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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2008
Page
1
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Odessa hosts a special edition of Brand New Opree to raise funds for World War II Freedom Fighters. The 7 p.m. Globe Theatre show at 2308 Shakespeare Road charges 10 dollars, supporting a 120000 dollar goal to fund 117 veterans’ trip to the National World War II Memorial in Washington. The first trip is planned for May 3, with travel free for veterans. Call 631-1394 or 553-2012 for details.
BACA and CASA of the Permian Basin join to raise child abuse awareness with a 2 PM balloon launch at Floyd Gwin Park. The event offers activities for all ages, hot dogs by Chuck Wagon Gang, and a contact number 498-4174 for information.
ECISD trustees weigh pace for hiring a full time superintendent as interim leader Hector Mendez earns support for stability. Some members question need for a consulting firm, citing cost and objectives while keeping options open. See ECISD Page 10A.
Odessa Forum members thank firefighters and police officers at the Odessa Police Department for the 37th Fire Protection and Law Enforcement Day. Mayor Larry Melton said the event honors Corporals Arlie Jones Jr. Scott Gardner and Able Marquez, killed in September, as a wake up call to recognize these individuals.
University of Texas of the Permian Basin unveils a summer tuition scholarship with about 200000 in state and private funds. Current undergraduates, early admits, transfers or dual-credit students may save 50 percent on tuition and fees for freshmen and sophomore level summer courses to help jumpstart 2008 classes. Freshmen may also apply.
Last day to register for the whole summer is June 5. Summer 1 runs May 30 to July 3 and Summer 2 runs July 3 to August 7 with the full period May 30 to August 7. The two sub-summers begin June 5 and July 10 respectively.
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