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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2003
Page
8
The article contrasts Godspell with Jesus Christ Superstar noting their popular scores from the 1960s counterculture. Day by Day anchors Godspell while I Don’t Know How to Love Him represents Jesus Christ Superstar. Performers rehearse four to five hours weekly for a year to ensure a high quality touring show.
The court granted an exemption from bidding to hire an insurance consultant Odessa on Texas Funds to be added to county insurance and maintenance programs. A sheriff confirmed the Tahoe will be used by other supervisors and not in pursuits. Rick Purcell of Odessa failed to obtain a penalties and interest waiver on delinquent property taxes. BI Inc. of Boulder won the contract for 75 electronic monitors at four dollars daily and five Breathalyzers at three dollars daily. Specifications were approved for selling the old Presidential Museum at 622 N Lee Ave. A contract with Village Leasing of Abilene for used vehicles for West Friends of Ector County Library computer equipment was OK'd. Librarian Kathryn Boone noted a fifteen thousand dollar county match. Eight line-item budget transfers were approved.
Benavides said ECISD will shift some responsibilities while Guerrero’s role is filled, with a committee interviewing OHS applicants. A new transportation director is being sought after Sally Morgan resigned to relocate. Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss both staffing choices and also vote on a grant request for human development.
AARP schedules a mature driving course from noon to 4 p m on Thursday and Friday at the Northside Senior Center 1225 N Adams St for residents aged 50 and older A certificate earned for attending both sessions may earn a 10 percent three year discount on some insurance premiums The class costs 10 per person No tests or driving ticket waivers For information call 337 1942 public input on park fire plan accepted until Aug 29 comments may be mailed to Richard Gatewood or emailed to nps gov or faxed to 432 477 1175 Attention Fire Planning Process
Two people died Monday morning when a 2001 Mazda collided with a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by Jose Mendoza of Midland. Trever Lightfoot and Melissa Saplis of Scottsdale were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. Investigation continues into the crash.
The National Park Service schedules public meetings from 6 to 9 p.m. June 26 in Room C at the Alpine University Center, Sul Ross State University, Alpine. The sessions discuss the fire management planning process including an environmental impact statement and options such as fire suppression, prescribed fire, and mechanical fuel reduction.
Big Spring police investigate a Sunday morning assault on 20 year old Christopher Lynn Hill. He was found bleeding from head injuries in the 1400 block of Owens Street and later airlifted to University Medical Center in Lubbock in critical condition.
Mob boss Vincent Gigante known as The Oddfather finishes a 12 year labor racketeering sentence. He avoided prison for years claiming illness while feigning dementia. Transferred to Federal Medical Center Fort Worth in 1999, he pleaded guilty April 7 to obstruction of justice adding three years.
Barrow and county officials discuss replacing the clubhouse at Broughton Park to fit a new 6,200 foot runway near U.S. 385. The project, funded 90 percent by TxDOT with 10 percent county share, could relocate the posse and take nine months to a year, aiming for eventual 7,000 feet in 20 years.
Newly elected Neugebauer has a strong chance at the agriculture committee in Washington. His staff says he will likely avoid the energy and commerce panel due to vacancies and may be considered for small business resources or science. Larry Combest’s May 31 resignation opened seats on agriculture and small business panels. Neugebauer won the June 3 runoff against Mike Conaway by 587 votes out of 56,505.
A burglary occurred in the 4600 block of West University where $300 worth of merchandise was stolen. An Odessa man reported a $300 window break at a business on Kermit Highway. An Odessa couple fought with a knife in the 3800 block of North Texas Avenue, investigated as a domestic dispute by police.
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