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.

HOME AGAIN

Scott Hines, the Cordell native who had battled the Coronavirus since July, is at home in Ft. Cobb. The afternoon before leaving Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center in south Oklahoma City, Scott said, “The first thing I want is some home cooking and to sleep in my own bed.”

Fire Safety Day

On Friday, the Cordell Fire Department along with Bessie, Rocky and Cloud Chief firemen hosted kindergarten students from Cordell for a fire safety day.

Absentee voting begins on Thursday for General Election

Washita County voters can begin in-person absentee voting on Thursday (Oct. 29) for Tuesday’s Nov. 3 General Election by casting their ballot at the County Election Board in Cordell. The Election Board is located in the County Courthouse in Cordell.

The Blue Devil Beat

The Cordell Beacon’s Blue Devil Beat is proud to bring you weekly updates on many school activities, such as upcoming games, fundraisers, club meetings, and much more. This special section will keep you updated on all of the important things happening in and around our school.