Flashbacks

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City declines to implement face mask ordinance

Don’t expect the city of Cordell to implement an ordinance mandating the use of face masks in public any time soon. At its Oct. 19 meeting, members of the city council discussed a possible ordinance to combat COVID-19 before declining to enact one. “If you want to wear a mask, you can.

4-H members participate in West District conference

Washita County 4-H teens enjoyed a day filled with leadership workshops, activities and district officer elections while virtually participating in the West District 4-H - West Action Conference on Oct. 16. Brance Barnett, Evie Denny, Kathryn Sirmon, Teia Lund and Joey Mooney took part.

Forage conditions: It’s dry out there

According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, the past 30 days are the sixth driest on record for this period in the state of Oklahoma.

BRIEFS

Dolese donates truck to Mountain View FD OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City-based Dolese Bros. Co. recently donated a truck to the Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department that will aid in the fight against structure, wildland and other fires that impact the region.

News You can use from Quartz Mountain

Fall is here. Yes last week it seemed winter had arrived but more seasonal weather has returned.. The nights are cool. The mornings are crisp. The leaves are turning. It is a great time to visit Quartz Mountain. If at all possible treat yourself to a sunrise over Lake Altus-Lugert.

Affordable Care Act open enrollment period is now underway

The 2021 Open Enrollment Period for individual health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act started Sunday and runs through Dec. 15.

Year-end tax-smart moves to consider

FAs 2020 draws to a close, you might wonder how you can improve your tax situation – especially in terms of your investments. Here are a few year-end ideas to consider: • Be a tax-loss harvester.

SPOOK THE SQUARE

Zombies, skeletons, dinosaurs, super heroes, cops and a K-9 dog and officer. This year’s Spook the Square event Saturday night had a little bit of everything. Officials estimate between 250- 300 kids showed up to the event to score candy and other goodies local businesses were handing out.