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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1998
Page
9
In a humorous exchange Bubba Gravelhauler muses on a different calling then learns about Powerball lottery odds and luge as a possible past-life sport. The narrator notes Powerball wages no salary but big jackpots and explains where to play. Ken Brodnax column ends with Bubba off to spread luger talk.
Moises Rodriguez spent 240 hours this year at the Salvation Army center in Odessa cleaning and sorting donations becoming the first parolee in the state to complete the new community service requirement. Parolees not required are those with sexual or aggravated offenses or mental impairment, officials said.
Right Scott pulls the yellow lily pads from a backyard pond where a water garden has existed for three years and houses goldfish and catfish under live oaks. Apolonio Montoya tends a memory garden created after his wife’s death, with red rose bushes thriving in the flower beds.
Nelda Scott of California Street spent about three months transforming her yard into a photo worthy garden. A pond with a small waterfall anchors the space as shrubs and trees frame the scene. Scott poured the cement, built the pond bridge, and painted beds with railroad ties. Her ongoing water gardening and flowers give joy and a sense of participation in God’s creation.
The year 1986 opened with the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, killing all aboard including teacher Christa McAuliffe. Royal romance also drew attention with Prince Andrew amid other notable events including local sports losses and cultural hits.
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