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• One of the simplest ways to avoid microplastics from getting into what you cook and eat at home is to switch from a plastic cutting board to a wooden one. When you use a plastic board, tiny flecks of plastic can end up in whatever you’re slicing and dicing on the board. Not convinced? Take a look at your plastic board. If there are visible scratches, you’re creating microplastics. A wooden board is better for you, lasts longer, won’t dull knives as quickly and can easily be sanitized for food safety purposes, too.

Parent concerned by school’s teachings

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son’s teacher is teaching doctrinal errors related to my religion, despite the school’s claim of being nonsectarian. This discrepancy has raised concerns for me as a parent, as I value the importance of accurate and respectful education, particularly when it comes to matters of faith and belief. I am torn between wanting to address the inaccuracies being presented to my daughter and respecting the school’s policies regarding religious neutrality. I worry about the impact of these doctrinal errors on my daughter’s understanding of our faith and the potential confusion it may create for other children. – Doctrinal Errors DEAR DOCTRINAL ERRORS: You absolutely should speak up and talk to your daughter’s teacher as well as the school administrator. The fact that the school claims to be nonsectarian does not give it the right to be inaccurate. In all likelihood, what your daughter shared with you was either a misinterpretation of what the teacher shared or a mistake on the teacher’s part.

Here's your preview of Wednesday's CDN

- Trust keeps assisting many local projects

- Mission House receives donation

- Vet study path takes Hass many places

- CHS baseball wins game over Woodward

- Full obituary for Bobby Lee Rigney

The M.T. and Helen Gholston Charitable Trust has been a cornerstone of philanthropy in the City of Clinton, consistently supporting and empowering local organizations to make a positive difference in the community. The trust’s commitment to improving the lives of Clinton residents has left an indelible mark on the city’s charitable landscape.

Working in the gift shop

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum volunteers Kim Robertson, left, and Melva Ballard prepare to roll up a poster for a guest at the museum. 

Mission House receives donation

In a display of community support, the Mission House has recently taken steps to promote recycling and provide relief during the upcoming spring and summer months. Blake Allen, a board member of the Mission House and an employee at Inframark, the water treatment contracted business for the City of Clinton, led an initiative to install a water bottle filler station, generously donated by his employer.

Vet study path takes Hass many places

On her journey to become a veterinarian, Clinton High School alumna Kaylee (Oyler) Hass has gained many valuable experiences as she has traveled to different veterinary clinics across the country.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden embarked Tuesday on a threeday campaign swing in the Sun Belt geared largely toward courting the Latino voters who helped power his coalition in 2020.

Arapaho-Butler students earn WTC awards

Western Technology Center in Burns Flat recently awarded Arapaho-Butler students during its award assembly recognizing students from the fall semester.

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