World Clock Clockwork Peter Russell Item
An odd clock feature draws attention with statistics news style language. The item references Peter Russell and a world clock concept, noting a striking clockwork approach and odds related to timing.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2008
Page
1
An odd clock feature draws attention with statistics news style language. The item references Peter Russell and a world clock concept, noting a striking clockwork approach and odds related to timing.
Clyde William Miller Jr. 67 of Odessa a 43 year resident died Wednesday Services set for 2 p.m. today at Miller Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Weeks Dubose officiating He was longtime owner of Western Boot and Shoe Store See Page 2B for obituary details
Three Odessa women Josefina Hooker Alma Guerrero and Selsa Lerma are nominated for Damas de Oro Ladies of Gold. A banquet at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Odessa Regional Medical Center auditorium will announce the winner. Early details note eight area towns will send outstanding Hispanic women. A Cinco de Mayo unity luncheon follows at 11:30 a.m. Monday at La Margarita with tickets ten dollars at the door. Call 349-9840 for information.
Law enforcement gears up for the spring Click It or Ticket drive from May 19 to June 1. Daytime and nighttime enforcement will highlight the message that buckling up not only avoids tickets but can save lives.
Two Dallas investors target larger market with 224 unit Dorado Ranch under way at Faudree and Eastridge, and a 352 unit Tuscany project north on Faudree Road may start soon. Dorado Ranch would be Odessa’s first private complex since 1982. another Mission Dorado project is on hold awaiting a new developer.
Ten year old Fabian Gonzalez watches the Odessa Barrio Lions Club Cinco de Mayo parade and says it helps him learn about his heritage. Rosenda Hinojos notes the event teaches kids the culture and traditions. The route runs from 1100 S Grant Ave along Clements Street to Crane Avenue.
A ruse invites readers to visit a site and fill hidden entry forms for a chance to win an iPhone. Games move daily with bonus entries linked from high school sports stories and a print edition clue. Final drawing after May 31 uses electronic submissions, with more hunts and prizes planned.
Permian and Odessa High parents raise funds for Project Graduation not through the district. Community members and businesses donate to fund the after graduation event at Odessa College Sports Center. Organizers say the program keeps seniors safe and entertained after graduation night with games and prizes.
Seniors celebrate the end of high school with a alcohol free lock in offering cash and electronic prizes. Parent committees raise funds by soliciting local businesses and community members for donations. Contact Leticia Bernal or Steve Hurt for details and contributions may be made online at permianproject graduation.com.
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