DAY SHIFT
Jennifer Thompson, a member of AMBUCS, volunteers for Clinton First cleanup day and picks up trash along Gary Boulevard.
DEAR ABBY: My husband wants me to stop speaking to our adult children. He says they have both offended him, and he wants an apology from them.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been dating this guy for about a year, and I recently learned that I am pregnant. I am so scared. We are in a good relationship, but nothing close to permanent. We used protection, but clearly that didn’t work. I don’t believe in abortion, but I also don’t have a job. I’m in school. My parents will kill me if I have to drop out. I know that adoption could be an option, but I hear horror stories about how kids can feel lost when they are given up for adoption. I haven’t told my boyfriend or my parents. I don’t know what to do. — Next Steps
Here's a look inside the Wednesday CDN
- CHS announces its graduation plans for seniors
- Fire department increases attention on virus calls
- WOCS, CBA talk about school plans
- In their own words
- Velez shows character in return to top keeper spot
The Clinton Fire Department continues to aid the community, even with many businesses, schools and social festivities shut down due to COVID-19 (the coronavirus).
At a meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Education during the last full week of March, it was decided that all school facilities in Oklahoma would be closed and all extracurricular activities would be cancelled until June 30, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Clinton High School Principal Paula Harp said the cancellation of activities is especially heartbreaking for seniors, but plans are in the works to make sure the Class of 2020 is recognized in some way.
Clinton Public Schools and Arapaho-Butler Schools began distance learning programs on April 6 as directed by State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, but private schools have been able to set their own schedules. Western Oklahoma Christian School and Corn Bible Academy started their distance learning programs at least one week earlier than public schools, and each are reporting good results so far.
Clinton resident Vi Drassen said her stuffed animals wanted to join in on the bear hunt fun mentioned in the Clinton Daily News recently, so they’re showing off their rebellious side on her motor trike. CDN | Collin Wieder
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of “In Their Own Words” where we are asking area students to write in about whatever is on their mind. Submissions may cover any topic and this first one comes from Parker Adams. Articles may be dropped off at 522 Avant or emailed to cdneditor@swbell.net.