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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2001
Page
9
An Odessa man Jim Smith recovered his irreplaceable flag, nicknamed Glory, after it was stolen during Sept 11 remembrance. Readers offered flags and support, while a note from a repentant thief arrived with the recovered flag. The event sparked community response and reflections on patriotism and forgiveness.
Johnson Elementary at 6402 Amber Drive hosts a health fair from 1 to 4 PM as part of its Safe and Drug Free Schools program. Activities include cholesterol and blood pressure checks, stress assessments, scoliosis screening, foot massages, and a blood drive in the west lot from 2 to 6 PM with free juice and cookies. Eligibility questions for blood donation are directed to United Blood Services at 561-5539.
Midland quilters spotlight a signed presidential quilt titled Stars Over America at the Midland Quilters Guild Show. Sally Henson and Regina Dabney crafted the lemoyne star piece in about a year with the Bush signature and the First Family in mind. The quilt belongs to Cheri Pegram and was bought at a Special Olympics auction, honoring Dabney’s great grandson who has Downes syndrome. The show runs 9 am to 5 pm at Golf Course Road Church of Christ with free admission.
The Cory Learning Center a Catholic Charities branch at 606 W. 10th St opened more than two months early to aid Sept 11 distress. The open house showcased self help life skills and motivational books plus basic computer skills and GED courses. Corys donated furnishings and computers and attended with Mary Beth Kenworthy highlighting broad community networking.
Odessa police arrested a 16 year old boy on aggravated assault charges in the beating and burning of Jennifer Enriquez and Adam Viera on their apartment front porch. An 18 year old suspect, Augustin Morales, remains sought with a warrant issued after witnesses reported five assailants in the attack. Both victims are in critical condition at a Lubbock hospital with third degree burns.
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