deer will be on the move. Please use extra caution when driving to and within Quartz Mountain State Park.

IN BRIEF

Christmas in the Park The Cordell Chamber of Commerce will hold this year’s Christmas in the Park on Dec 3. The event will feature great shopping, delicious food, a parade and Santa Claus. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Lee Park in Cordell.

Regional winners

The Corn Bible Academy won the Regional Academic Team Competition Nov. 14. Pictured left to right: Jaiden Dobbs of Cordell, Isaiah Thiessen of Cordell, Kennedy Listak of Clinton, Harrison Penner of Weatherford, Phillip Javorsky of Weatherford and Brendan Miller of Thomas.

With holidays upon us, pay attention to these cooking suggestions

Baked goods are very temperature/time dependent and do not adjust well to either higher or lower temperatures than those recommended in the recipe. They may also call for placement in a particular part of the oven and moving them to the top or bottom can cause excessive browning and/or burning.

Flashbacks

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Because nice matters: One gesture can make difference

Friends, I have noticed we are collectively struggling. Political division, unemployment, uncertainty, and living in a pandemic are all taking a toll. Tempers are short, nerves are stretched thin, sleep is troubled. We may be relying more on vices to get by, or becoming withdrawn.

Canute Student Wall of Fame

Seongjae Kim was born in October 2002 in Seoul City, Korea. His parents are Daekyu Kim and Yunjeoug Yang. He has one brother, Seong June, and one sister, Jiwon. Seongjae is active in baseball and basketball. He enjoys playing sports with his friends and studying economy, music and art.

On The Menu

CORDELL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER MENU Lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. • $5 .00 EVERYONE WELCOME! Please call for deliveries before 10 a.m. Please call for deliveries before 10 a.m. 580.832.