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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

31 Dec 2004

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 2004

Page

8

ECISD Year in Review 2004 Highlights and Tragedy

The 2004 ECISD year featured TAKS results with math gaps at secondary schools but strong elementary scores, Reagan Elementary earning exemplary status, and the district gaining attention from the Friday Night Lights film. Tragic events included the death of Kimberly Dawn Turner after a car crash prompting traffic-safety discussions, student misconduct incidents, assaults at Ector Junior High, cross-town vandalism at Permian and OHS, KOCV TV license issues, and a rash outbreak at Jordan Elementary closing the campus briefly.

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Twins arrive after 10 week sonogram reveal

Gladson recalls finding she was pregnant with twins after a 10 week sonogram. She credits a strong support network as Texas faces high premature birth rates. Pediatrician Smith notes state wide issues and costs, while Gladson describes her boys weighing 3 pounds 9 ounces and 3 pounds 12 ounces each, with ICU stays of five and six weeks.

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Tsunami survivors face hunger and crocodile danger at sea

Sister Charity, a 32 year old nun rescued from the Andaman Islands, recounted crocodiles approaching the returning boat as navy guards fired revolvers. The U S death toll rose to 14 with 28,000+ missing or displaced across the region. Indonesia led casualties with about 80,000, Sri Lanka 27,200, and India over 7,300. Aid ships and planes rushed to Sumatra's coast as WHO sought 40 million dollars to provide water, shelter, food, and health care.

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Annan welcomes $500 million pledge for tsunami relief

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said governments have pledged about 500 million dollars in aid for Indian Ocean disaster victims and stressed the need for a long term, coordinated relief effort. He echoed earlier calls by Jan Egeland on the scale and generosity required.

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