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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2000
Page
1
Odessa College dedicates its Pecos extension project as part of expansion plans. The report notes broader market caution and political developments with Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton affecting the national mood.
At Adventureland Park near Des Moines, an amusement-park skylift halted about 50 feet up, stranding 50 riders. Fire crews used ladders and a crane to bring them down with no injuries, nine remained in four baskets after midnight. Cause cited as a flipped breaker switch. exact reason unknown.
A 14 year old, Joseph Thompson, participates in a beginning juggling workshop held Sunday at the Circus Museum in Sar. The event introduces basic juggling skills and offers hands on practice for young attendees.
Local civic leaders respond to national declines by boosting participation. Downtown Lions Club, Rotary Club, Junior League and Optimist Club provide contact numbers for involvement. Lions Club International shows a 15.3 percent membership drop since the 1980s, from 542,368 in 1987 to 459,531.
Lynn Money, president of the 103 member Downtown Lions Club of Odessa, notes a 20 member drop. He cites busy lives and lack of active recruitment as main causes. He stresses the need to engage new members to prevent the club's decline.
A Sunday night car show and concert featured headline act Mya performing Ghetto Superstar at the coliseum to a lively yet sparse crowd. Rappers 69 Boyz and Tone Loc also performed along with Tejano singer Elida, drawing fans and showcasing a diverse lineup.
Alpine City Council approves an ordinance to shield night skies around Donald Fort Davis keeping existing lighting but requiring full cut off for new fixtures. Officials cite benefits for McDonald Observatory and research. The measure aims to reduce light pollution and save electricity by using shielded fixtures and lower wattage lamps.
Texans arrive for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia at the Marriott near the convention center. Texas GOP leaders push the state as pivotal as delegates mingle with payntrends and enjoy upscale hospitality while Cheney’s Wyoming group also attends.
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