A vision for Clinton, Route 66

We have always admired towns that were once nothing more than wide spots in the road that became tourist hot spots.

We can remember when Presleys' Country Jubilee and the Baldknobbers were the only shows at Branson, Mo. Today there are more than 50 theaters featuring some of the top performers in the entertainment industry. On any given day, the city that has a population of less than 11,000 hosts …