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Washita County 4-Hers Share The Fun

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Four 4-H Clubs including at least 70 4-H members from Washita County participated in the 4-H Share-the-Fun Talent Show, Wednesday, November 20 at the Burns Flat-Dill City (BFDC) High School. The BFDC Junior and Senior Clubs hosted the event with Jordan Mason emceeing. About 120 attended in total.
Cordell’s Lee Park Christmas lights in 2018, placed by the Lion’s Club every year. Photo courtesy of the Cordell Chamber of Commerce.

Cordell’s Lee Park Christmas lights in 2018, placed by the Lion’s Club every year. Photo courtesy of the Cordell Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber’s Christmas In The Park Set For Nov. 30

Bob Henline
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Food, local shopping, and good times are on the agenda when the Cordell Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas In The Park event hits town on Saturday. “It’s a celebration of the season,” said chamber president Jennifer Cary.
Cordell Elementary School Hosts Annual Donut Day

Cordell Elementary School Hosts Annual Donut Day

Cordell Elementary School Hosts Annual Donut Day

Bob Henline
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Students at Cordell Elementary had the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with their parents and guardians at the school cafeteria last week. The annual event is one way the school staff and faculty show their appreciation to the students’ parents.    
Christian Home Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner

Christian Home Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner

Christian Home Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner

Bob Henline
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Thanksgiving week started with a bang on Sunday, when the Cordell Christian Home hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents, friends, and families. Residents and their guests packed the house while enjoying a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
Cordell firefighter Jason Dudgeon demonstrates Western Technology Center’s driving simulator. Cordell fire department will be using the simulator to provide emergency response training to firefighters. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Cordell firefighter Jason Dudgeon demonstrates Western Technology Center’s driving simulator. Cordell fire department will be using the simulator to provide emergency response training to firefighters. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Cordell Firefighters Train On Driving Simulator

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Cordell’s firefighters got a bit of high-tech training last week, when Western Technology Center came to town with their driving simulator.

Volunteer Ombudsman Training To Be Held December 5

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Ombudsman Volunteer training course will be held Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the SWODA Building, 420 Sooner Drive in Burns Flat. The second day of training will be held at a later date. Ombudsman Volunteers are trained to be resident advocates in Long Term Care Facilities.

Marijuana Authority: Dispensary Locations Are Secret

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Medical marijuana dispensaries have popped up across Oklahoma over the past year, but lawyers for the state have decided the dispensaries’ addresses are “private business information” and should not be released to the public.
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