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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 2005

Page

10

Death notices from Longview Andrews Odessa area deaths

Obituaries for Brennice Harkins 81 of Andrews died January 4 2005 at Permian Regional Medical Center with services at Trinity Baptist Church burial Grace Hill Mausoleum. Survivors include two daughters a son and multiple relatives. Billie Ruth Carnes Henn 78 of Andrews homemaker died January 5 2005 with services at McNett Funeral Home Chapel burial Andrews North Cemetery. Rosa N Lujan 70 of Odessa homemaker died January 4 2005 with rosary and mass at St Josephs Catholic Church burial Rose Hill Cemetery. many children and grandchildren listed.

Longview Brennice Harkins Andrews Permian Regional Medical Center Trinity Baptist Church Gary Orr Grace Hill Mausoleum McNett Funeral Home Kentwood Phillis Lemberger Midwest City Okla Lona Dell Goods Andrews Billie Ruth Carnes Henn Gregory Young John Bell Andrews North Cemetery Murchison Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Craig Lee Batson Fort Worth Michael Leon Henn Rapid City LaVada Darlene Brinton Salt Lake City Utah Daisy Marzee Barton Geneva Napper Patsy Ford Merkel Marlene Jones Norfolk Jana Beth Hawkins Manteo N.C Odessa Rosa N. Lujan Medical Center Hospital Sixth St St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Joseph Uecker Rose Hill Cemetery Odessa Funeral Home Ojinaga Mexico Jesus

Indicted coach faces further investigation in Colorado

A former Midland high school girls basketball coach, indicted on sex charges in Texas, New Mexico, faces new probes in Colorado via the University of Colorado where he once coached. Dan Simmons is indicted in Midland, Lubbock, and Albuquerque for alleged misconduct spanning 1994 to 2003, with trial set in Lubbock on April 18. He is free on bond and plans to challenge the allegations.

Midland Texas New Mexico Colorado Gloria Garman University of Colorado Dan Simmons Simmons Ment Lubbock Albuquerque N.M Rio Grand High School

Arctic cold front knocks North Texas into deep chill

A cold front pushed temperatures into the 20s across North Texas with wind and forecast highs near 47 in Dallas Fort Worth. Temperatures fall below freezing by afternoon with icy patches possible in some areas. Lubbock reports thunderstorms and hail as a new year begins.

Dallas North Texas Alan Moller National Weather Service Fort Worth Panhandle Wichita Falls Red River Caleb Brantley Metroplex Moller Dallas-Fort Worth Lubbock South Plains

Army Reservist shares Iraq tour slides at Odessa Rotary

Sgt. Ronald Wegner of the 490th Civil Affairs Battalion spoke to about 75 people at the Odessa Downtown Rotary Club, sharing a slide show from Iraq. He described aiding Iraq’s recovery after Saddam’s removal, meeting local leaders, distributing U.S. propaganda newspapers, providing humanitarian aid, and rebuilding schools and electricity while addressing insurgent threats and the prospect of fair elections. Wegner grew up in Big Spring, now based in Abilene with Army Reserve duties.

Iraq Odessa Ronald Wegner 490Th Civil Affairs Battalion Army Wegner Baghdad Saddam Hussein San Angelo U.S Army Reserve Abilene Big Spring Texas National Guard

Senator seeks halt to Houston Safe Clear towing law

State Senator John Whitmire asked city officials to suspend Houston Safe Clear rules that require immediate towing of all disabled or abandoned vehicles on freeways at the owner's expense. The program, begun Jan. 1, limits roadside options and imposes a $75 tow fee.

Houston Bill White TranStar John Whitmire

Bush appeals to Houston for tsunami relief funds

Former President Bush announces his first major fundraising plan for Asia disaster relief. He notes nearly 150,000 deaths from the Dec 26 9.0 earthquake and urges US generosity to counter perceptions of selfishness. He expresses hope relief aids goodwill toward Muslims and the Middle East.

Houston Bush Asia United States Middle East

ECISD Considers Police Role With City Officer Help

ECISD leaders discussed options to lead with OPD as assistance or have OPD take over from the start. Sollis supported using OPD as a resource in serious cases and noted ECISD officers can aid OPD in investigations and resolution efforts.

ECISD Sollis

Lions Club donations aid tsunami relief in Asia drive

ASB contributed 5000 dollars to Breedleve tion Plant in Lubbock to support sending dehydrated food to Asia. Donors may deduct gifts to approved nonprofits. With the Red Cross, Connor announced immediate long term aid and Monday night member commitments. Other Lions Clubs planned to solicit donations to the Lions Club International South Asia Tsunami Disaster 2004 Fund.

ASB Breedlevetion Lubbock Asia Red Cross Connor Lions Clubs Lions Club International South Asia

Wells Fargo Employees to Fund Disaster Relief Drives

Lisa Doiron of Wells Fargo in San Antonio outlined a program inviting all 146,000 employees to donate to three agencies the American Red Cross International Response Fund UNICEF and Global Impact with a $250,000 company match. The bank already gave $100,000 to the Red Cross last week and plans further contributions.

Francisco Shallioney American Red Cross International Response Fund Unicef Global Impact Doiron Lisa Doiron Wells Fargo San Antonio

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