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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2000
Page
2
Commentary on Miss Kitty's early morning ambulance trip to Medical Center Hospital on April 22. Reflections on responders, helplessness, and the contrast with TV hospital pandemonium plus a poem about schooling and religion. Includes a plea for exorcist humor and a Sunday wish.
Firefighters found smoke billowing from the roof of James Brown Enterprises in Augusta on Friday night. No one was inside. the building housed offices and memorabilia from the Godfather of Soul's career. Brown was away for two August concerts in Myrtle Beach.
Police say a man fatally shot Anita Gordon and wounded others in a string of attacks targeting Jews and minorities in Mount Lebanon McKees Rocks and Ambridge after leaving a note of hate in his apartment. FBI joins probe. suspect arraigned on homicide and endangerment charges.
The agency relies on volunteers to run a small staff operation with two full time and three part time workers. Burton notes 500 to 700 volunteers monthly, totaling 2178 hours in March. Volunteers fix doors and air conditioners, while Charlie and Ann Payne travel from Lawndale daily to help.
Charlie Payne says volunteers must move fast delivering meals as Frances Montgomery cherishes short visits that brighten her day amid cancer treatment. The Odessa program, funded by United Way, Texas DHR, city of Odessa and private donors, relies on growing need as area ages.
In a local race, David O Cain leads the ticket to succeed two-term Mayor Mike Atkins who did not seek a third term. ECISD has four seats open with two contested races. Incumbent Delma Abalos faces Alexander Sosa in position 2, while position 7 pits incumbent Phil Fouche against a challenger.
Early voting runs through Tuesday at the Ector County Courthouse Annex 1010 E Eighth St. Incumbent Judy Hayes faces Rev Roger McNeil in District 1 while Jim Gaddy faces Clay Everett in District 5 for the hospital board. District 3 president Joe Buice and District 7 incumbent Virgil Trower expected to win another term. Tommy Salmon and Paula Adders unopposed for seats 4 and 5 respectively. For details contact the Election Administrator at 498 4030.
Texas Lottery results announce Lotto numbers 7 8 14 15 26 36 for Saturday April 29 2000 with an estimated $4 million jackpot. Pick 3 LeGe3 drawn.
Rio Grande Valley doctors from the Hidalgo Starr County Medical Society opposed a proposed UT Regional Academic Health Center branch in McAllen. Mayor Leo Montalvo said McAllen would not provide a 5 million dollar matching fund without medical community support. UT has allocated 20 million dollars for the regional center.
The Odessa American outlines ad acceptance and rejection rights, error liability limits, and reproduction restrictions. It notes out of town and toll-free contact numbers for readers and advertisers, along with the publication’s website and email address.
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