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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2008
Page
14
Sally Flores, a CPS caseworker and student, relays a heartbroken mother’s tale of her adopted daughter Jean who now, at 18, shows derailed attachment. The piece discusses insecure attachment causes beyond abuse and highlights emotional disconnection and blame shifting seen in some adoptees.
A reader asks about reconciliation after a trial separation while one spouse lives with another. Authors Jann Blackstone-Ford and Sharyl Jupe advise that moving on often signals lack of commitment to reconciliation, but note hope if both partners seek counseling, address root causes, and invest time to rebuild trust.
Robin Babcock, 57, endured 17 years of abuse from her former husband including threats, chokings, beatings, and control. She escaped to a shelter, now helps others via the Crisis Response Team, serves on the Crisis Center board, and advocates readiness to leave for safety and new life.
Southside Center lists breakfast and lunch hours with daily programs across arts and crafts, Bible study, exercise, crafts, blood pressure, bingo, and dances at 122 N AGAMS Ave. A second site, Westside Center, details walking, games, and exercise with a noon to 1 p.m. schedule and Wednesday bingo at 2261 W. Sycamore Drive.
ABWA Permian Gold Chapter met June 3 at La Margarita with seven members. Donna Jordan presided. Mel Hudman spoke. Memorial thank yous were read for Annie Mae Hill and Eva Cummings. New officers to be elected. Door prize to LaVenna Cooper. Birthday ladies Helen Penn and Jordan. Study club May 13 hosted by Nell Waddell. 15 members attended. officers installed. Meals on Wheels volunteers named. Bridge results listed for June 3, 5, 6, and 7 with multiple winners.
A couple shares garage sale memories from South Florida with items ranging from an antique pearl collar to a Zegna suit and Little Tikes cars. They note yard sales offer insider views of neighborhoods and advise using classifieds to plan routes and hunt for moving sales.
Volunteer gate workers are needed for Firecracker Fandango with shifts 5 30 to 7 30 pm 7 30 to 9 30 pm and 9 30 to 11 pm Four volunteers per shift duties include tickets armband checks and collecting admission fees Volunteers receive a free entrance ticket and a Firecracker Fandango T shirt Call John Herriage at 332 0093 or 349 4494 or email HERRIAGEINC aol com MIDLAND Resk Certification Courses set July 5 6 and July 3 4 at LympHedema and Rehab Center 2611 Sunburst Drive by Ajit Telang Reiki master from India and University of Chicago Lunch provided Fees 125 for course I 250 for course II Call 520 2859 or 638 5077 CASA of the Permian Basin hosts a Texas Hold em tournament July 17 6 pm to 11 pm at The Willows 75 includes dinner drinks snacks silent auction and seat at the poker table Sponsorship tables from 1000 750 500 250 available Call 498 4174 ALPINE Sul Ross State University Alumni Association holds second annual 5K Run/Walk July 19 7 pm at Kokernot Lodge Proceeds fund Sul Ross scholarships Fee 20 before July 16 25 after 16 Children 12 and under free Call Saul Garza at 432 837 8697 or email sgarza sulress edu Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas Odessa offers free legal help to low income residents LAMT serves Andrews Crane Ector Loving Ward and surrounding areas
Winkler counties lists civil case help by in house staff and private attorneys with homebound intake. El Paso Civil Rights outreach aids abused undocumented migrants with self petitions and work permits. PAWS Cat Rescue Haven House seeks tax deductible donations. Club events cover senior bridge Rotary Lions and toastmasters in Midland Odessa Monahans and Crane with meeting times and contacts. ESL GED and dance classes listed across Midland Odessa areas.
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