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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2006
Page
11
The Black Cultural Council of Odessa presents a junior high and high school Juneteenth Pageant at 7 p.m. today in the Blackshear Magnet School Auditorium 501 S. Dixie Blvd as part of a five day Juneteenth celebration. For details call 333-9605.
A Manpower Inc survey shows Odessa area employers expect brisk hiring in Q3 2006 with 40 percent planning increases July through September and none reducing payrolls. Housing shortages hinder several hundred workers from relocating, according to Melani Payne and Willie Taylor of the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board.
Keep Odessa Beautiful installed 52 magenta and yellow Odessa Pride banners at Memorial Gardens Park, funded by a $6,099 grant from the Permian Basin Area Foundation. The 2 by 6 foot banners hang on 52 light poles with 6 foot streamers, reflecting KOB’s motto to beautify the park formerly known as Buffalo Wallow. Residents noted the colorful display brightening walks around the park.
Overnight vandals hot-w wired a ditch digging machine outside Milam Magnet Elementary and rammed it into the building’s rear wall. ECISD Communications Director Mike Adkins confirmed the incident and urged callers to report tips at 332-9151.
Gene Powell Jr reflects on Father's Day and the pain of absent dads while focusing on Yolanda Abalos of Odessa and her 13 year old granddaughter Catarina, who must travel alone from Texas to Okinawa with a layover in Taipei. He notes the girl's innocence and learning disability, and admits he can only pray for Catarina's safe journey.
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