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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 2012
Page
1
The Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale present Art in Music at 8 p.m. today. High school students from the region join MOSC musicians, with juried artwork displayed in the lobby. Tickets range from 15 to 25 dollars and can be bought online or by phone at 432-552-0921.
American Legion Post 430 in Odessa will host a Veterans Day program at 1 p.m. Sunday in front of the post at 2701 East 8th Street with Ector County Judge Susan Redford as guest speaker. If weather is bad, the event moves to Community Hall. The public is invited. The fundraiser Give a Hand supports Ronald McDonald House Charities at Odessa and Midland McDonald’s restaurants starting today and runs until November 20. Proceeds from Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals are also donated.
Economist Ray Perryman warns against going off the fiscal cliff as Washington politics heat up. President Obama signals willingness to compromise with Republicans while demanding taxes on wealthier Americans and ruling out wedded rigidity on tax and spending plans. Boehner calls for a deal with lower tax rates and closing loopholes.
Ector County Senior Citizen Centers hosted an early Veterans Day luncheon at Northside Senior Center drawing about 186 attendees. Donna Greaves noted the event has grown under her three year tenure as director while Carol Durham of Medical Center Hospital announced Monday’s groundbreaking for a new Veterans Affairs clinic near the MCH Health and Wellness Center. The project, slated for 2014 completion, will bring specialized veteran care teams to the Permian Basin.
University of Texas of the Permian Basin administrators hosted a Veterans Day observance on a small grassy hill between the American and state flags. Col Gary J Law spoke as keynote, praising veterans for trust, responsibility, duty and honor and their daily community service. Ceremony included a colors presentation, drill team from Permian and Odessa high schools, and patriotic music.
Basin businesses smoke meat Thursday from 5 to 8 p m behind Ector Theatre at Fifth Street and Jackson Avenue to feed attendees and raise funds for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. The event seeks the title Best BBQ in the Permian Basin, with a commemorative plaque but no prize money, per Lynn Van Amburgh.
Practical advice to maintain a healthy weight and resist temptations during the holiday season. The Life & Times page offers strategies for portion control, mindful eating, and planning to prevent binge eating amid festive indulgences.
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