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• The sport of diving is receiving ample coverage as the Summer Olympics continue, but locals also see the activity as a great way to beat the heat. Zakary Reyes takes a leap from the city pool’s board this week and cools down with a splash. Temperatures are projected to remain above 100 the rest of the week. Chris Agee/Index

  

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August 1, 2012

Dealing with extreme heat

Elderly face elevated risk of heat illness

Anonymous Mineral Wells Index The Mineral Wells Index Wed Aug 01, 2012, 08:11 AM CDT

By CHRIS AGEE | cagee@mineralwellsindex.com

A local organization dedicated to serving the area’s elderly is trying to make sure those living on a fixed income do not have to choose between cooling their homes and purchasing necessities.

According to Sandra Caldwell of Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County, many in the community are faced with that choice.

“Most of them are in a pretty tight situation,” she said. “We have a lot of them that live like that. They try to live without their air conditioner because of the expense of the utilities.”

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