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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 2015

Page

9

Principal suggests hurling canned food at intruders in AL class

Priscella Holley, principal of WE Burns Middle School in Valley Alabama, asked parents to send 8 ounce canned goods for students to throw at intruders as a last resort defense. The plan, reported by WHNT Huntsville, aims to empower students and deter attackers until police arrive. Chambers County Schools officials say training with Auburn University Public Safety is in progress.

WHNT Huntsville Holley Chambers County Kelli Hodge The Asso Auburn University Department of Public Safety

Death notices list Balderas and related families across Seminole Odessa Crane areas

Death notices from the Seminole area report Nicholas Bald eras one month old, and Sylvia Bald eras 38, both dying Jan 9 2015 in Seminole. Details include rosary at St James and Mass at St James with burial at Gaines County Cemetery. survivor lists for Balderas and Hinojosa families. Other notices cover Odessa Andrews Snyder Big Spring Hobbs Midland and surrounding regions with multiple local survivors and funeral details.

Nicholas Balderas Seminole St. James Catholic Church Herberto Mercado Gaines County Boyer Funeral Home Santiago Balderas Jr Nathan Balderas Jessenia Balderas Samantha Balderas Rosalyn Balderas Emma Balderas Manuel Hinojosa Sr Celia Hinojosa Santiago Balderas Sr Esther Balderas Sylvia Balderas Mexico Ramon Hinojosa Manuel Hinojosa Jr Pablo Hinojosa Lamesa Luis Hinojosa Arizona

Vallie Joy Flanary Obituary in Texas

Vallie Joy Flanary died January 12 2015 in Lubbock Texas aged 77. Funeral services were held January 16 2015 at George Price Funeral Home with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. Survived by husband William Patrick and son Tommy Lee Rupard.

Vallie Joy Flanary George Price Sweetwater Sweetwater Texas Vallie Lubbock Texas Jack Edward Louise Coots Cunningham Sweetwater High School Odessa William Patrick Flanary Levelland & Littlefield Patrick Levelland

Massingill services set for Livingston man

Hershell Edward Massingill 75 of Livingston Texas died January 12 2015 in Lufkin. Funeral services January 15 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel Livingston with Rev Wayne Bickley officiating and military honors by VFW Post 8568. Visitation January 14 2015 from 5:00 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home. Interment Bluff Creek Cemetery. Survived by wife Joanne Massingill of Livingston sons William Edward Massingill and Walter Lee Massingill Odessa Texas daughter Dawn Lynnett Walls and husband David London England grandchildren Andrew Lee Walls Brook Ann Walls Caitlyn Elaine Walls brother Orby Massingill Bowling Green Kentucky sister Juanita Idol Colonial Heights Virginia and numerous relatives. Pallbearers Chad Gossett Chris Gossett Walter Massingill William Edward Massingill David Walls.

Margaret F. Flores Crane Margaret F. Flores Crane Good Shepherd Catholic Church Laurent Mvondo Crane County Shaffer- Nichols Funeral Home Big Lake Gilbert Flores Hallett Odessa Acres West Funeral Jimmy Braswell American Heritage Cemetery Midland Acres West Funeral Chapel Fort McKavett Gary Don Getts Bauxite Ark Bobby Doyle Getts Waco Sue Ann Weber Marvin Osteen Menard Andrews Sally Jaquez Andrews Medical Center Hospital Grace Baptist Church Jeff Chapman Andrews North Cemetery McNett Funeral Home Greeley Colo Catarino Livingston Hershell Edward Massingill Texas Cochran Funeral Home Wayne Bickley VFW Bluff Creek Mr. Massingill Middlesboro Kentucky Walter Edward Massingill Walsie Agnes (Day) Massingill Lufkin Henrietta Chad Gossett Chris Gossett Walter Massingill William Edward Massingill David Walls Cochranfh

ECHD approves investment policy and updates

The Ector County Hospital District Board approved re adopting the investment policy with minimal changes adding Frost Bank after its acquisition of Western National Bank. The meeting included updates on graduate medical education from UUHSC and UT Permian Basin nursing programs with about 20 current nursing students and 52 pre nursing students. officials outlined growth and invited physicians to participate in future scenarios. Nominated Riggs to the Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee and approved two ProCare provider agreements for an internal medicine physician and a pediatrician. Awards and Employees of the Month announced with multiple recognitions.

Ector County Hospital District Board of Directors Texas Tech Health Sciences Center University of Texas of the Permian Basin Nursing Program Frost Bank Western National Bank Jon Riggs Medical Center Hospital Dorothy Jackson Riggs Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee

Baldwin Wins Packers Cowboys Wager Ice Cream Treat

U S Senator Tammy Baldwin and Texas Senator Ted Cruz fulfilled their friendly wager after Green Bay beat Dallas in the Packers Cowboys game. Cruz treated Baldwin to Blue Bell ice cream and Shiner Rock beer in a lighthearted exchange.

Washington Wisconsin U.S Tammy Baldwin Texas Ted Cruz Green Bay Dallas Cruz Baldwin Packers New Jersey Chris Christie Lambeau Field

Odessa area crime blotter reports thefts and vehicles

A blotter of felonies reported to police lists thefts and unauthorized vehicle use in Odessa. Incidents include a trailer loss in the 900 block of South Moss Avenue, a Honda Accord theft on North Dixie Boulevard, a Nissan Altima theft on Summer Avenue, and a GMC Sierra pickup theft in South Grandview Avenue. Two Nissan SUVs were stolen from West Texas Nissan, and a Cadillac CTS was taken near South Dixie Boulevard and Humble Avenue.

Odessa South Moss Avenue Vista Sales and Services Washington Ave South Dixie Boulevard Humble Avenue

Obituary Paid Notice Acknowledges Beloved Family Figure

A family paid obituary note honors a cherished relative, detailing surviving kin and memorial arrangements. The notice reiterates gratitude to caregivers and requests donations to preferred charities in lieu of flowers.

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