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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2011
Page
1
Instructions guide readers through making Cascarones for Easter with simple steps. It covers gathering eggs tissue paper confetti and glue, blowing eggs emptying shells decorating them and filling with confetti. The card ends with advice on the traditional egg cracking at celebrations and safe handling tips.
The American Iris Society schedules its 23rd annual iris show from 1 to 4 pm on April 23 at the Hollywood Theaters entrance of Music City Mall 4101 E 42nd St. Entries open at 7 am with judging at 11 am. Admission is free. call 352-5483 for details.
Texans can comment on new specialty license plate designs via the e-View portal at TXDMV.gov until 5 p.m. Tuesday. The e-View is for input only and will be reviewed by the TxDMV board before approval decisions are made. Proceeds from a Pilot Club luncheon support other organizations.
Ector County released the terms of a 100000 out of court settlement with former County Elections Administrator Robert Mendoza, fired in 2007. St Paul Travelers will pay 100000 on the county's behalf, with a 50000 deductible used for attorneys and costs. Mendoza resigns and receives a neutral employment reference under a hold harmless agreement. County commissioners approved the settlement after an FOIA request.
Austin attorney Bill Aleshire of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas states the public has a right to know the contents of the settlement agreement discussed in executive session on March 14. The agreement with Mendoza is described in the article. see page 8A for full details.
Connecticut man Croix Sather, 40, spoke at Odessa College during a rest stop in his 100 day 3000 mile run. He plans a marathon a day adding a day and aims to inspire youth while distributing his book Dream Big Act Big. He recounted past struggles including a 14 year old bicycle crash with a drunk driver and 100 hours of community service for car theft attempts.
Croix Sather describes a cross country run as a major life lesson for kids. He aims to show young people how to design a life with intention. Sather reports daily mileage between six and ten hours on the road and over 850 miles traveled so far. He consumes about 6,000 calories daily, largely vegetables, while sleeping in a recreational vehicle with four teammates.
Former Odessa Police Department sergeant Johnny Joe Valderaz, who resigned in 2010 after a 2009 assault report, faces trial next week on a charge that he assaulted a former dating partner. His lawyer sought a continuance, denied by Judge John Smith, with scheduling tied to missing key witness Jim Lane.
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