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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 2003

Page

9

Jury Duty Beats the Flu in Daily Grievances

A blogger compares jury duty and a stomach flu with humor, recalling a Tuesday absence from court, the tedium of voir dire, and the lure of daytime TV. They argue jury service ranks ahead of illness, despite fatigue, insomnia, and a chaotic day spent recovering at home.

Rod Serling

Remembering Skyler Wilburn A Moment Of Kindness And Loss

A crowd gathers to honor basketball player Skyler Wilburn, remembered for his character and kind nature. Coaches Buddy Hale and assistants recall his quality and impact, as peers Wright and Hargis reflect on his welcoming smile and daily kindness in the hallways. Fans wear shirts with his name and number as they hold hands and share grief.

Wright Wilburn

Brotherhood Dinner Draws 500 at Temple Beth El

Temple Beth El hosts its 36th annual Brotherhood Dinner from 5 to 7 pm on February 17 at 1501 N Grandview Ave. Glast, president of Temple El and event chairman, said last year about 500 people attended the dinner offering a taste of something different.

Temple Beth el Price Glast Temple el N. Grandview Ave

Area school nurses see high student absences mid year

Barbara and the Career Center report heavy illness-related absences at Austin Montessori School and Ireland Austin as 70 to 80 students were out daily recently. Waddell notes 40 to 50 out daily this week at Austin while Vick observes similar levels at Jordan School.

Waddell Austin Vick Jordan

City inspectors pressed by building boom in Odessa and Midland

Odessa and Midland city offices accommodate plumbers amid a surge in permits. Officials note different fee schedules and claim each system has advantages. Odessa City Hall on the first floor issues building and plumbing permits with eight staff, one short for three months. Midland's office employs eleven, facing similar strain.

Odessa Midland City Midland Odessa City Hall

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