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Cloud Chief HCE July Meeting Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
The Cloud Chief HCE met July 8, 2019, at the Cloud Chief Community Center for their monthly meeting. The flag salute opened the meeting. The group sang “Take Me Out To The Ole Fairgrounds.”

Health Department Warns About High Temps and Children’s Safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
As temperatures climb, so does the risk for heat-related illness due to hyperthermia (overheating). The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds parents that children’s bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under age 4 are among those at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses.

Willing Workers HCE July Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that produces in-depth and investigative stories on important issues facing the state. For more Oklahoma Watch content, go to oklahomawatch.org . On July 4, 2019, the Willing Workers met at the home of Oma June Pitzer.
Market Street Deli & More has remodeled and expanded with more seating. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Market Street Deli & More has remodeled and expanded with more seating. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Local ‘Deli & More’ Expands Hours, Menu Offerings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Cordell’s Market Street Deli & More is expanding its business hours and menu offerings, making the transition from a lunch-time sandwich and salad stop to a full-service lunch and dinner destination.

Washita County Police Blotter -

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
July 1, 11:12 a.m. - A caller contacted dispatch to report someone trying to pass stolen checks at a local business. July 1, 12:48 p.m. - A man called to report that while he was sitting down watching television his wife tried to stab him with a pair of scissors.
Judge Christopher Kelly, who heads the Washita-Custer County Treatment Court, with two program graduates at their July 3, 2019, graduation. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ivy.

Judge Christopher Kelly, who heads the Washita-Custer County Treatment Court, with two program graduates at their July 3, 2019, graduation. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ivy.

Treatment Court Continues Run Of Success

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Yanet Rodriguez started down her dark path at a very young age. Growing up as one of eight children and being raised by a single mother in California, Yanet fell into the gang and drug scene early. She started smoking methamphetamine at the age of 12.
BBQ Cordell organizer Mike Reimer, left, with Cordell’s first-ever sliced brisket champion David Miller. Photo courtesy of Amanda Reimer.

BBQ Cordell organizer Mike Reimer, left, with Cordell’s first-ever sliced brisket champion David Miller. Photo courtesy of Amanda Reimer.

Miller Wins Inaugural BBQ Cordell Event

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
After the smoke cleared and the judges voted, the inaugural BBQ Cordell Sliced Brisket Championship went in the books with David Miller picking up the title as Cordell’s first brisket champion.

Cordell Schools To Offer Blended Learning Option

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
With the stated goal of providing a more flexible and adaptive learning environment for students, Cordell Public Schools will be offering a new blended learning option for junior high and high school students beginning this fall.
Kalon Kyle Hendrcks, courtesy of Custer County SD.

Kalon Kyle Hendrcks, courtesy of Custer County SD.

Corn Man Charged With Multiple Domestic Assault Crimes

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2019
A 38-year-old Corn man has been charged with four domestic abuse-related crimes stemming back to a case from 2017. Kalon Kyle Hendricks was charged with two felony counts of child abuse by injury and two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor.
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