OTH wins $68,000 from Lowe's centennial

 

Last updated 7/29/2021 at 9:27am

Terri King

Kelly Weber, instructor for the senior-citizen exercise class held at the Old Town Hall, narrates the video portion of Odessa's entry into the Lowe's 100 Hometowns program. The camera man is FBLA member Nathan Carstensen. FBLA president Emily Scrupps stands next to Weber, and community member Jan Foster is at far left.

ODESSA – The Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society is thrilled to be one of the 100 impact projects that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe's centennial. Lowe's received more than 2,200 submissions to the 100 Hometowns program, which invited people across the country to nominate their hometown projects in need. The 100 Hometowns program will complete 100 projects across 37 states that rebuild areas reeling from natural disasters, repair critical housing, restore beloved community centers and revive green spaces. The 100 Hometowns projects span urban, rural and suburban communities and will benefit an array of community members, from toddlers, teens and seniors to veterans, small business owners, students and more. Details on the progress of every 100 Hometowns project and their progress can be found at https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/100-hometowns and at #100Hometowns on social media.

In April, Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society President Lise Ott shared the 100 Hometowns project opportunity with Odessa High School's chapter of FBLA. FBLA members and advisor Terri King completed and submitted the application, along with a required one-minute video they created. Odessa's hometown project "Renovation for the Senior Generation" focused on updating the Old Town Hall to make it safer and more functional for not only Odessa senior citizens, but also the entire community. The one-minute video can be found on the Odessa High School FBLA's YouTube account or at https://youtu.be/PRwlSn8b1Ks.

Terri King

Emily Scrupps, FBLA chapter president at Odessa High School, points out the donors plaque at the Old Town Hall, which lists past and current Odessa residents who have donated funds to replace the windows in the structure.

Lowe's contacted the Odessa team in June to announce that Odessa was a finalist and to request a virtual tour. The FBLA organization organized a virtual tour for the Lowe's team that featured a tour of the building followed by three panel discussions. Panel 1 consisted of those familiar with the needs of local senior citizens, Senior Meals representatives Chelsea Watson and Carol Geist, Odessa Clinic manager Barb Schlimmer, SAIL class instructor Kelly Weber and SAIL class participant Jan Foster. Panel 2 comprised citizens familiar with the philanthropic efforts directed at the Old Town Hall, the Odessa Lions Club's Clark Kagele, OTHRS members Paul Scheller and Lise Ott, Odessa Mayor Bill Crossley and FBLA President Emily Scrupps. Panel 3 included those familiar with the project proposal, Paul Scheller and Terri King.

The $68,000 in prize money will be used to install a door between the two meeting rooms to create more space, replace the carpeting with a hardwood floor and restore the original ceiling in the south room. The renovations will soon be underway with assistance from the Odessa Lions Club, FBLA members, community volunteers and hired contractors. In addition, Lowe's will also send out a team of volunteers for one day to assist with the project.

 

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