Claxton Sings

CHS freshman Dawson Claxton has been accepted to both the Oklahoma Institute for Fine Arts at Quartz Mountain for Choir and to the Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp this summer. He is the first CHS student to receive both of these prestigious honors.

Dick Smith’s Driving School Tip of the Week

Wear. A. Seatbelt. It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling half a mile or 500 miles. Wear your seatbelt. Make it a habit. Wear your seatbelt. Don’t even start your car until everyone has their seatbelt on. WEAR! YOUR! SEAT! BELT!

Joke of the Week

What did the left eye say to the right eye? Something between us smells!

Hospital Volunteers Return

After being gone for over a year, President of the Hillcrest Hospital Cushing Auxiliary, Darla Hoggat, says it is good to be back at the hospital volunteering again. The Hillcrest Hospital Cushing website describes the auxiliary as invaluable as far as fundraising and volunteer work are concerned.

Destination Downtown

How wonderful to see so much happening in the Broadway District. I had stated in the last article that March was a busy month. Well did not compare to April! Things are really opening up and making things happen. Everyday is a new exciting day.

Payne County Gains Mileage

A roadway plan by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) was approved during a recent County Commissioners meeting to include another 12 miles for Payne County. This number may seem small and insignificant but it is actually better news than one might expect.

ENERGY WATCH

WTI $66.50— 4 p.m. Monday From Ernie Barsamian - The Tank Tiger Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and, one thing for sure, is that the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market is going loco.