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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1995

Page

10

Financial workshop and BPW scholarship in Odessa

A Mexican American Scholarship Committee hosts a financial aid workshop for graduating high school students and parents at the Odessa Police Department Storefront from 7 to 8 30 p m on Monday. The Odessa BPW offers a $250 scholarship for women over 21 enrolled at least 12 hours, deadline June 30, with essays detailing goals and financial need. David Holmes of Odessa is elected president of Texas Young Democrats at the state convention in Austin April 21 23. To submit items, mail or fax notices to Odessa offices.

Odessa Police Department W. University Blvd Steve Tercero Odessa Business & Professional Women's Club Odessa Texas Young Democrats Austin House of Representatives David Holmes Texas Young Democrats Holmes Young Democrat Club of Crystal Sarakas P.O

Odessa police offer six week DARE courses amid fund-raising concerns

Odessa Police will run six week DARE courses on drug awareness while residents question funding sources. Sgt Paul Shepherd notes DARE cooperation but urges scrutiny after a Houston telemarketing scam diverted donations, with PAL misrepresented and no local Police Activities League in the area. CTS registers fundraising activities with the Texas secretary of state.

Odessa Paul Shepherd Dare Shepherd Jenkins Houston PAL Chief Jenkins Police Athletic League Police Activities League Police Association OPD CTS Secretary of State Nina Weston

ECISD Board Meeting Agenda Lists 1995 Topics

The ECISD board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to hear presentations for the Texas State Teachers Association School Bell Award, consider officer elections, scheduling changes, vending contracts, tax foreclosures, cooperative purchasing, student accident insurance, boundary changes for Hays and Milam magnet elementary schools, TASB delegate and resolutions, sick and vacation leave policies, and related items. The agenda also covers budget amendments, cheerleader constitutions, board policy updates, construction and dropout reports, bank depository solicitations, personnel matters, and possible executive session on litigation and property acquisitions, ending with resignation of board member Jim Nelson.

Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees Texas State Teachers Association Brenda Terry Lisa Llanez Ecisd Board of Trustees Hays Milam Texas Association of School Boards Jim Nelson

Home schooling grows in Texas as law debated

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that compulsory attendance laws do not apply to legitimate home schools with written plans covering core subjects. Texas homeschool groups report rapid growth to about 200000 students, prompting monitoring of legislative changes to the state Education Code.

Supreme Court Rardon

Volunteer opportunities for clerical and crisis support

To assist, contact the organizations at numbers 333-4357 or 366-7273. Roles include data-processing volunteers, daytime clerical volunteers, and evening volunteers for hotline and crisis response with training required.

Community gratitude for support after our loss

We thank everyone for the kindness shown during our loved one's passing. Your prayers hugs flowers food cards and presence meant so much to us during this difficult time.

Workplace Inclusion Drives Growth For Disabled Workers

A group from the 18 Handicapped Permian Basin Assisted Employment discusses overcoming frustration and finding jobs for mentally disabled and mentally challenged individuals. Swinney notes employers fear mental health patients, while Chili’s Midland reports positive experiences with a mentally retarded employee. Snyder, whose son has Down syndrome, says hiring such workers strengthens teams and teaches managers to coach effectively.

Swinney Mike Chili’s Grill Midland Snyder

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