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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 2008

Page

2

Donut Family seeks Green Vendor Award at Illinois State Fair

At the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, The Donut Family stands out for serving in paper while many vendors still use plastic. Officials note the fair promotes recycling and conservation with new kiosks and bin options, though energy needs and crowd behavior pose challenges. Local and national fairs push toward greener practices, from solar panels to biofuel.

Springfield Ill Maria Calico International Association of Fairs and Expositions United States Canada California Washington Illinois Marcelyn Love Fair Amy Bliefnick Susan Lavoie New England Lavoie Sue Gooding Texas Marin County Ganizers Clara Franco Marin County Fair Big E

Dad and son turn waste oil into fuel in Akron

Dan and Tom Fister convert a 1994 GMC Yukon to run on vegetable oil collected from restaurant grease and bulk purchases. They add a second tank and heated lines to keep the oil flowing, while still using diesel to start and shut down. The pair estimate 20 to 25 hours of work already, with more to finish.

Akron Ohio Dan Fister Fister Dan Tom Yukon Soa Usairways Pittsburgh Cleveland Hopkins International Medina

Offshore gas drilling seen as safe risk debate in New Jersey

Geologists and officials weigh offshore natural gas finds 90 miles from Atlantic City amid oil spill fears and a revived push to lift the 1982 Atlantic drilling ban. Supporters cite gas stability and spill dissipation while critics warn of beach damage and tourism impact.

Hackensack N.J New Jersey Atlantic City Congress Atlantic Chris Oynes Federal Minerals Management Service Rutgers University Kenneth Miller Jon Corzine U.S

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