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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 2009

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Top Odessa stories of 2009 poll asks community

Residents are asked to vote on the top stories of 2009 on the Odessa area homepage www.oaoa.com. Call Veronica Sandate-Craker at 333-7641 for help locating the online poll.

Veronica Sandate- Craker

Bell Helicopter display at Armed Forces Bowl

Carestar 2 from Fort Stockton was chosen to represent Bell Helicopter and Med-Trans at the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth. The helicopter will be parked at Fort Worth Meacham Airport today and on display with other military aircraft at Amon G. Carter Stadium starting Wednesday. Odessa College offers a Financial Aid workshop at 6 p.m. Jan. 7 in the Wrangler Express Center. Participants should bring needed documents and can contact 432-335-6865 or kclemmer@odessa.edu.

Medical Center Hospital Bell Helicopter Carestar 2 Fort Stockton Amon G. Carter Fort Worth Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Odessa College Wrangler Express Kclemmer Odessa

County seeks exterior repairs for White Pool House

Ector County commissioners opened bids Monday for exterior restorations to the 122 year old White Pool House museum. Estimated at about 40000 dollars, the work aims to preserve brickwork and enable interior restorations later. As a State Archeological Landmark, all restorations must win approval from the Texas Historical Commission archeologists. The 4 0 vote reflected Chairman Susan Redford voting due to Commissioner Greg Simmons absence.

Ector County Texas Historical Commission Larry Johnson Susan Redford Greg Simmons

Fran Reedy Runs Two Odessan Shops For Decades

Fran Reedy owns Fran Reedy repairs a valve in Fran's Sales and Service serving oilfield clients for 34 years. She also operates Francene's Fancies in the same building, a front shop offering elegant home interior items and tableware.

Fran Reedy Fran Francene

Woman runs decor shop beside oilfield valve repair shop

Fran Reedy operates Francene's Fancies at 3730 Kermit Highway in an industrial block, adjoining Fran Sales and Service that repairs oil rig fittings. Her Victorian home and apricot toy poodle reflect her style, while back in a service area she disassembles throttle valves, cleans them, and repaints them robin's egg blue. She started the service shop 34 years ago for security, and the business continues to fund her decorative ventures.

Fran Reedy Francene Dallas Highland Park Kermit Highway Reedy Elden Reedy

Dance to Save a Life Fundraiser in Uganda

Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach hosts the New Year’s Boot Scoot Boogie Bash to raise money for medicines and medical supplies for Kanginima Hospital near Mbale Uganda. Dr Craig Daniel notes limited local income underscoring need for on‑site treatment.

Uganda Mercy Trips Craig Daniel Kanginima Hospital Mbale Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach

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