Five educators in the Clinton Public Schools system have been nominated for district-wide Teacher of the Year honors. Among the honorees, who have already been named Teacher of the Year for their respective school sites are Hillary Barnes, Nance Elementary; Rhett Blundell, Clinton Middle School; Katie Ferrell, Washington Elementary; Sherrie Johnson, Clinton High School; and Aleksi Richert, Southwest.
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Five educators in the Clinton Public Schools system have been nominated for district-wide Teacher of the Year honors. Among the honorees, who have already been named Teacher of the Year for their respective school sites are Hillary Barnes, Nance Elementary; Rhett Blundell, Clinton Middle School; Katie Ferrell, Washington Elementary; Sherrie Johnson, Clinton High School; and Aleksi Richert, Southwest.
Sports
In the inaugural CBA Basketball Tournament, both the Corn Bible girls’ and boys’ basketball teams came away with convincing wins over Bray-Doyle Thursday in their own gym.
In the second game of the season, the Clinton basketball teams suffered losses to the Lions in Blanchard.
Columns & Opinions
Dear Doctors: I’ve read that people who gain weight during the holidays often don’t manage to lose it again. Is that right? In the last few years, it has happened to me. I have several Christmas parties on my calendar, and I am looking for tips on how not to gain weight but still have fun.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My roommate and his girlfriend constantly bicker, and I always end up being dragged into the middle of their arguments. It’s frustrating because I feel like I’m being forced to pick sides when I don’t even want to be involved at all. To make matters worse, I can’t help but feel bad for his girlfriend because, frankly, my roommate is wrong most of the time. He’s selfish, dismissive of her feelings and stingy when it comes to sharing expenses or treating her to a nice date. I can tell she’s unhappy with how he treats her, but for some reason, she stays with him.
Obituaries
In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Martinez, who graced our lives with her warmth and laughter. At just 46 years young, Elizabeth departed this world on December 4, 2024, at the Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, surrounded by the love of her family.
Funeral services for Janelle R. Parker, 86, will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 18, 2025, at Chisholm Heights Baptist Church in Mustang.