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A suitcase lies in the foreground and other debris further up the hill as rescuers from the Clinton Fire Department work to free a woman from her Ford Expedition after it crashed through an Interstate 40 guardrail and tumbled down an embankment Saturday morning at the 10th Street overpass. (Staff photo by Gerald Green)

Jim Hinz and his wife, Joyce, center, flanked by their son Jimmie Hinz and his wife, Nancy, conduct many area sales as Hinz Auctioneer Services. (Staff photo by M.G. Brown)

Striped stovepipe hats, that trademark "skypiece" of the infamous Cat In The Hat, were everywhere in the Nance Elementary School gym this morning for a literacy assembly honoring the March 2 birthday of the late famed juvenile author Dr. Seuss. A mini style show of characters from Seuss' and other books was staged. Above, Beverly Thomason is shown examining the fishy attire of Cameron Karbo while Marla Travis as the Cat watches in the background, along with other class members. At right, members of Mrs. Melody Martin's (seated in the background at right) first grade class, including Kiefer Ervin, Bowman Vowell, Erica Turney, Celia Tovar, Mary Beth Thompson, Dakota Southerland, Johana Soto, Jobeth Solis, John Nguyen, Rachel Kizer, Colby King, Zach Garner, Ethan Garner, Andres Flores, Amber Fernandez, Brooke Curtis, Lorenzo Cruz, Jessica Cifuentes, Ali Belcher and Keaton Aday are shown as they led the assembly in their hats. (Staff Photos)

Nance Elementary School has been involved in Jump Rope for Heart activities for the past two weeks as a fundraiser for the Custer County division of the American Heart Association. Shown here as they awaited a jump rope demonstration by a team from Weatherford at an assembly this week are physical education teacher Eugene Jefferson and (in front from left) Mason Miller, Linley Hunter, Grant Lee and Quinn Weedon. The fund drive continues through Friday. (Staff photo by Steve Belcher)

Forty bundles of methamphetamine wighing an estimated 50 pounds were seized late this morning by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers from a customized Chevrolet van stopped on Interstate 40 for improper registration. An OHP supervisor, 2nd Lt. Bruce Peoples, said that while trying to determine whether the van was stolen, a drug dog was called from the Clinton Police Department. The dog indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle, and a search was conducted. Peoples said 40 bundles of a substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamin were found. Three adults and a 3-year-old child who were in the van were being held early this afternoon pending further investigation. Peoples said the stop was made about 10:30 this morning by troopers working in the Clinton area. He said this would be considered a large quantity of methamphetamine — which is sold in quantities comparable to cocain, as opposed to marijuana which has been found by the truckload on occasions.

Air conditioning may not be a priority right now for Clinton area residents, but that doesn't mean we can't look foward to a cool Tornado Dome in a few months when late spring and summer do their usual number on temperatures. Hinz refrigeration crews were busy this morning hoisting 10 air conditioning units to the top of the Dome where they will be installed in the coming weeks. Shown guiding this unit are (from front to back) Dave Rollens, Tim Fisher and Lee Ray. The project cost, according to a bond issue summary provided by Superintendent Perry Adams, is $282,562.55. (Staff Photo by Eric Hunter)

2002 Senior Citizen King and Queen honors for the Clinton Chapter of AARP have been awared to (seated from left) Irvin and Pauline Schmidt. They are shown being crowned Saturday by the 2001 honorees, Bill and Beryl Kelley. (Staff photo by Steve Belcher)

First place state honors have been won by (center) Paige Veazey in the Veterans of Foreign Wars essay contest with the theme "Is Freedom Really Free?" Paige copped first in the Clinton Post No. 4465 contest and first for District 13 on her way to the state title. She was hosted by the post and its Ladies Auxiliary. Taking second in the post essay contest was (at right) John Michael Cornell while (at left) Aniesha Washington took third. That's Wanda Lettkeman in the background at right, post and district chairman. (Staff photo by Eric Hunter)

Bushels of beef will be found in the Clinton Rotary Club's chili for their community feed scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall downtown. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children, ages four to 11 and may be purchased at the door Friday. Proceeds from the meal will go toward the Rotarian's Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks. Shown picking up this beef at Homeland from (from left) meat market manager Mark Berna and store manager Steve Toelle are Rotarians Len Rahhal, Perry Adams and Aaron Farr. (Staff photo by Eric Hunter)

Fresh from learning Tuesday that he will be a conferee for the Farm Bill to work out differences between the House and Senate versions is Sixth District Congressman Frank Lucas (at right) who conducted a town meeting in Clinton Tuesday afternoon at the Clinton City Hall. Shown listening to the lawmaker (a left) is Virgil Thomas.

Frito chili pie wouldn't be possible without the chips. Clinton Rotary Club members gathered up scores of bags of the snack food this past week in preparation for the Rotary Chili Feed scheduled for Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Clinton. Shown here doing the shopping with the assistance of United Supermarket Manager Aaron Rutherford (second from right) are (from left) Perry Adams, Aaron Farr and (at right) Len Rahhal. (Staff photo by Eric Hunter)

Coats of arms from both the Mitchell and Finnegan families, shown here being held by Mary Mitchell Rayner, RN and her husband, Ira "Cotton" Rayner, reside proudly on the family room wall of the Rayner home. Notice the plaid in the background of the Mitchell shield. The blue and green blocks with red and white lines are the Mitchell's Scottish plaid. Mrs. Rayner is a product of Dublin, Ireland. (Staff photo by Steve Belcher)

Computer and other adult classes are being hosted for the general public in the Clinton offices of Bar-S at 200 Locust Ave. Shown here at a class session are (from left) Pam Blundell with the State Department of Education lifelong learning program; Aztec Garcia; Sean Hoover, director of adult education and literacy; Connie Gould; and teacher Ron Savage. (Staff photo by Eric Hunter)

Chocolate afficianados from the Oklahoma City area; participating in a mystery trip, were treated yesterday to punch and chocolate cookies by volunteers at Clinton's Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. From left are Leon Weitner, Gretel Grubb, June Littke, Goldie Friedrich and Noweta Owen, all from Clinton, serving Charles Berry, Edmond. The museum was first stop for the 46-member group bound for unknown destinations on the day-long, chocolate-themed excursion hosted by Kaleo Tours, Oklahoma City. (Staff photo by M.G. Brown) Ran Wednesday, February 13, 2002

"Our family tree... Roots from the past, Linking to the Future" is the theme of the National Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and in keeping with that theme the Washita Chapter has planted a Caddo Maple tree at the Cheyenne Cultural Center east of Clinton in Essaryvill on historic Route 66. The Caddo Maple is indigenous to this area, having mutated in the deep canyons of Caddo County — two of which were hideouts for early-day outlaws and possible protection for Indians. One of the canyons is now Red Rock Canyon State Park while another is First United Methodist Church Camp. The Caddo Maple grows slowly and is not as widespread as other maples with smaller leaves which turn red and gold in autumn. Rev. Lawrence Hart, Cheyenne peace chief who spearheaded the establishment of the center, gave the DAR permission to plant the sapling shown here. Shown at the tree planting are (front row from left) Judy Long, chapter regent; Ninetta Porter, state conservation chairman; Rev. and Mrs. (Betty) Hart; state American heritage chairman Evelyn Hart; chapter American heritage and conservation chairman Glynda Tyler; and DAR members (back row from left) Anita Burger, Ramona Duff, Carol Ihle, Betty Borchers, Jo Ann Oliver and Connie Dabney. (Staff photo by Steve Belcher) Ran Tuesday, February 12, 2002

This impressive Purina Horse Country trailer, which contains an extensive equestrian historic and educational exhibit, stopped off in south Clinton at the sprawling Freightliner Specialty Vehicles plant for repairs Monday, and the Daily News got a peek inside. Shown above looking over a brochure about the Purina Mills, Inc. exhibit which goes to 40 to 45 major horse events each year are (from left) Freightliner salesman Brian Kelley and exhibit manager Jay Moser of Lake City, Fla. Below is a picture showing the complete rig. (Staff photos by Eric Hunter) Ran Tuesday, February 12, 2002

A giant trailer full of all kinds of equestrian educational and historical exhibits made an unscheduled and unannouned stop Monday at Freightliner Specialty Vehicles in south Clinton for repairs. The trailer owned by Purina Mills, Inc. and dubbed "America is Purina Horse Country," makes the rounds of 40 to 45 major horse events a year where it is visited by more than 100,000 people annually. The trailer also makes stops at Purina Feed dealers across the country. Above, is just a portion of the capacious interior of the trailer which features all kinds of photos, memorabilia and even Olympic equestrian medals.. Below, exhibit manager Jay Moser of Lake City, Fla. is shown with a fake horse head featuring the actual bridle worn by Roy Rogers' horse Trigger. (Staff photos by Eric Hunter) Ran Tuesday, February 12, 2002

Four months later, shrapnel wounds from a suicide bomber still pock the right leg of oil field worker Keith Maples. The Burns Flat man was injured Oct. 6 when a bomb went off just outside a store in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, where he and a fellow Halliburton employee were shopping. The other man was killed. The bomber was a Palestinian. ( Staff photo by Gerald Green) Ran Sunday, February 10, 2002

Making adjustments to the needle through which Wayne Wilson of Clinton is donationg blood is Oklahoma Blood Institute phlebotomist Jocelyn Patterson of Oklahoma City. Wilson was one of 66 who donated Friday in the rescheduled local blood drive at the First Christian Church Family Life Center out of 76 who sought to donate. The drive netted a total of 82 products including 45 whole blood and five plasma. In addition, 10 donors gave a total of 20 red blood cells and plasma (RBCP) products while another six gave 12 platelet products. (Staff photo by Steve Belcher) Ran Sunday, February 10, 2002

Blood will flow for a good cause on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. at the First Christian Church Family Life Center at 111 S. 28th Street in Clinton. The drive was rescheduled from Tuesday due to the weather and a broken church water main. Appointment times remain the same, and walk-ins are welcome. Showing off this drive's free T-shirt is helper Greg Meyer. (Staff photo by Steve Belcher) Ran Thursday, February 7, 2002

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