Raffle for fire department

Lorilynn White of My Sisters’ Closet, Odessa’s second-hand and antique shop, has organized a raffle to assist the Odessa volunteer fire department to purchase new protective suits.

White attended Monday night’s town council meeting, where town fire chief Don Strebeck requested assistance with the purchase after having determined that the gear currently owned by the department is out of compliance with standards. After hearing what the new gear would cost, White decided she would donate four jewelry items to be raffled off, with the proceeds going toward the purchase of new protective gear.

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