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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2008
Page
5
Diana Spiser notes many day cares operate underground due to unknown hurdles. McDougall cites rising investigations from population growth and center shortfalls. Sanchez recalls a four month startup, working days and nights, and says homework and guideline checks ease the process. Annette Garris confirms good care for special needs children.
The online poll asks which licensing regulations are most important in child care. Options include background checks for employees, caregiver to child ratio sufficiency, hazard prevention like safe toys and covered outlets, clean facilities, and timely provision of nutritious snacks. Voters are directed to www.oapa.com.
Community discussions weigh whether Margaret Lehr should return as special education director or stay as assistant principal at Lamar. Online poll and forum at Www.oa0a.com invite resident input on the staffing question.
Superintendent Hector Mendez told Lehr on June 9 she would transfer from special education to the Early Childhood Center. Lehr said no reason was given. Mendez welcomed the board’s decision to deny the grievance, calling it in the district’s best interest. Lehr may not agree but plans to adapt and will remain in the new role. The district will honor her old salary for a year, then drop from pay scale 8 to 2, reducing pay by 25,000 to 40,000.
A compilation of felony activity in Odessa lists incidents such as a stabbing on Snyder Street, an officer遭 attacked on 14th Street, a home burglary on Hilltop Drive, rifle and handgun thefts on Eastland Avenue and East University Boulevard, and unauthorized use of a 1998 Honda Civic on North Dixie Boulevard, plus a cocaine possession arrest on West Black Gold Drive.
The United Way of Odessa launches its 2008 campaign at Noel Heritage Plaza with an ice cream contest, cheerleading, dance performances, and baton twirlers. Agencies submit homemade flavors judged by Mayor Melton and city officials as officials read a proclamation. The goal is $1.8 million, up from $1.67 million last year and $1.71 million in 2007.
The Odessa United Way presents a list of partner agencies including Boys and Girls Club YMCA Meals on Wheels Salvation Army American Red Cross Boy Scouts Camp Fire USA Catholic Charities Centers for Children and Families Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin Harmony Home Odessa Day Nursery and programs focused on helping children and families succeed and meeting basic needs.
Two 39-year-old Hobbs men, Christopher Sellers and Kerry Carpenter, were charged with larceny over $500 and conspiracy after a purse snatching at a Hobbs retailer. The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. Monday in the 3800 block of North Lovington Highway. An anonymous tip led police to suspects at a gas station, where they were arrested and held on $6,000 bonds each.
Redford urges a full time project manager to coordinate manpower equipment and contractors to save money and time. Rodriguez backs pursuing grant funding as the county plans Schlemeyer Field expansion road work and water extensions while delaying a county manager position. Graff calls for proactive growth of the department to match Ector County's rapid growth.
Odessa police investigate after a man was stabbed on the 800 block of Snyder between 3:00 and 3:10 a.m. Saturday. The victim sustained injuries to the left side of his back. police urge any witnesses to come forward.
Barbara Newton Monroe 73 of Monahans died August 18 2008 at Ward Memorial Hospital born March 4 1935 in Mountain Park Oklahoma to Brownlow and Florence Newton She owned Scriptures and Treasures in Monahans and Sunshine Shop in Pecos member of Southside Baptist Church Services set for August 21 2008 at 11 am at Southside Baptist Church Interment Monahans Memorial Cemetery under Harkey Family Funeral Services Survivors include husband Norman Monroe two sons Vernon and John two daughters Ginger seven grandchildren and 2 1/2 great grandchildren with one grandchild predeceased In lieu of flowers donations to Southside Baptist Church building fund.
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