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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 2002
Page
1
In KIKAMBALA Kenya two suicide bombers struck an Israeli owned beach killing Israelis and wounding others while an airliner bound for an unspecified destination was misrouted. In a separate incident gunmen killed six Israelis on a bus in a domestic attack.
The Salvation Army organized a Thanksgiving meal for homeless residents, with volunteers distributing food and warm beverages. The event aimed to provide a supportive gathering and essential sustenance to those in need on Thanksgiving Day.
Odessa area campaign aims to raise 40000 dollars to provide food clothing and toys for needy families. The drive began on Thanksgiving and runs through December 20 with donations collected by The Odessa American and The Salvation Army. See MOTHER on Page 34.
The Texas Education Agency named Pease Elementary one of 280 schools statewide to recognize success in educating migrant students. Principal Harold McKelvain and staff praise the campus for serving families who travel for work, while Aurora Dominguez notes the district’s migrant education team supports these students. The award was presented at the 2002 Texas Migrant Education Conference in South Padre Island, as 24 Pease migrants achieved notable scores.
Community drive details Blue Santa collection points include First American Bank East 42nd Street and Joan Ben Shepperd Parkway 3131 Kermit Highway 2703 North Grandview Ave 618 North Texas Ave Best Cleaners 10 Percent Street Maple Avenue 4223 Maple Avenue offices at Odessa City Hall lobby and Municipal Plaza. KGEE KOUM radio stations promote the drive. Cash gifts may be mailed to Blue Santa c/o PPOA Box 1122 Odessa Texas 79760 1122.
For the second year, the Odessa Police Association and the Odessa Firefighters Association team up for Blue Santa to aid Odessa families. Cpl. Gary Rowe urges donations of new unwrapped toys and blankets at collection sites across the city. See SANTA on Page 2A.
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