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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2004
Page
8
Hundreds gathered as 630 volunteers helped at a large community feast. Guests enjoyed long tables of food and drinks while children queued for face painting cookies and cotton candy. Santa visited as overtones of church choir and Tejano music filled the room.
The United States plans to boost forces in Iraq from 138000 to about 150000 by mid January to secure the vote, with Sunnis largely opposed to the ballot and insurgents active. General Abizaid said Iraqi forces must be more trained while American troops provide needed support. Comments by Brahimi urged reducing reliance on force and international help to stabilize Iraq after Fallujah. A Saturday Baghdad car bombing near a Green Zone checkpoint killed seven policemen and wounded 59, with Zarqawi’s group claiming responsibility.
Senator John Kerry wired 200000 for a Washington governor recount and 50000 for two Louisiana run offs. He plans a new political action committee to donate to Democrats in local congressional and governor races over the next two years while pursuing his environmental health care and energy agenda.
Hanson, mother of Destiny, Justice, Sadie, Indya Rose, Sebastian and three younger children, works over 50 hours weekly but struggles to buy gifts for nine. She supports her family while awaiting stability, stressing the Christmas season. Odessa American and Salvation Army urge donations to the Empty Stocking Fund, which has raised $8,730 of a $44,000 goal since November 21, with matching gifts from the newspaper and local businesses.
The Salvation Army Community Center at 811 E. 10th St and the Odessa American at 222 E. Fourth St accept donations for the Empty Stocking Fund. ZIP codes for both locations are 79761.
The Odessa American launched the Empty Stocking Fund in 1995, raising over 354000 to help about 500 families annually with toys and food baskets through the Salvation Army. Maj. Robert Winters said the fund has assisted more than 4000 families since its start and provides Christmas dinners and gifts to needy Odessa children like Hanson.
An anonymous $1000 gift lifts the Empty Stocking Fund past $8,000 toward its $44,000 goal to aid about 500 Odessa families with food and gifts. The Salvation Army reports many Odessans have applied for help, with campaigns running through December 17.
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