Click here to read the Independent story. The official proclamation of "Old West Durham Day" (October 17, 1998) from Mayor Tennyson and the City of Durham. Click document to enlarge view.

Web Site Guide | News | About OWDNA | Neighborhood Info | Photographs of OWD | Media Spotlight | Citizen Resources | Home The Independent Honors OWDNA 1998 Citizen's Award was presented at the publication's annual holiday party. It was a festive night at the old Durham Armory. OWDNA was feted for its work in the neighborhood. The 1998 Citizen's Award was presented to Betty Greene, Kelly Jarrett and the members of OWD. As you can see, everyone enjoyed the evening celebrated the neighborhood motto of "Diversity, Harmony and Community." Below is a reproduction of the award. Click image to enlarge view. In November 1998, the following letter from The Independent was received by OWDNA, announcing that we had won the award.: INDEPENDENT Weekly 1 November, 1998 Dear Members of the Old West Durham Neighborhood Association, Congratulations! Your organization has been chosen as one of the winners of The Independent's 1998 Citizens Awards... Profiles of this year's Citizen Award winners will be featured in our Nov. 25 issue... You will receive your Citizen Award at The Independent's holiday party on Dec. 11 at Durham's Old Armory... Citizen's Award winners are the party's honored guests. You're welcome to invite friends and family members to share this evening with you... It will be an honor to spread the word about you and your good work. Sincerely, Steve Schewel, publisher