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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2008
Page
5
The mosquito control program offers larvacide spraying on request to curb baby mosquitoes and some adults. Officials note few West Nile fever cases in the area over several years, stressing prevention and prompt medical care for serious symptoms, with cases typically emerging in late summer and early fall.
Public health notice advising use of DEET repellents, staying indoors at dawn and dusk, and draining standing water to prevent vector breeding. Advises calling Health Department at 498-4141 for vector control assistance.
The Center for Disease Control notes West Nile is a seasonal epidemic peaking in summer and fall. It spreads mainly via infected mosquitoes that bite birds first, with rare transmission through blood products, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Most infected show no symptoms, while 3 to 14 days pass before symptoms appear. Public health tips urge insect repellant.
Midland City Council announced five finalists for the vacant city manager position after an executive session. The candidates are Steve Fitzgibbons of Port Arthur, David Hales of West Jordan Utah, Jeffrey Howell of Kilgore, Courtney Sharp of Mount Pleasant, and Bill Shipp of Rowlett. Interviews are scheduled July 21 and 22 with a Sept. 1 completion target.
Ector County deputies found the remnants of a meth lab Monday afternoon in southwest Odessa while pursuing a probation violation suspect at a 900 N Navajo Ave home. Richard Whitfield, 51, was arrested on drug charges. Ralph Wiant, 48, was sought on a warrant. Whitfield remained in custody on a 5000 dollar bond. Wiant was booked Tuesday night with bond not yet set. The investigation into the meth lab remains ongoing with no arrests tied to the lab at press time.
Odessa police seek a white man about 5 feet 6 inches tall who robs Burke's Outlet at 2713 N Grandview Ave at 1058 am Tuesday. He displayed a handgun and demanded cash, exiting on foot while an undisclosed amount was taken. The man wore a black jacket Dickies shorts and a black belt.
Probation officers and judges historically allowed interstate travel for work and family visits if the probationer was not high risk, but Ector County opted for safety after Harris' meeting with the judicial advisory council. Travel permits are usually issued case by case with limits on destination, duration, and return. Traveling without a permit is considered a violation.
Readers weigh whether probationers should travel across state lines. Officials in Ector, Midland, Harris, Tarrant, Nueces and Wichita counties stopped granting out of state travel permits citing probation violations and potential jail time.
Andrews County Sheriff Sam Jones said a WWII practice bomb was found 20 miles east of State Highway A5 and County Road 9601 while oilfield crews laid line. The Odessa police bomb squad disposed of the bomb at 6 40 p m after evaluation.
Barousett, pursuing a nursing doctorate, cites education as key to expanding understanding and advancing the field. She says more doctors create greater awareness, and that ongoing learning is essential in nursing.
A summary mentions Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing and its Doctorate of Nursing Practice program. It lists medical care partners including McDonald Care Mobile and Home Hospice services, with names Robin Davis and Lori Wingate associated with the initiative.
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