Local club events and performances announced for March
The Ector County Democratic Club meets at noon Thursday at the Barn Door with Odessa College teacher Donna Smith as guest speaker. A food drive lunch by I Love Hats Friday at Red Lobster requests donations. The Wine Society of Texas Permian Basin Chapter hosts a Spring Wine and Food Pairing at King and I in Midland with $30 members $35 nonmembers and RSVP by today. The Greater Opportunities of the Permian Basin and Project Head Start present the 13th Annual Staff Recognition Training Conference Dreams Come True March 8 to 10 at MCM Grand Hotel FunDome with Reach for the Stars dinner and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Dave Coulier performs March 10 and 11 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at 8th Street Comedy Club. tickets $22–$25.
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United Way Odessa surpasses 2005 goal by $20,000
United Way of Odessa reports a 2005 campaign exceeding its 1.4 million dollar goal by about 20 thousand. Campaign director Jason Lamp notes strong results amid Katrina and Rita relief efforts. Executive director Mike Rush and 2005 2006 president Bernadine Spears praise volunteers and set sights on 2006 plans and a September kickoff.
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United Way Odessa surpasses 2005 goal with 17 agencies
United Way of Odessa reports support for 17 agencies and 29 programs. The 2005 campaign exceeded its $1.4 million target by about $20,000. 2006-2007 board officers include President Richard Morton and Campaign Chair Pat Canty with other officers and chairs listed. Call 332-0941 for details.
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Gail Dickenson
Pat Canty
Jack Wood
Christie Callicoatt
Fire kills animals damages apartments at Briarwood Village
A fire at Briarwood Village Apartments late Tuesday afternoon killed two dogs and two cats and damaged six units. A young woman was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Eight-year-old Bobby Romero and seven-year-old Heaven Romero witnessed pets die as resident effort to rescue them failed. Fire officials cited heavy smoke in the origin unit and adjacent units as the cause of widespread damage.
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Jadson Ephraim
Jonathan Ramirez
Medical Center Hospital
Briarwood Village Apartments
Detra White
Jayla Ephriam
Heaven Romero
Whit Shields
Shields
Ricky Tipton
Aging boomers note time through TV legends and memories
The column laments aging and recalls Don Knotts Dennis Weaver and Bob Denver. It reflects on how television icons from Mayberry Dodge City and Gilligan’s Island endure in living memory as the author also acknowledges aging and shifting TV schedules.
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Andy Griffith
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Chester Goode
Sam McCloud
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York City
Gilligan
Bob Denver
Barney
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Odessa American
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