MIKE ELSWICK/Muskogee Phoenix
Kelley Beard, of Skiatook, tightens up straps to secure a load of hay donated by David Stanley that is destined for fire ravaged areas in the western part of the state. In the background is Howard Gaither, who has helped coordinate Muskogee area efforts to connect locally donated hay with trucks, trailers and drivers in an effort to get the feed to livestock in need.