True heroes

Cordell Christian Home staff members continue their brave battle to provide care for their residents in the face of the pandemic. They were greeted by this sign of appreciation when they arrived for work last week. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Flashbacks

Dec. 3, 1970 Nov. 29, 1995

‘God started opening some doors’

Ron Putnam’s voice is raspy, and at times, you can barely hear him. For a preacher, it’s not always the ideal situation. Then again, cancer isn’t ideal, either, and it’s Ron’s battle with cancer that left him with the raspy delivery.

AFTER THE STORM

Ominous clouds hover over part of Cordell after a Wednesday afternoon thunderstorm last week. The storm was brief, and left magnificent rainbows over the city. The National Weather Service said the Cordell area received about 1 inch of rain of the past week. PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

Covid cases continue to rise in Cordell, Washita County and state

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that Washita County’s number of positive COVID-19 cases has continued to climb through the past week. The total number testing positive in the county is now 334. It was 274 a week ago, an increase of 60 over last week.

COVID-19 NEWS IN BRIEF

Hospital moves to no-visitor policy Cordell Memorial Hospital has moved to a no-visitor policy, effective immediately.

Guess Where?

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

The holiday season can weigh heavy on pets, too

STILLWATER, Okla. – Year-end holiday food can mean unwanted diet breaks and extra weight for people as well as their pets. Chocolate – a holiday staple in many househoulds – should be the first concern on the list, said Lara Sypniewski, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian.