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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2008
Page
1
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Odessa College Office of Student Activities schedules a Wednesday blood drive to aid United Blood Services. All types are welcome, with critical need for O negative. Event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Annex B near University Boulevard. For information call 335-6403.
A barn sale at the White-Pool House Museum 112 E Murphy St features contents from two estates donated to the museum. Items include furniture linens pictures lamps collectibles kitchenware books clothing electronics toys and more. Sale open April 19 and 26 information line 333 4072. URL wwwodessahistory.com/ whitpool.htm
A local group plans an informal candidate forum tonight at 7 p.m. in Room 130 of the Electronics Technology Building on the Odessa College campus. The public is invited to meet the candidates for the Ector County Independent School District.
Kathleen Shaffer of Ector County Citizens 4 Kids says an informal forum will feature school board candidates introducing themselves and hearing community concerns. Attendance confirmed for Position 5 and Position 7 candidates. incumbents may attend under Open Meetings Act constraints as trustees. A second forum is planned for late April ahead of the May 10 election.
Daylan Smith, president of the Permian Basin Bikers Against Child Abuse chapter, recounts riding with a girl to testify against her abuser and how bikers’ presence helped her feel safe. He recalls his own path to biking, the group’s mission, and the evolving biker image as respectable guardians.
The Odessa American earned the state’s top two newspaper awards in its class at the Associated Press Managing Editors meeting. OA was the only paper of any size to win Newspaper of the Year and Best Online Newspaper in the 10,000 to 29,999 division. Publisher Patrick Canty said the awards confirm ongoing dedication to readers and advertisers. Editor Laura Dennis credited staff effort, online team adaptation to video and slides, and team reporting on the community impact of three Odessa police officers’ deaths for the Team Effort win.
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