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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 2015

Page

8

Solving conflicts strengthens functional families centers piece

Mary centers piece notes that centers in 2006 added play therapy and highlights conflict resolution as key to healthy families. Parents should model problem solving, give children choices, and praise thinking to build self reliance and good decisions. Encourage multiple solutions, trust, and a hopeful, humorous approach.

Blood drive boosts health fight with Midland Memorial

The Medical Center Health System and Midland Memorial Hospital sponsor a citywide blood drive from 10 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow at MCH auditorium. Odessa residents are urged to donate. donors enter a drawing with prizes including a Fitbit Charge HR and a $100 Visa gift card. Contact Susan Thornton at 640-2347 or email thornton@echd.org for details.

The Medical Center Health System Midland Memorial Hospital Odessa MCH Susan Thornton Thornton Echd

Community Event Schedule Highlights for MCHS

A chain of events at MCHS to benefit the MCHS Foundation and patient care includes a Medication Take Back session at Skybridge, a Hand in Hand luncheon, Healthy Kids Fun Day, and a Desert Dash race with entry fees of 5k at 35 dollars and 10k at 45 dollars. Also listed are golf tournament registrations, health fairs at Mission Fitness, a Pink the Basin luncheon, and fitness classes via the Physical Activity Coalition. Ronald McDonald Care Mobile offers $25 sport physicals at Odessa locations with eight-hour weekdays and weekend options. For preregistration and further details, visit the provided URLs.

MCH Boardroom MCH Center For Primary Care West University Mission Fitness McHs Foundation Desert Dash Metodesia.com MCHS Cathy Scott Tscott Ecd Farmer's Market Second Street Golder Avenue the Basin MCM Grandé Hotel FunDome Ronald McDonald Odessa College West Clinic W. University Blvd Odessa Col

Fourth annual health fair fundraiser set at Northside Senior Center

The Southside Senior Center hosts its fourth annual health fair fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 27 at 1225 N. Adams Ave. The event is open to the public.

Southside Senior Center Northside Senior Center N. Adams Ave

Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes and Alzheimer s Walk

The ninth annual Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is set for 9 a.m. September 12 at McKinney Park 625 W Pool Road with 8 a.m. registration. Funds support the American Diabetes Association programs and research. The Alzheimer s Association hosts the Walk to End Alzheimer s at the UTPB campus registration 8 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start to benefit Alzheimer s research. For details call 570 9191 or visit the online site.

The Alzheimer’s Association University of Texas of the McKinney Park W. Pool Road American Diabetes Association

Actionsports conference and craft class events listed

Community listings show an actionsports skate conference with music speakers prayer and skate events plus a scrapbooking 101 class at Michaels in Odessa. Free class with supplies not included. call numbers provided for Odessa and Midland and website links included.

Actionsportsconference Regonline. Com Actionsportsskateconference St. Odessa Wvichaeks Wilco Midland Odessa

Basin CONCERN Action Sports Skate Conference at Rock the Desert

Action Sports and Skate Conference at R1D Skatepark in Midland kicks off at 10 a.m. The event draws Christian skaters and enthusiasts to Rock the Desert along 2000 SFM 1788, inviting participation and community gathering.

Rock the Desert Midland

Whitesnake at The Wagner Noel Center Midland

Whitesnake will perform at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center in Midland at 8 p.m. on a date to be announced. The venue is located at 1310 North FM 1788. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For tickets call 800-514-3849 or visit the venue website.

Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center 1788 Midland Wagnernoel Com

Death notices and survivors from West Texas region

Odessa notices list Roy Ralph Little II 50 of Odessa died Aug 7 2015 memorial service Aug 11 at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Survivors include son Austin Levi Little of Abilene and sister Toni Bilbrey of Odessa. Also McCamey Rosa Navarrete 51 died Aug 7 2015 funeral Aug 11 Shaffer-Nichols Chapel Resthaven Cemetery. Husband Monica Navarrete and children Alex Navarrete Eric Navarrete Navia Navarette Deyva Navarrete, siblings and six grandchildren. Jane Mary Nielsen 66 of Odessa died Aug 7 2015 funeral Aug 10 American Heritage Chapel burial American Heritage Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Jackie Freeman Jenny Dorsey Monica Deming Andrea Porter son Paul Nielsen and five grandchildren. Cynthia Ellen Rose 76 of McClure Va died Aug 8 2015 funeral Aug 11 Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel burial Rose Family Cemetery. Survivors include son Donald Rose Mary Ellen McCoy Jessica Hill and five grandchildren. John Burton Scown Jr 64 of Odessa died Aug 8 2015 memorial service Aug 13 Frank W Wilson Funeral Chapel. Survivors wife Bennye Scown son Rex Scown brother Michael Scown sister Carolyn Malin and three grandchildren.

Odessa Roy Ralph “Skeeter” Little II Acres West Funeral Chapel Dewey Blevins Greeley Colo Austin Levi Little Abilene Toni Bilbrey McCamey Rosa Navarrete San Antonio Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Resthaven Mexico The Apostolic Church Jane Mary Nielsen American Heritage Chapel Terry Tamplen American Heritage Cemetery American Heritage Cemetery and Funeral Home New Castle John Nielsen Jackie Freeman Jenny Dorsey Fort Worth Monica Deming Andrea Porter Mesa, Ariz Paul Nielsen Clintwood Funeral Home Roger Deel Jeff Wright Rose Family Cemetery McClure Methodist of Church of John Burton Scown Jr Frank W Wilson Monahans Alon Big Spring Bennye Scown Rex Scown Michael Scown Carolyn Malin Dallas

Odessa woman JoEllen Crispin obituary notice

JoEllen Dee Deatherage Crispin 77 of Odessa died Sunday August 9 2015. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Family Services Funeral Parlor officiated by Rev. David Crispin. Arrangements by Acres West Funeral Chapel. Survived by sons Gary Crispin Houston and David Crispin Alamogordo NM sister Norma Horn Mansfield six grandchildren eleven great grandchildren four great great grandchildren.

Odessa JoEllen Dee Crispin Buena Vida David Crispin Acres West Funeral Chapel Oklahoma City Okla Gary Crispin Houston Alamogordo N.M Norma Horn Mansfield

Dusty Holleman 60 Midland Contractor Dies

Dustin Dusty Leslie Holleman of Midland died Saturday August 8 2015 at age 60. Services 9 am Tuesday at Lewallen Garcia Pipkin Funeral Home with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. He was born in Lubbock and was an independent contractor in the swimming pool industry.

Midland Dustin Dusty Leslie Holleman Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home Resthaven Memorial Park Lewallen-Garcia- Pipkin Funeral Home Lubbock

Texas Amazon sales tax deal shows gains for both sides

The 2012 agreement between Texas and Amazon ended a tax dispute by letting the company begin collecting state sales taxes while receiving incentives. Data from the Texas comptroller and The Austin American-Statesman indicate the arrangement boosted state revenue and supported substantial Amazon investment and job growth across Texas. Comptroller Glen Hegar praised the deal for aligning tax collection with legal duties and expanding Amazon’s presence.

Amazon Austin Texas Amazon.com Austin American-Statesman The Statesman Texas Comptroller’s Glen Hegar Hegar Susan Combs

Odessa Woman Revice Bee Cooper Dies at 66

Revice Bee Gentry Cooper age 66 of Odessa died Saturday August 8 2015 at Medical Center Hospital Odessa. Born September 1 1948 to William T and Minnie Gentry she worked in the Ector County School District cafeteria. She married Gary Cooper November 2 1980 in Odessa and was a devoted wife mother and sister. She enjoyed sewing cooking and beautician work. Survived by husband Gary Odessa. Jeff Hamlin and Christina Ft Worth. Melissa Stirman and Frank Midland. Kimberly Neal and Ronnie Odessa. brothers Gerald Austin Ronald Odessa Phillip San Angelo. four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. sister-in-law Sharon Tucker and Carl. brother-in-law Larry Cooper and Debbie. Preceded by Tyra Gentry and in-laws Lonnie and Loudelle Cooper. Visitation August 10 2015 from 6 to 8 PM at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Funeral August 11 2015 10 AM at Acres West with Pastor Terry Tamplin. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens Monument Garden. Arrangements Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Odessa Revice Bee (Gentry) Cooper Medical Center Hospital William T Minnie Watkins) Gentry Ector County Gary Cooper Revice Gary Jeff Hamlin Christina Ft. Worth Melissa Stirman Frank Midland Kimberly Neal Ronnie Gerald Gentry Austin Ronald Gentry Phillip Gentry San Angelo Larry Cooper Debbie Sharon Tucker Carl Tyra Gentry Lonnie Loudelle Cooper Acres West Funeral Chapel Terry Tamplin Sunset Memorial Gardens Monument Garden Acreswest Funeral.com

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