TONIGHT'S FOOTBALL GAME at 7:30 p.m. in the Tornado Bowl between Clinton and Carl Albert will feature a special halftime elementary cheerleaders performance with more than 130 participants expected. Shown here during a practice session is Washington sixth grader Kelly Mosburg. (CDN photo by Larry Jordan)9-2-05

EVEN ARKANSAS motorists are helping fill the boot in the local drive by the Clinton Fire Department to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Here, Fire Chief Wade Anders is shown accepting a donation from an unidentified Arkansas driver. Firemen will be soliciting donations through the weekend, including at tonight's football game. (CDN photo by Larry Jordan)9-2-05

BOTTLED WATER, PAPER GOODS, DUST MASKS and a myriad of other supplies from Clinton, Okla. are bound today for Louisiana with troops from the 1st Battalion, 171st Field Artillery of the Oklahoma National Guard. The convoy was expected to be on the road to the Katrina disaster zone before noon. Shown loading water in the photo above are Guardsmen (from left) SSG Alan Thompson, SPC Sean Howenstine and Sgt. Sean Staggs. Below, (from left) Ron Jackson, EMT-I; and Dawn LaFerr, paramedic, with the Cheyenne-Arapaho Emergency Medical Services in Clinton made the rounds gathering up donated supplies that were scheduled to be delivered to the National Guard for transport to the disaster zone. (CDN photos by Larry Jordan)9-1-05

JUST AS THE CLINTON DAILY NEWS reported Monday would probably happen, prices at most local fuel establishments shot up nearly a quarter a gallon this morning. As a tank-load of fuel sits on the driveway of the Quik Stop at 219 S. Fourth St., the sign already shows $2.78.9 a gallon for unleaded gasoline and $2.86.9 for premium. But that was nearly a dime cheaper than at neighboring Weatherford, where it was at $2.95.9 Monday evening. (CDN photo by Rod Serfoss)8-30-05

CLINTON AND FOSS firefighters stand by at the scene of an oil tank blaze, waiting for someone from the company to arrive and make sure all systems are shut off. Once on site, firemen extinguished the flames with foam. (CDN photo)8-29-05

Clinton firefighter Brett Russell checks the boots in preparation for the Annual "Fill The Boot" Campaign starting on Friday, September 2, 2005. (CDN photo) 8-28-05

About 75 bingo players flocked to the United Methodist Health Care Center dining hall in Clinton Thursday with nursing home guest coming to the game from Corn, Hydro and Cordell. Mountains of prizes ranging from caps to stuffed animals donated by local individuals and firms were situated on or near each table waiting to be won. Here, (from left) Methodist players Frances Anashansley, Ina Schimmels, Vickie Neely and Audrey Gurley are shown getting ready for a game. Notice the bottle caps used for number markers. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher) 8-26-05

2005 PRINCESSES for the Clinton Service Unit Youth Powwow scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, on the grounds of the Clinton Indian Hospital have been selected. Here, Senior Princess Shayla Charlene Dyer (at left), a freshman at Weatherford High School, is shown being fitted with the powwow sash by 2004 princess Theresa Kiley of Weatherford. Not on hand for the reception Wednesday afternoon was powwow Junior Princess Karisten Michelle Whiteshirt of Clinton. (CDN photos by Steve Belcher)8-25-05

RUNNER-UP HONORS for Junior Princess of the Clinton powwow were presented to (at right) Darlene Goodblanket of Clinton, shown here being presented a plaque by 2004 princess Theresa Kiley of Weatherford.8-25-05

JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) uniforms have begun arriving at Clinton High School, and program director Col. Lynn Norman was sorting through all of the boxes this morning. He said that some 150 of the uniforms supplied by the federal government (including all of the outer garments even down to the socks) have been ordered. About 90 cadets are enrolled in the program. Eventually, three extracurricular programs will come out of JROTC, including drill team, color guard and rifle team (Norman expects to have teams ready for drills by at least the second home football game for Homecoming on Oct. 7). Here, Janeia Blakemore and Isaac Izaguirre look over a couple of the uniform coats. Norman is planning to hold a "parent orientation meet-and-greet picnic" on Friday, Sept. 2. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-24-05

ROOF LEAKS are dominating the attention of (in back from left in the photo above) new Arapaho administrators Kenny Downs, high school principal; and Bob Haggard, superintendent, as they begin a new school year. Shown with them and this hallway rain bucket are (from left) sixth graders Kaiden Haggard and Hanna Elder and second grader Samantha Ruttman. Below, new Arapaho Elementary Principal Brad Southall contemplates the August calender with (from left) Ashton Lambeth, Gage Butcher, Amanda Roll, Greyson Parkhurst and Doug Weber, all fifth graders.(CDN photos by Steve Belcher)8-23-05

GEORGE ROPER of Cordell, a 1959 Clinton High School graduate wearing the white shirt and suspenders at right center, happily accepted a check for $1,722.03 Friday on behalf of the CHS Alumni Association, of which he is the current president. The money was a gift from those attending this year's mini-reunion for the classes of 1945 through '55. Presenting a facsimile of the check were, from left, Paul Nieto, Gene Wheeler, Lila Kluver and reunion co-treasurer Joe Bingenheimer, and at right, Betty Coit and Charles Waggener. (CDN photo) 8-22-05

OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66 MUSEUM and its many supporters will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the premier Oklahoma Historical Society-affiliated museum on Saturday, Sept. 24, during Oklahoma Route 66 Day. Shown here with a pair of the special museum T-shirts are (from left) museum board member Lanny Ross and board president Don Sappington. (CDN Photo)8-21-05

TESTING THE QUADRICEPS MUSCLE of Clinton Bar-S worker Manual Martinez is certified athletic trainer Jessica Stephens in the in-plant clinic that she operates for the company through the auspices of Integris Clinton Regional Hospital. The hand-held machine she's using is called a Chatillon. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-19-05

COLLECTION BOXES like this were distributed around town Wednesday by volunteers with the Custer County Home and Community Education Clubs. Anyone wanting to donate old lenses, eyeglasses or sunglasses may drop their donations off at Homeland, Big Kmart, United Supermarket or other locations. The eyewear will be repaired and recycled for missionary work and use in Third World countries. Shown here with a box and donations are HCE members (from left) Nadine Bell, Jewell LaVigne and Jean Wohl. A donation site also is planned at this year's Custer County Free Fair. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-19-05

SPORTING A NEW LOOK are these new vending machines for the Clinton Daily News. Eight of the machines were being loaded up this morning by production staff members (from left) Brennon Stehr and Eric Hunter. The units were installed at locations across town. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-18-05

PAPERWORK GALORE was in store for moms, dads and even grandparents and other hapless adults as enrollment day found school sites across Clinton buzzing with activity today. Here, grandmother Mary Allison labors over some of the myriad forms under the watchful supervision of (from left behind her) Christopher "C.J." Landers, Jr., age four; Allison Landers, age five; and Stormi Landers, age nine. Their dad is Christopher Landers. This was the scene in the Nance Elementary School Cafeteria. Enrollment was scheduled to continue until 5 p.m. today for working parents. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-18-05

SCHOOL SPIRIT SHIRTS and other attire go on sale Thursday during enrollment at all three elementary sites from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prices are $10 for short sleeved shirts; $13 for long-sleeved T-shirts; $15 for sweatshirts; and $13 for shorts, in child XS to adult XXXL sizes. Orders must be turned in by Tuesday, Aug. 23, to be received by the first home football game. Shown modeling the Red Tornado sports gear are (from left) Kamber Ballard and Dawson and Christie Ballard and Cindy Wolters with Blake and Bryce Wolters. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-17-05

NEW TEACHERS joining the professional staff of the Clinton Public Schools for 2005-06 were treated to a luncheon by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at the Frisco Center Tuesday. They include (seated from left) Joe Ray, Chad Lyon, Drew Miller, Nicole Bryson, September Garcia, Sumner Hernandez, (standing from left) Jamie Baum, Alanna Beloat, Richard Wright, Jackie Helt, Lynn Norman, Terry Barnett, Barbara Smith, Jerry Hill and Amy Hook. Not pictured are new teachers Gene Ray and Yvonne Covey. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-17-05

THREE OR FOUR DAYS AGO these mushrooms sprouted in the front yard of the Joe Bingenheimer home at 2419 Sunup in Rolling Hills. Neighbor Ralph Ewy is shown admiring the sizeable fungus plants. He said that the mushrooms have cropped up in the yard before. The Bingenheimers weren't available at the time the picture was snapped. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher)8-15-05

"SAFARI TO SUCCESS" is the theme for the 2005-06 school year at Washington Elementary School. Shown here putting the finishing touches on this bulletin board are sixth grade teachers (from left) Diane Jones and Missy Heard. (CDN photo)8-14-05

Fifth grade teachers (from left) Diane Keeton and Robin Rodriguez are shown sorting out the textbooks for the 2005-06 school year at Washington Elementary School. Things will be different this year as there will be only one set of books and those books will stay in the classroom. When students have homework they will have to check out the corresponding book. Full details about next week's preparations leading up to the start of school in Clinton on Monday, Aug. 22, will appear in Sunday's Daily News. (CDN photo by Brittany Wagnon) 8-12-05

Paint chips and splotches were the recipe for the day for youth from the Church of Christ on Custer Avenue in Clinton. About 15 of the church teens descended this morning on the home of Jalberto Morales at 213 S. 18th Street in Clinton. Shown in the photo above getting the home ready to paint are (from left) church minister Pat Peters, homeowner Jalberto Morales and (on ladder) Kaden Stratton. Scraping the old paint in the photo below at left are (from left) Kenzie Intemann, Payne Veazey and Paige Veazey. In the photo below at right applying some "elbow grease" are (from left) Kayla Calvert, Randi Carpenter and Brandy Neville. It was hoped to have the project completed today. (CDN photos by Brittany Wagnon) Ran Thursday August 4.

Preparing to hit the water in the fourth-grade relay are Celly Thomas, left, and McKenzie Wright during Thursday's Clinton Kiwanis Club Swimaroo held at the municipal pool. Standing awaiting their turns are Sara Shindler, left, and Lydia Nash, right. Cheering everybody on is fifth-grader Reinana Reeves, standing center. McKenzie and Lydia's team won this event. (CDN photo by Gerald Green) 8-5-05

Oklahoma Highway Patrol 2nd Lt. Rick Weedon checks out the damage to this 1994 Ford pickup after it crashed Friday on Interstate 40 four miles east of Foss, resulting in fatal injuries to 58-year-old Pattsy Ruth Brothwell of Elk City. The cause of the accident was undetermined. (CDN photo by Rod Serfoss) 8-7-05

72 performers were a part of "The Music Man" on the Southwest Playhouse stage, and many of them flocked to the stage Saturday night to help share in the awarding of Patron's Choice Best Production honors. Shown at the lectern accepting the award is director Kathy Kelley. (CDN photo by Steve Belcher) 8-8-05

"We've got trouble right here in River City!" David Berrong sings to an appreciative audience, but he had no trouble winning Best Actor in a Musical honors for his reprise performance as Harold Hill in "The Music Man". (CDN photo by Steve Belcher) 8-8-05

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum's photography contest has been gaining statewide publicity, and a lot of entry forms have gone out across the state, but local contest sponsors are still waiting for the art to come in. Shown here looking over some of the items are (from left) volunteer Juanita Stucker, museum director Pat Smith and volunteer Goldie Friedrich. Categories for the contest include roadside scenes, historic landmarks, animals, events, film, digital, color, and black and white. There are classifications for amateur and professional. An overall grand prize along with first and second places in each category will be awarded. There is no entry fee. Blunck Studios is judging the contest. Pictures must be from four by six inches to eight by ten inches in size; and mounted or matted to no larger than 11 inches by 14 incehes. The deadline for entries is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Entry forms are available at the museum. (CDN photo by Brittany Wagnon) 8-9-05

Only residents on 23rd, 24th and 25th Streets in Clinton have recieved these new trash receptacles so far. The receptacles were distributed in July. Looking over one of the big plastic trash receptacles is City of Clinton worker Louie Neely. It isn't known when other parts of town will be getting the new gear. (CDN photo by Brittany Wagnon) 8-10-05