Woman dreads seeing former classmates at reunion

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was growing up, kids used to tease me all the time about the way I looked. I was taller than most girls, skinny, flat-chested and awkward. I did not handle the criticism well. I was shy and felt uncomfortable making friends.

DO JUST ONE THING

•It turns out the expiration date on a bottle of water isn't for the water itself, but for the bottle. Water doesn't spoil, but the bottle itself actually starts to break down and leach chemicals into the water. Typically, bottled water has a two-year lifespan, which means if you have a stash for emergency use only, you should replace it from time to time. But the big eco-takeaway is this: Isn't this just one more reason to avoid drinking single-use plastic bottled water altogether?

Here's your preview of Wednesday's CDN

- County assets insured for $35 million

- Clinton man hurt in wreck near Burns Flat

- Summer Playground gearing up

- Elk Supply makes preparations for new Ace Home Center

- CHS standout to play in college

Custer County Commissioners spent most of this week’s meeting discussing building and equipment insurance coverages to make sure the county is properly protected while keeping the cost of coverage manageable.

Summer Playground gearing up

While Clinton Public School students are out of school this summer, those who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade will still have the opportunity to learn, meet other students, and engage in fun activities through the city’s Summer Playground program.

Quality time

Anne Lambeth with Sinor Emergency Medical Service, left, and veteran Joel Parker enjoy the recent Sinor EMS cookout at Acme Brick Park.

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